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Here’s How An African-American Culture Class Aims To Keep Black Youth In School
An African-American culture class that has helped change the lives of youth at city schools in Roanoke, VA is now available to the public. The...
George Floyd’s Family Files Lawsuit Over False Claims Surrounding His Death
The mother of George Floyd’s daughter has filed a $250 million lawsuit against rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) following his recent comments on Floyd’s death....
Black Women Poised To Make History In The 2022 Midterm Elections
As early voting has begun, the 2022 midterm elections are underway. With a record number of Black candidates running for political office from the local...
Supreme Court Wont Consider Overturning Racist ‘Insular Cases’
The United States Supreme Court declined to hear a case that sought to challenge American Samoans’ lack of birthright citizenship and to overturn the so-called...
5 Takeaways From The Abrams-Kemp Debate For Georgia Governor
The nation must agree with Ray Charles’ 1960 hit, “Georgia [is] On My Mind,” after monitoring the race for leadership of the Peach State. It...
Kidde Smoke Alarm Campaign Rings The Alarm On Fire Safety Inequity
Black communities are disproportionately affected by fatal residential fires. In fact, Black people face two times the risk of house fire deaths than individuals of...
91-Year-Old Civil Rights Leader Stabbed Multiple Times In Boston Park
Last Tuesday night, Jean McGuire was stabbed several times in Franklin Park. McGuire was the first Black woman elected to the Boston School Committee, first...
Here’s Why World Food Day Is So Important
World Food Day is an annual reminder that food insecurity and malnourishment remain widespread issues. According to the U.N. World Food Program (WFP), as many...