When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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Sculpture Park in Montgomery Will ‘Humanize’ the Experiences of Enslaved Africans
Bryan Stevenson’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, AL attempts to “humanize” the enslaved person’s experience on plantations. The sculpture themes vary: some represent strength and some, pain. All serve to honor the 10 million Black people enslaved in America.
Read MoreWith a federal menthol ban looming, tobacco companies push ‘non-menthol’ substitutes
The federal government has yet to ban menthol cigarettes, but makers are changing their products just in case.
Read MoreOprah, Ozempic and Us
Oprah Winfrey has been a role model for Black women for decades now, and opening up about struggles with her own body image on the road to self love has given millions more hope.
Read MoreSouth Carolina woman posthumously wins settlement over Black ancestral land
The family of a Hilton Head woman who passed while facing a lawsuit over her home by developers is celebrating their win.
Read MoreBlack veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke
A recent study reveals health disparities faced by Black Americans who have served their country’s military.
Read MoreFirst of 6 Mississippi ex-officers sentenced to 20 years for torturing 2 Black men: ‘I’m so sorry … I hate myself for it’
One of six officers who brutally tortured and attempted to murder two Black men officially received his sentence after a highly emotional trial.
Read MoreFirst charter flight with US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami
As gang violence continues to escalate in Haiti, U.S. citizens have decided to flee the country on a government-chartered flight back to America.
Read MoreStudy reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a report about the music industry, and specifically the disparities women musicians faced.
Read MoreAs AI tools get smarter, they’re growing more covertly racist, experts find
A report reveals that AI discriminates against Black job applicants, presenting a concern in a world that increasingly uses the technology.
Read More‘American Society of Magical Negroes’ cast and director say not to judge the film by its trailer
A new satirical film pokes fun at a stereotype of Black characters that is sometimes seen in movies by white filmmakers.
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