Malaika Jabali
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Going Abroad? Check Out This New Gallery Space In London Founded By A Black Woman!
The multi-talented artist, architect, and author Peju Alatise recently inaugurated Rele Gallery, the first and only contemporary African art gallery on Dover Street in London....
When Lightning Strikes: Meet Black Women At The Forefront Of Today’s Labor Movement
“It is my undying belief that Black women are the tide that raises all ships,” says Andrea Thornton Bolden, a showrunner and executive producer. “It’s...
A Black Man Just Made History As The First Black Leader in Europe
On Wednesday, Vaughan Gething was elected as First Minister of Wales, becoming the first Black leader in Europe, per CBS News. Self-described as “a Welshman...
It’s National Athletic Training Month: Meet The First Black Woman Dually Certified As A Physical Therapist And Athletic Trainer In The NBA
Every year, March is designated as National Athletic Training Month. This year, ESSENCE is celebrating by profiling Vanessa Brooks, who made history in 2019 when...
The Right-Wing Assault On Equity Programs Could Be Killing Us
Last year, conservative groups began a growing national effort to launch litigation against any program that uses race or ethnicity to target funding and other...
Two Former Mississippi Police Officers, Members Of “Goon Squad,” Sentenced For Torturing Black Men
On Tuesday, a federal judge sentenced two former Mississippi police officers, who were members of the self-titled “Goon Squad,” for torturing two Black men last...
Six Massachusetts Middle School Students Face Charges For Allegedly Holding Mock Slave Auctions On Social Media
The Hampden County District Attorney’s Office in western Massachusetts has brought charges against six middle school students following allegations of race-based bullying. According to prosecutors,...
Georgia Doctor Who Posted Autopsy Videos Of Decapitated Baby Found Liable For Emotional Distress And Invasion Of Privacy
A Georgia doctor who was sued by a couple for allegedly posting videos of their decapitated newborn baby on social media has been found liable for...
Hidden History: Cheryl White Was The First Black Female Jockey. Her Story Is Finally Being Told
In 1971, when she was only 17-years-old, Cheryl White made history as “the first licensed Black female jockey” in America. Just before she died of...
West Virginia Lawmakers Reject Passage Of CROWN Act, A Law That Bans Race-Based Hair Discrimination
Republican lawmakers in West Virginia have rejected the CROWN Act, a bill banning race-based hair discrimination. The bill was pulled by Sen. Eric Tarr, a...