Posts by Nicole Martinez
D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
The mural and plaza were installed after George Floyd’s death in 2020 sparked support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Read MoreThis Date in History: The American Negro Academy Begins
Rev. Alexander Crummell spearheaded the academy to encourage intellectual pursuits while fighting against assaults.
Read MoreJordan Chiles and Jade Carey Leap into International Women’s Day with Their Very Own Barbies
Mattel has released multiple dolls honoring women. including athletes, ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Read MoreJordan Chiles’ Memoir Details the Racism She Recognized In Gymnastics At Just 7
The Olympian, who has been involved with gymnastics for most of her life, tells all in her memoir.
Read MoreGroup demands more transparency and accountability from MPS over dangerous lead levels in schools
After a child tested positive for lead exposure that originated at school, the Milwaukee community wants more answers.
Read MoreWhat Happens When Strangers Talk Openly About Race?
Healing circles at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County build common ground among students to spark action and healing.
Read MoreDetroit woman suing police, claiming faulty facial recognition technology led to unjust arrest
In the latest case of racially-based false identifications, a Detroit woman believes that facial recognition played a role.
Read MoreArtist offers preview of sculpture coming to Darbo-Worthington neighborhood
Sculptor Austen Brantley from Detroit is creating a sculpture that will be installed this summer in Madison.
Read More‘Last Seen’: After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones
The books draws from nearly 5,000 letters and ads to tell the stories of people who spent years searching for family stolen during slavery.
Read MoreApple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
Apple is the most recent company to consider ending DEI programs after a recent change in political and social attitudes.
Read More