Malaika Jabali
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OP-ED: D.C. Just Passed A Draconian Crime Bill, Showing That Black Faces In High Places Aren’t Enough
Thirty years ago, spearheaded by now-president and then Senator Joe Biden, Congress passed the 1994 Crime Bill—a law that would become infamous for its catastrophic...
Here’s Why Alabama Senator Katie Britt’s GOP Response To The State Of The Union Is So Dangerous
On Thursday after President Biden’s State of the Union Address, Alabama Senator Katie Britt delivered the GOP’s response. In the opening to her 17 minute...
Nine Years After #OscarsSoWhite, Has Anything Changed?
Nine years ago, campaign finance lawyer April Reign created the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite after “the Academy awarded all 20 acting nominations to white actors for the...
How Can You “Inspire Inclusion” This International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day(IWD) is an annual global event to celebrate the achievements of women in social, cultural, economic, and political spheres, as well as acknowledge...
Can This Black-Owned Company Fix Our Streaming Service Problem?
As the saying goes, the price of streaming is getting “too damn high.” And a Black-owned company is trying to fix this. Destah is a...
Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Bill That Could Shut Down The State’s Only Public HBCUs
Three historically Black colleges and universities in Mississippi could permanently close if state lawmakers pass a proposed Republican-sponsored bill. According to the proposed specifics, Alcorn...
Law Requiring Stylists To Learn How To Treat Textured Hair Will Soon Take Effect In New York. Here’s What You Should Know
All cosmetology students in New York state must now learn how to style textured hair. Cosmetology state board licensing must include training and testing in...
Did You Know About The First Black Man To Receive A Patent?
On March 3, 1821 Thomas Jennings became the first Black man to receive a patent for inventing dry scouring, the method used to dry clean...
Missouri Republicans Want Candidate With Alleged Ties To KKK Removed From Ballot For Governor
The Missouri Republican Party has denounced a GOP candidate for governor with reported ties to the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) after a picture of him...
Family Of Black Man Killed By Georgia Deputy Has Filed A Federal Lawsuit
Last October, Sgt. Buck Aldridge shot and killed Leonard Cure during a traffic stop. Now his family has filed a $16 million federal lawsuit against...