Posts by Nicole Martinez
Victims of the Flint Water Crisis Are Still Waiting to Get Paid
Some residents of Flint, Michigan have passed before receiving payments related to the water crisis because of how the cases are structured.
Read More6 Massachusetts teens charged in racial bullying incident with mock slave auction on Snapchat
Swift action has been taken against a group of Massachusetts teens who posted about a fake slave auction on social media.
Read MoreElon Musk Keeps Spreading a Very Specific Kind of Racism
Since purchasing Twitter, Elon Musk has continued to let racist activity flourish–and is now contributing to that activity.
Read MoreWhat to know about the crisis of violence, politics and hunger engulfing Haiti
Amid political turmoil, violence rages in Haiti, while residents have few places to turn for safety–or food.
Read MoreServe and Protect? Not if Your Loved One’s Black and Missing
Friends and family of missing Black people are often ignored and mistreated by the police, who do not prioritize these cases.
Read MoreD.C. community celebrates Harriet Tubman Day
A relative of Harriet Tubman ensures that the activist’s work is remembered and celebrated each year in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreWhat does Alabama embryo ruling mean for Black women, future of IVF?
Alabama’s recent ruling that frozen embryos are protected by wrongful-death laws may make IVF less accessible to many.
Read MoreHow the Puyallup Tribe Increased Police Accountability in Washington
After a tribal member’s death at police hands, a Washington tribe took action, and their activism could lead to real police reform.
Read MoreRep. Glenn Ivey helps secure nearly $12 million in federal funds for Montgomery and Prince George’s County, Md.
A Maryland representative has secured funding to free up space that can be used for low-income housing.
Read MoreUNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Working to Advance Black Educational Opportunities
An elegant event recognizing the UNCF’s history of making education accessible attracted celebrities and raised money.
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