Malaika Jabali
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We Always Talk About Black Votes, But We Need More Black Policy
While in recent times heavy focus has been on Black voters, Black to the Future Public Policy Institute is creating tools for Black power. The...
What Went Wrong With Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan And How He Can Make It Right
Cashing those $10,000 checks canceling student loans (or $20,000 for some) will have to wait. But, according to advocates, the wait doesn’t have to be...
Here’s Why Mutulu Shakur, Tupac’s Stepfather, Will Be Released From Prison After Decades
Mutulu Shakur, Tupac Shakur’s stepfather, will be released next month on parole after serving more than 35 years in prison, NBC News reports. In October,...
Noose Found At Obama Presidential Center Construction Site
Construction on The Obama Presidential Center has been put on hold after a noose was discovered at the location on Chicago’s South Side, NBC News reports. The Lakeside...
These Black Vets Were Even Bigger Targets Of Racism After Their Service
For Black veterans who served in America’s early wars, their return home was plagued by violence and mistreatment — a far cry from the celebratory...
While Colonial History Erases Black Contributions, This Exhibit Showcases Them
For the first time in history, the art museums of Colonial Williamsburg are offering an “exhibition of decorative and folk art collections exclusively crafted by...
Stacey Abrams Did Her Job. Now It’s Time To Do Ours
As a woman — a Black woman, specifically — I have never had the luxury, or been foolish enough, to underestimate the role that racism...
It’s Election Day! What To Know Before You Go
After all the ads, texts, and news coverage, Election Day is finally here. If you weren’t among the millions of people who cast a ballot...
Aunjanue Ellis Powerfully Reminds Us Of Our Ancestors’ Sacrifices To Vote In “Fannie”
Fannie Lou Hamer may be best known for saying “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired,” while fighting for Black Mississippians’ voting rights...
What Do Black People Stand To Lose (And Gain) In The Midterms?
We hear the same thing every election cycle: “this is the most important election of our lives!” Black people have every reason to feel skeptical...