Malaika Jabali
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Black Mom Wrongfully Arrested While 8 Months Pregnant Due To Faulty Facial Recognition
A Detroit woman is suing the city after she was falsely arrested due to faulty facial recognition technology used by police while she was eight...
Montgomery Mayor Speaks Up After Riverboat Brawl: “Reckless” Individuals Attack Black Worker “Who Was Doing His Job”
Montgomery’s mayor issued a statement after a massive fight broke out Saturday night, reportedly after a Black security guard was attacked at Montgomery‘s Riverfront Park....
Missing Georgia Mother Of Four Found Dead, Husband Charged With Murder
Georgia officials have confirmed that the body of Imani Roberson, a missing mother of four who vanished two weeks ago, has been found. Roberson’s husband,...
Biles Is Back— The GOAT Of Gymnastics Wins Big Over The Weekend
It’s almost like Simone Biles never even took a break from gymnastics. Over the weekend, Biles handily won the U.S. Classic in a triumphant return...
Disney World, The Place Where Dreams Can Come True— But Not DEI
Last Thursday, the governing district for Walt Disney World “abolished all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.” This is yet another battle won for...
Essence Is Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month This August By Delving Into What It Means To Be Philanthropic And Black
Did you know that August was Black Philanthropy Month (BPM)? If you didn’t, you’re probably not alone because for a long time, “African Americans have...
Why We Commemorate Black August And Radical Black Activism
Black August is a commemoration of the countless Black freedom fighters and radical organizers who have been persecuted, imprisoned and killed by the state. It...
DEI Still Under Attack—Republicans Now Targeting Diversity In Congress
Last Thursday, West Virginia GOP Representative Alex Mooney, who is currently running for Senate hoping to replace Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), introduced H.Res 628, a...
The Inspiring Organization That Gives Foster Kids Attending HBCUs Free Dorm Makeovers And Financial Support
Attending college can be an expensive undertaking for anyone. And, for Black students who have aged out of the foster care system, getting from the...
Houston, We Have A Problem—Houston Independent School District Announces Plan To Hire Uncertified School Teachers
Houston Independent School District (HISD) isn’t just content with getting rid of school libraries. In their latest shocking move, HISD has asked the Texas Education...