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#BlackGirlMagic: Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Set to Become Youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood History
Marsai Martin, a star from Black-ish, will become the youngest executive producer in a major motion picture film in Hollywood history. Her film Little, in which she co-stars and produced, will allow her to hold this record.
Read More‘I Love My Skin!’ Why Black Parents Are Turning to Afrocentric Schools
In her recent article in the Race/Related section, New York Times journalist Eliza Shapiro paints a picture that many African-American families across the country long to see in person: education specifically designed to uplift and prepare their children to enter the real world. These Afrocentric schools and programs are cropping up around the nation, and they are an increasingly popular option amongst parents — and many educators — who want their children to receive the most beneficial education available to them. While integration has been a prime goal for educational reform over the past few decades, time will tell whether a push for Afrocentric education has better results.
Read MoreTrump’s speech pits Black America against immigrants- it’s all divide and conquer
By: Natasha S. Alford When then-candidate Donald Trump first uttered “Look at my African-American over there,” he put Black America on notice. As much as many members of the GOP claim to hate identity politics, politicians like Trump use it when they see fit. From cheap red hat publicity stunts with the once-revolutionary music artist, Kanye West,…
Read MoreKroger Manager Accused of Racial Profiling After Calling Cops On Black Teens Buying Snacks
A Kroger manager has been accused of racial profiling after calling cops on black teens after they purchases snacks from his store. The four teens all provided receipts for the items that they had purchased but still were issued trespassing warnings by request of the manager.
Read MoreIn Land of Lincoln, Long-Buried Traces of a Race Riot Come to the Surface
Archeologists in Springfield Illinois uncover evidence of 1908 riot caused by white woman who said she was raped by a black man. Two weeks later she admitted she had lied about the rape.
Read MoreIda B Wells: the unsung heroine of the civil rights movement
Civil Right’s activist and lynching reporter, Ida B. Wells is finally getting the recognition she deserves.
Read MoreFor Students Of Color At Parkland, More Security Doesn’t Mean More Safety
Some students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas ― particularly those of color ― told HuffPost that the suggested changes, like heightened security and armed teachers, would make the school feel less safe
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Abele Issues $100K Challenge Grant to Support New ABHM!
ABHM has received a $100,000 Challenge Grant from philanthropist Chris Abele, who is also Milwaukee County’s Executive. He will match every dollar donated or pledged between now and February 25, 2019 – the birthdate of museum founder Dr. James Cameron. This announcement includes links for making online donations and pledges.
Read MoreAmerica Is Racist. So What Do We Do Now? Activist Lawyer Bryan Stevenson Has Some Answers
Bryan Stevenson has some answers for those who are not sure what to do to change racism in America.
Read MoreSenate Unanimously Passes Bill Making Lynching a Federal Crime
The Senate finally recognized lynching as an “act of terror’ and passed the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act 2018. “Congress has tried and failed some 200 times to pass similar anti-lynching legislation since 1882, according to the bill.”
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