Posts by Samantha De Leon
America’s newest monuments unveil a different look at the nation’s past
The University of Virginia has unveiled a monument dedicated to the Black people who were enslaved to work on the college’s campus in the 1800s. It is titled “Memorial to Enslaved Laborers.”
Read MoreWhen Chaos Came to Chicago: An Oral History of the 1968 Convention Riots
When the DNC was held in Chicago in 1968, true chaos erupted. With the convention returning to the city this year, many are looking back at the violence that ensued between protesters and police decades ago.
Read MoreBiden to designate 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot site as national monument
The ceremony for the monument will come just over five weeks after the death of Sonya Massey in Springfield.
Read MoreHarris holds access to an untapped voting bloc: The Divine Nine
As a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, a Black Greek organization that is part of the “Divine Nine,” Harris has unique access to millions of members who are used to mobilizing, organizing and volunteering.
Read MoreJordan Chiles has been asked to return her Olympic bronze medal. Here’s why
After Team USA made an inquiry that bumped two Romanian gymnasts down to fourth and fifth, Jordan Chiles was bumped up to bronze status. However, the International Olympic Committee is now giving her bronze to one of the Romanian women.
Read MoreMissouri voters pass constitutional amendment requiring increased Kansas City police funding
Missouri voters have passed another constitutional amendment requiring Kansas City to spend at least 25% of its budget on policing– a 5% increase from previous years.
Read More4 hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in connection with Black man’s death
After D’Vontaye Mitchell was suffocated to death at a Milwaukee hotel, four of the hotel’s employees were charged with his murder.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in Louisville Could Solve a Housing Crisis
A tenants union that formed in Louisville, Kentucky is garnering hope among residents that issues like gentrification and redlining will be addressed and resolved.
Read MoreThe Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in Sports
Simone Biles’ openness about her struggles with mental health have inspired many other Black women to seek support as well.
Read MoreHarris’ political ascent makes her the latest target of DEI insults
Harris is already facing ridicule from the Republican party. They call her a “DEI hire,” meaning she would presumably get the Democratic nomination because of the way she looks rather than any of her qualifications.
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