Melissa Noel
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ESSENCE, Black Women’s Roundtable Release 2024 “Power Of The Sister Vote” Poll On The Issues That Matter To Black Women
As the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election approaches, Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) and ESSENCE have released the annual “Power of The Sister Vote” poll, a survey...
The Oldest Black School In America Is Reopening To The Public
The oldest Black School in America will reopen to the public this year. It’s a symbolic year as it marks the 250th anniversary of when the Williamsburg’s Bray School closed. Now, it...
Head Of United Nations Says Reparations For Slavery Are Necessary To Fight Systemic Racism
The United Nation’s (UN) International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed every year on March 25....
Utah Lawmaker Blames Baltimore Bridge Collapse On Diversity
State Representative Phil Lyman of Utah, a Republican candidate for governor, sparked controversy when he made inflammatory remarks linking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts...
The Family Of South Carolina Woman Who Fought Developers To Save Ancestral Land Wins Settlement
The family of Josephine Wright, a 94-year-old South Carolina woman who spent her last days fighting developers to keep her family home from being demolished,...
Utah Women’s Basketball Team Endured “Racial Hate Crimes” During NCAA Tournament
The Utah women’s basketball team was forced to switch hotels during the NCAA tournament after enduring “racial hate crimes” ahead of their first-round game. It...
Lincoln University Preserves Its Rich Legacy With Getty Images Grant
Lincoln University, America’s first degree-granting Historically Black College And University (HBCU), and Getty Images have launched a special content partnership to preserve the school’s heritage...
Florida Family Devastated After 15-Year-Old Killed In Robbery Attempt After Movie With Friends
Police in Florida have arrested a white 16-year-old suspect in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old Black girl who was shot during an attempted...
The US Office Of Diversity And Inclusion Is Shutting Down. Here’s Why
The US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will officially be dissolved as part of a recently passed government spending bill. The passage of the...
Alabama Governor Bans Diversity Programs At Schools And State Agencies
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill banning state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools, public colleges, and state agencies....