Posts by Nicole Martinez
Barbie doll of Aaliyah sells out on late R&B star’s birthday
For those who missed out, the Aaliyah Barbie will be available to purchase from Target after January 26th.
Read MoreHow to Help Black Wildfire Survivors in Altadena and L.A.
Here’s how you can help the Black residents impacted by LA’s ongoing fires secure food, housing, and medical needs.
Read MoreThis Day in History: America Elects Its First Black Governor
The Richmond native served in the senate before becoming governor of Virginia and, eventually, Richmond’s mayor.
Read MoreCourt ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
The ruling recognizes the pain of the families of and the mixed-raced children in Africa who were kidnapped to Europe.
Read MoreCommunity leaders sound the alarm about missing Black boys in the GTA
The press and police have failed to respond appropriately as cases of missing Black boys in the Toronto area rack up.
Read MoreLegendary soul singer dies at 89 from surgery complications
The talented singer and half of Sam & Dave has passed between 1961 and 1981, according to his representatives.
Read MoreLos Angeles Burned, Now They’re Coming for Karen Bass
The first woman and second-ever Black person to serve as mayor of L.A. is under attack by conservative trolls like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Read MoreGenerational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
As multimillion-dollar mansions in celebrity enclaves dominate headlines, Black communities in Altadena face an uphill battle to rebuild their lives.
Read MoreTour highlights race-based poverty and inequity across Mississippi Delta region
The regions unique history and geography have resulted in unique economic disparities for Black residents.
Read MoreNotre Dame’s Marcus Freeman becomes 1st Black and 1st Asian American coach to reach college football finals
Freeman commented on what an honor it was to reach the position and how doing so was about the community and not him alone.
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