Posts by Samantha De Leon
Why Harriet Tubman Continued Her Legacy in New York, the Birthplace of the Underground Railroad
Enslavement escapist and abolitionist Harriet Tubman spent her last years in Auburn, New York, which has strong ties to the Underground Railroad. Now, the town honors Tubman with a museum on a historical site.
Read MoreGrant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
A grant that awards $20,000 to businesses that are at least 51% owned by Black women was blocked by a federal appeals court in Atlanta.
Read MoreGov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat
Laphonza Butler, head of the progressive group Emily’s List, will be the third Black woman in history to serve in the Senate.
Read MoreNational HBCU Week Focuses on Career Pathways and Economic Development
This week at the 2023 National HBCU Week conference, the Department of Education’s White House Initiative on HBCUs is focusing on career pathways, AI, and economic development.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Congressional Black Caucus Push For Reparations After Poll Shows Voter Opposition
A new poll from the University of California, Berkeley found that a majority of residents oppose Black residents receiving casreparations, even after the state Assembly recommended them.
Read MoreAva DuVernay makes history as First Black woman to have film compete in Venice Film Festival
Ava DuVernay submitted her film, “Origin” to the Venice Film Festival, and is the first African-American woman to ever do so. This marks a milestone for Black women as well as all Black filmmakers.
Read MoreThe First African American in Space, Guion Bluford, Remains Hopeful for More Black Astronauts
Only 16 Black Americans have been to space. The first of them, Guy Bluford, talks about why African-Americans are underrepresented in astronaut programs, including lack of access to STEM courses.
Read MoreOhio police release video of fatal police shooting of pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young
21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young was accused of stealing groceries. After swearing she was not guilty, she was shot and killed by Ohio police.
Read MoreWhy Racial Violence Keeps Happening: An American Tragedy at the Dollar General
Writer Esau McCaulley pays respect to three Black lives lost in a Dollar General shooting and develops a claim that white supremacy played a major role.
Read MoreHow America Is Stealing $1 Million From You
Studies show that Black women make significantly less than men, specifically 67 cents to a dollar. Age, motherhood, and other factors contribute to their low wages.
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