Posts by Nicole Martinez
As innocent Black men wait in prison to be exonerated, their families share the toll
Release from prison is bittersweet for Black men who have been exonerated for their crimes but have paid the price regardless.
Read MoreAmid controversies, one college professor says there’s value in teaching students about Kanye West
Although Kanye’s West recent anti-Semitic social media posts have garnered ire, one professor sees merits in teaching out the musician.
Read MoreDeion Sanders says HBCUs can be a path to the NFL for top players
Former NFL star Deion Sanders now coaches college football, which he thinks may be key for getting Black athletes to the pros.
Read MoreNew ‘Buffalo Rangers’ series to highlight Korean War heroics by all-Black U.S. military unit
By Patrick Frater, Variety “Band of Brothers” writer Bruce McKenna is teaming with David Broyles (“Six”) and Nick Jones Jr. (“Yasuke”) to write and produce a limited TV series “Buffalo Rangers” about the 2nd Ranger Company, the only all-Black special operations combat unit in U.S. history. They were notable for their efforts in the Korean War. The…
Read MoreBabies born to Black mothers who use fertility treatments die at far higher rates than those born to white mothers
A recent CDC report revealed the discrepancy in infant mortality between Black and white children, especially those conceived with IVF.
Read MoreTesla seeks full retrial in factory worker’s race bias lawsuit
Electric car maker Tesla has asked for a retrial in its case versus Owen Diaz, a former employee who alleged racial discrimination.
Read MoreChemical hair straighteners linked to higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows
Using chemical hair straighteners like those used by some Black women can drastically increase the risk of uterine cancer.
Read MoreWisconsin’s first Black-owned resort community, Lake Ivanhoe, gets historic recognition
Thanks to Peter Barker’s hard work, Wisconsin’s Lake Ivanhoe resort is now a historically recognized location.
Read More4 hurt in shooting outside Atlanta university library
Few details are known about the latest school shooting, which happened during homecoming at Atlanta Clark University.
Read MoreAhead of the midterms, Black women voters most concerned about cost of living, poll shows
A recent survey of voters ahead of the midterm election shows that Black women are worried about the economy.
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