Posts by Nicole Martinez
Black Students Are the Future of Journalism
We need more Black journalists. HuffPost deputy editor Phil Lewis and veteran educator Larry Knight are doing something about it.
Read MoreStruggle for control of public libraries in full swing across the Deep South
The nation is in a debate over the censoring of library books–and the access to information that represent.
Read MoreSecret recordings reveal LAPD cops spewing racist, sexist and homophobic comments, complaint alleges
An officer recorded the interactions that form the basis of the complaint against the Los Angeles Police Department.
Read MoreDoechii named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year
The performer, who was the first female rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, has been turning heads since entering the charts in 2023.
Read MoreHow Birmingham’s Youngest Mayor Tore Down a ’52-Foot Lie’
In Son of Birmingham, Randall Woodfin reveals how he fought violence and racism as the major of the Alabama city.
Read MoreHaitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms
As violence sends Haitians in search of asylum, the president wants to end a program that offers assistance.
Read MoreCalls to Free George Floyd’s Murderer Grow — Here’s Why It’s Unlikely to Happen
Christina Carrega explains how convicted murderer Derek Chauvin is unlikely to be pardoned, despite some on the right calling for it.
Read MoreD.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 MoreOwner of Nevada’s first African American Museum fights for support amid city’s competing plans
While the previous museum is on hold due to financial concerns, the owner still has the largest collection of materials in the city.
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