Malaika Jabali
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Meet The Black Professor Fusing Chemistry With Choreography To Teach Students, Inspire The Next Generation In STEM
Transcript Dr. André K. Isaacs is a charismatic and innovative professor who incorporates choreography into his chemistry classes. With catchy songs and trendy dances, Isaacs...
After Urging From Two Black Congresswomen, FDA Planning To Ban The Harmful Chemicals In Hair Relaxers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to issue a new “proposed rule that would specifically ban hair-straightening products that contain formaldehyde and...
Two Black Professors Create Curriculum Guide To Spark Meaningful Discussions About The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl
Two months after a brawl at Riverfront Park in Montgomery, Alabama went viral, two Black professors came together and created a curriculum to spark meaningful conversations...
Youth Football Coach Shot During Practice By Parent Upset Over Son’s Playing Time
A St. Louis youth football coach is recovering from surgery after being shot multiple times by a disgruntled parent who was allegedly upset over his...
Did You Know About The Haitian Revolutionary Who Changed The Course Of The World When He Ended Slavery And Declared Haitian Independence?
After more than two hundred years of French slavery and colonial rule, Haiti broke free and emerged as the first nation to outlaw slavery and...
This Breathwork Expert Is Helping Us Breathe Easier In A World That Places Undue Burdens On Black Women
When Jasmine Marie was fresh out of business school and working in global brand marketing, she realized she was stressed out. As Marie told ESSENCE,...
This New Festival Celebrates Filmmakers Who Are HBCU Alumni, Creates Pipeline For The Next Generation
The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is a new festival dedicated to celebrating the achievements of HBCU alumni in film and broadcasting. The inaugural festival...
NYPD Killed Black Man In 2019 After He Was Locked Out Of His Apartment And Called For Help. Officers Still Haven’t Been Charged
Family members of Kawaski Trawick are calling for justice after a judge dismissed disciplinary charges against two police officers who killed him in 2019, holding...
Emergency Medical Association Withdraws Paper On Controversial ‘Excited Delirium’, A Term Used To Justify Excessive Force By Police
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) recently formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” which has been criticized for its...
Meet The Black Woman Behind Wisconsin Tech Month
When you think about big tech, Milwaukee, WI might not be the first place that comes to mind. But Black woman techpreneur Nadiyah Johnson is...