Posts by Nicole Martinez
Threats to protesters in Emmett Till rally prompt cancelation of Christmas parade in Kentucky
Two holiday events have been canceled in one Kentucky city after threats directed at a nearby Emmett Till event were received.
Read MoreMississippi man who burned cross to intimidate Black neighbors pleads guilty to hate crime
Axel Cox has been convicted of a hate crime after he burned a cross to intimidate his Black neighbors in Mississippi.
Read MoreThe teen who was refused the chance to be with her dad as he was executed says the ‘justice system failed me’
At 19 years old, Kevin Johnson was convicted of murder. However, at 19, his daughter lost her case to see her father’s last breath.
Read MoreSacramento’s Black Wall Street Hosts Black Friday Fest
A recent gathering of Black business owners in Sacramento offered an alternative to corporate Black Friday shopping.
Read MoreQuinta Brunson named one of People magazine’s 2022 “People of the Year”
Quinta Brunson, creator and star of sitcom Abbott Elementary, is one of People’s 2022 people of the year, giving us all hope for social change.
Read MoreBlack leaders on Buffalo’s East Side are building markets to address food insecurity
A proposed food co-op might ease the burden on some Buffalo residents who live in what’s known as a food desert.
Read MoreTeachers Rail Against Virginia Gov. Youngkin’s Proposed Curriculum Updates
Virginia is the most recent state to consider preventing teachers from educating students about Black history in America.
Read MoreBlack Women in Tech Might Be the Key to Climate Justice
Dr. Jackie “Bouvier” Copeland believes Black women are key to achieving climate justice, which is why she started the WISE Fund.
Read MoreElon Musk is alienating one of Twitter’s most valuable assets: Black influencers
Musk has alienated Twitter users, but could pushing out Black influencers have a greater impact than anyone realizes?
Read MoreHouse Democrats elect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as leader, the first Black person to lead a congressional caucus
New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries has taken the reigns of the House Democratic Caucus from Nancy Pelosi.
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