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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There are few Black sexual assault nurse examiners. One university wants to change that.
One program aims to recruit Black nurses to combat the disproportionate number of mothers and infants who die during labor.
Read MoreBlack Joy Quilts: Sewing the Future, Stitching the Past
Quilting has been a source of education and community for Black Americans for centuries, yet fiber artists rarely get their due.
Read MoreMet police apologise to brothers stopped and searched after fist bump
Two brothers have received an apology and monetary recompense from London police after being falsely arrested in 2018.
Read MoreFormer officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year prison term
A Minneapolis police officer who was involved in the murder of George Floyd has been sentenced for his responsibility in the victim’s death.
Read MoreBlack Georgia voters celebrate Warnock’s win and efforts to beat voter suppression
Raphael Warnock will retain his position as a democratic senator in Georgia after ballots were tallied in the runoff.
Read MoreWNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in a high-profile prisoner swap between the U.S. and Moscow
After a drug conviction by Russian courts that led to imprisonment, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been able to return home.
Read MoreArkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in US
At Just 18 years old, Jaylen Smith is the youngest Black mayor in the USA and will lead Earle, Arkansas for several years.
Read MoreA growing push to fix pulse oximeters’ flawed readings in people of color: ‘This can be dangerous’
The FDA is finally considering what to do about pulse oximeters, which do not work as well for people with darker skin.
Read MoreAva DuVernay becomes the first Black woman featured on Ben & Jerry’s pint
Ben & Jerry’s has honored Ava DuVernay with a new ice cream flavor, which will have long-lasting effect for Black artists.
Read MoreThreats to protesters in Emmett Till rally prompt cancelation of Christmas parade in Kentucky
Two holiday events have been canceled in one Kentucky city after threats directed at a nearby Emmett Till event were received.
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