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International News: They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria’s forests
Yesterday, 287 children were kidnapped by motorcycle-riding gunmen outside their school in Kaduna state, Nigeria. This is the largest school kidnapping case since 2014.
Read MoreUNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Working to Advance Black Educational Opportunities
An elegant event recognizing the UNCF’s history of making education accessible attracted celebrities and raised money.
Read MoreD.C. Fashion Week displays cultural pride during international showcase
A recent fashion show in Washington, D.C., highlighted Black models and fashion designers, among others.
Read MoreTop 2023 movies shows diversity in Hollywood is paying off
The top movies of 2023 boast more diverse casts than have been seen in the past, which might even point to why they’re so popular in the first place.
Read MoreTrump says racist things about Black voters. Why are some defending him?
Despite regularly making racist comments, Trump still has a loyal troop of Black voters behind him. The former president appeals to the Black community with promises of safer streets and financial stability, among other things.
Read MoreThe Zyn Craze: Nicotine’s New Disguise
With the Black community facing disproportionate rates of cancer compared to other groups, parents are becoming increasingly worried about the carcinogens in nicotine devices accessible to teens.
Read MoreABHM Book Club presents The Water Dancer By Ta-Nehisi Coates
ABHM will be reading The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates and discussing it virtually on March 21st. In this gripping tale by the acclaimed Coates, the protagonist Hiram Walker, born into slavery, discovers a mysterious power after a near-death experience. Determined to escape bondage and liberate his family, he navigates the covert battlegrounds of slavery, fueled by love and resilience, in a poignant story of defiance and courage.
Read MoreFamily of man shot dead by police sues officer for ‘excessive and deadly force’
After Devonte Brown was killed by a cop using “excessive and deadly force,” his family and friends seek closure by filing a federal lawsuit against the officer.
Read MoreTrump supporters target black voters with faked AI images
AI-generated images of Donald Trump with Black voters may fool some people, but others see through the ruse.
Read MoreParamedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s killing in rare case against medical responders
In a first-of-its-kind case, a paramedic has been sentenced for his role in the death of a Black teenager, Elijah McClain.
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