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‘Black Art: In the Absence of Light’ Reveals a History of Neglect and Triumph
An HBO documentary shows several art pieces created by African Americans that never received proper praise.
Read MoreDecades later, infamous Tuskegee syphilis study stirs wariness in Black community over COVID-19 vaccine
The legacy of the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, in which 600 Black men with syphilis were left untreated for decades, stands front of mind for many Black residents contemplating whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreNgozi Okonjo-Iweala to Become First Black Woman to Lead World Trade Organization
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes the President of the World Trade Organization. Black women continue to break barriers by obtaining leadership positions, paving the way for more to come.
Read MoreSpecial News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – Karl Walker, 29, Shot And Killed By CHP Officers In Dixon
Authorities have finally confirmed that Karl Walker is the man shot and killed by California Highway Patrol officers in Dixon early in the morning, January 31st.
Read MoreREGGIE JACKSON: MY REFLECTIONS ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS
This year marks the 95th annual celebration of Black History Month. It has actually been a month-long celebration since just 1976. The way it is celebrated and taught in school does not give us a nuanced view of who we are.
Read MoreBlack and Jewish entertainment professionals sign unity statement
More than 170 Black and Jewish entertainment industry professionals have signed a unity statement with the goal of improving relations between Blacks and Jews while countering racism and antisemitism in the entertainment community.
Read MoreMadeleine L’Engle’s Private Correspondence With Ahmad Rahman
When Ron Irwin and Madeleine L’Engle became pen pals, neither knew how their correspondence would change both of their lives.
Read MoreSpecial News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel peace prize
The Black Lives Matter movement has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel peace prize for the way it calls for systemic change has spread around the world. In his nomination papers, the Norwegian MP Petter Eide said the movement had forced countries outside the US to grapple with racism within their own societies.
Read MoreWhich Direction Now, White Folks?
The Biden administration has the task of uniting a culturally divided America, half of which has no interest in unity.
Read MoreBiden’s VA Must Have More Black Veterans In Leadership Roles To Address ‘Inequalities,’ Open Letter Urges
Veterans demand representation and equality for their incredible sacrifice for a country that doesn’t always serve them in return. An open letter highlights the injustices that Black veterans still face today.
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