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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Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from Wichita park
A valuable statue of iconic baseballer Jackie Robinson that was previously homed in one of Wichita’s public parks has been stolen.
Read MoreLouisville police are accused of wrongful arrest and excessive force against a Black man
Louisville police are accused of police brutality against a 21 year old Black man for nothing more than walking in the vicinity of a stolen vehicle.
Read MoreWe Are Normalizing Trump. Again.
Former President Trump is widely viewed as a bigot and a racist. Almost ingeniously, he appeals to a large group of voters who fear the changing demographics in the U.S., which has many concerned about his increasing success in opinion polls as the 2024 election looms.
Read MoreFacing Backlash, Some Corporate Leaders Go ‘Under the Radar’ With D.E.I.
After backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs like affirmative action, many companies are toning down their approach.
Read MoreRacial Health Gaps Spurring Church-Led Fitness Classes
Churches across the country are working to improve the both the physical and mental health of their congregations by encouraging exercise through offered classes.
Read MoreHakim, Meet Hakeem: How a Young City Farmer Got to Know a Congressman
Young Hakim Jeffrey brought fresh food to his public housing community in Brooklyn and was recognized for it by congressman Hakeem Jeffries.
Read MoreCivil Rights Icon Andrew Young Reflects On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy And America’s Progress On MLK Day
Civil Rights Era icon Andrew Young looks back on his experiences in the 1960s and on and how they connect to current fights for progress.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Know the True History of Dr. King and Native Americans
As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s work for equal rights, we should not forget his activism for Native Americans.
Read More‘Black bodies are not for sale’: the battle over an African American cemetery
Protesters spoke at a hearing about the plight of an apartment complex that was built on a Black cemetery and is now for sale.
Read MoreThe Area Around Cop City Is Flooding
The country’s largest urban forest has been carved out to make room for a massive police training facility in Atlanta, leading to extreme flooding.
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