Posts by Nicole Martinez
New Tools Empower Black Communities On the Frontlines of Climate Change
Examining how some communities are more vulnerable to climate change can help reveal ways we can take action.
Read MoreNew book looks beyond ‘Mr. March on Washington’ to the real Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin’s name and civil rights activism sometimes go forgotten. However, a new book intends to change that.
Read MoreMajority of Black adults often see racist depictions in the news, study finds
Results of a recent Pew study show hint at negative representations of Black Americans in the media and news.
Read MoreHow Some Americans Distort The Racist History Of The U.S. Into An Uplifting – And Sanitized – Moral Lesson
NewsOne writers examine America’s complicated history and making a compelling argument for teaching that nuance.
Read MoreCalifornia governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ teachings
California’s Governor Newsom has taken a stand against censorship attempts that would rewrite the country’s history.
Read MoreJudge refuses to immediately block grant program for Black women entrepreneurs
A grant program intended to help Black business women will continue without blocking after a recent court decision.
Read MoreFacial Recognition Lawsuits Spotlights How AI Is Weaponized Against Black People
Recent lawsuits across the country depict a the burden placed on Black Americans when police use facial recognition technology.
Read MoreBook challenges reach historic highs, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association reveals that the book banning continues in an attempt to block information about racial and other issues.
Read MoreTrial to begin in death of Elijah McClain, who was injected with ketamine while in a police chokehold
The first of three trials for the two Aurora police officers involved in the death of Elijah McClain has begun.
Read MoreIllinois Became The First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail, Here’s What That Means
After abolishing cash bail, Illinois might lead the nation with fairer treatment of low-income and people of color in the court system.
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