Posts by Nicole Martinez
Celebrate Black History Month with ABHM
America’s Black Holocaust Museum and its partners are joining together for celebrations in Milwaukee throughout the month.
Read MoreLocal history: Great-grandson shares family stories about Akron man who grew up in slavery
An Akron man talks about his great grandfather, for whom he was named, and his experience in slavery.
Read MoreBlack Residents Liken Mississippi’s New Court System to ‘Modern Day Slavery’
This week, a controversial state-run court opens in predominantly Black capital city, despite overwhelming opposition from Black residents.
Read MoreThese Executive Orders Can Hit Black Students the Hardest
From ending DEI programs to allowing ICE to raid schools, Donald Trump has the power to upend Black students’ lives.
Read MoreAir Force Reinstates Tuskegee Airmen Video After Outcry
A controversial decision that removed a video about the Tuskegee Airmen from Air Force training has been reversed.
Read MoreTrump’s anti-DEI order yanks air force videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female pilots
An anonymous official confirmed that the media was removed as part of Donald Trump’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Read MoreHarvard Outsources Program to Identify Descendants of Those Enslaved by University Affiliates, Lays Off Internal Staff
New England-based nonprofit American Ancestors will continue identifying enslaved people and their descendants rather than Harvard staff.
Read MoreWith TikTok Ban in Limbo, Black Creators Face an Uncertain Future
Some Black creators rely solely on TikTok for their income while others use it to supplement their incomes.
Read MoreDon’t Be Fooled: Trump’s J6 Pardons Are All About Race
Donald Trump has started his second presidential term with executive orders that make his stance on race relations blatantly clear.
Read MoreBernice King on MLK Day coinciding with Trump inauguration: ‘It reminds us of King’s spirit’
Dr. King’s daughter encourages people to push on in a way that recognizes her father’s values and legacy.
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