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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Black and Disabled? Good Luck Finding Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is hard to come by, especially for disabled Black folks who may not qualify for or have to wait years for assistance.
Read MoreCreator of Super CJ, a New Black Superhero Animated Series, Reveals Beautiful Complexities of Black Boys
Yaba Baker’s new animation studio brings the stories and characters that represent Black children from the page to the screen.
Read MoreRematriating the Milwaukee singer who was the 1st African-American woman cantor
Gladys Sellers had humble origins in Milwaukee before she gained notoriety as the first Black woman Jewish cantor in the early 20th century.
Read MoreState, city of New York to pay $36 million to men exonerated in Malcolm X’s murder
Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam spent decades in prison before being exonerated of the killing of Malcolm X.
Read MoreBlack Press of America Plans Digital Innovation and Training Conference in St. Thomas
Those in the newspaper staff can register for an upcoming training conference planned by the National Newspaper Publishers Association.
Read MoreMandela Barnes’ rise is a true ‘Wisconsin story.’ But is it enough to win a Senate race?
Wisconsinites wait with baited breath to see how lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes will fair in a senate race against incumbent Ron Johnson.
Read MoreUW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2022
Several winners of the UW and Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards represent the talented Black student community.
Read MoreStopping Domestic Violence in the Black Community
Christina Jones recently spearheaded a conversation about domestic violence in the Black community and how to better support survivors.
Read MoreMassive learning setbacks show COVID’s sweeping toll on kids
COVID has only further increased racial inequalities in education according to a new report from the Associated Press.
Read MorePharrell Williams returns to his native Virginia to award $2.5M to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs
Singer Pharrell Williams will announce the winners of $2.5 million in grants in his home state as part of the Black Ambition program.
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