When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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A Young Black Woman Is Now the Public Face of Biden’s Climate Efforts
President Biden posted a video call with a young Black woman who was one of the thousands of applicants to the new American Climate Corps.
Read MoreLynching Site of George Marshall Clark Is Dedicated With Official Marker
Local officials, area leaders, and community members gathered in the Third Ward of Milwaukee County to honor George Marshall Clark, a victim of racial violence who was lynched on September 8, 1861. The dedication ceremony was organized by the Milwaukee County Landmarks Committee, part of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, and marked a vital step forward in acknowledging the past, promoting social justice, and preserving the memory of George Marshall Clark.
Read MoreHollywood’s minority writers fear diversity to fall further down the agenda after strike
The strike may be over in Hollywood, but not everyone is satisfied with how the agreement handles diversity issues.
Read MoreTHE FDA CHAMPIONS RULE TO MAKE CHEMICAL RELAXERS SAFER AFTER BLACK CONGRESSWOMEN ADVOCATE FOR THE ISSUE
Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Ayanna Pressley’s meeting with the F.D.A. has led to a proposed ban on the dangerous chemicals found in chemical hair relaxers, products that for many in the Black community are unavoidable in the pursuit of success.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Ebony Alert system will put a focus on missing Black children
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law “Ebony Alert,” a system that seeks to prioritize the finding of missing Black youth, a disproportionately affected demographic.
Read MoreRecreational Therapist Helps Prisoners Get Their Heads Right
Naimah McDaniels works hard to promote mental health among incarcerated people who are so often underserved.
Read MoreChoosing to Love and Protect Black LGBTQ+ Students
Because of their intersections of identities, some students stand to suffer more from the recent education censorship attempts.
Read More‘Rest Is Power’ Is A Stunning Expression Of Black People Reclaiming Their Peace
The “Rest Is Power” exhibit on display at New York University showcases visual narratives of Black people at rest–a form of resistance that is inherently liberating.
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreLatino, Black enrollment in advanced math shot up after states made this change. Should it be a model?
A new law has developed a new standard in Texas that automatically enrolls students in an advanced math course. This law led to huge increases in Latino and Black honors students.
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