Malaika Jabali
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“Tremendous” Control Of State Government Stifling City Progress, Black Mayors Say
NEW ORLEANS – Despite representing disparate parts of the country, Black mayors of major U.S. cities raised a common concern: state government, which is largely...
Jury Decides To Respect Aretha Franklin’s Apparent Wishes, Rules Handwritten Document Found In Couch Is Valid Will
An almost five-year long legal quagmire has finally come to an end after a Michigan jury delivered a ruling in the Aretha Franklin estate case,...
“She’s Our Hero”: Black 6-Year-Old Girl Bit Man Trying To Kidnap Her
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, a “Law & Order SVU” or “Criminal Minds” episode come to life—someone coming to abduct your child. But last week...
Black Atlanta Teen Fatally Shot After Ringing The Wrong Doorbell. His Neighbor Claims It Was Self-Defense
An Atlanta teen was shot and killed after knocking on the wrong apartment door in 2019. His accused killer is now standing trial for his...
The Hilarious Ways Black Millennial Parents Are Breaking “Unserious Generational Curses”
As Millennials and Gen Zers take on the mantle of parenthood, a new trend is spreading across TikTok showing how they plan to break “unserious”...
‘Who All Gone Be There?’: Black Twitter Is Wondering Where To Go Next As New Social Media Platforms Pop Up
As new Twitter sanctions abound, many Black users are turning to the various new platforms that are cropping up. And because Black people run the...
Black Women Have Been Gaining More Visibility In Sports. Today We Have A Holiday To Celebrate Them
Diverse Representation has officially launched National Black Women In Sports Day, which will be celebrated every year on July 7, beginning this year. This holiday...
For The First Time Ever, Wimbledon Allows Women To Wear Non-White Undershorts Given Period Concerns
As the Brits would say from across the pond—it’s about bloody time! Wimbledon has changed its all-white dress code requirement, giving “female players the freedom...
EFOC: “Is This Happening To Me Because I’m Black?” Combating The Public Health Crisis Of Racism
NEW ORLEANS – Conversations about the effects of racism generally center on how it impacts issues like job status, wealth building and homeownership. But more...
Principal Who Withheld Diplomas Of Two Black Girls After They Danced On Graduation Stage No Longer Has Her Job
There’s been a leadership change at Philadelphia High School for Girls after principal Lisa Mesi denied two young Black “women their diplomas last month after...