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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U.S. museums return African bronzes stolen in 19th century
Some American museums are finally returning stolen African artifacts to the rightful owners of those relics.
Read MorePenn State is about to host the Proud Boys founder, and its students are protesting
Some Penn State students have filed a petition to block the leader of racist group the Proud Boys from speaking at their campus.
Read MoreWendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and More Set for Broadway Salute by African American Film Critics Association
The African American Film Critics Association honored several Black stars at the first Salute to Broadway.
Read MoreFederal government taken to court for reworking Black farmers debt relief program
Black farmers are taking a stand against the government, which rescinded funding for Black farmers hard hit by COVID.
Read MoreMandatory Reporting Was Supposed to Stop Severe Child Abuse. It Punishes Poor Families Instead.
Mandatory reporting might sound like a good idea in theory but it impacts Black people unfairly when put into action.
Read MoreThe Execution of Kevin Johnson
A mostly-white jury convicted Kevin Johnson to death for taking the life of a cop who blocked family from giving CPR to his brother, who died.
Read MoreLizzo Shuts Down ‘Biggest Criticism’: That She Makes Music For White Audiences
Some people think Lizzo only makes music for white fans, but the singer is adamant that her songs are for Black people like her.
Read MoreComedians sue over drug search program at Atlanta airport
Clayton County police are the defendants in a lawsuit after the alleged racial profiling of comedians Eric André and Clayton English.
Read MoreRacism in Soccer World to be Probed in Federation-Backed Documentary ‘Patrick Vieira – Off the Bench’
An upcoming documentary will take a deep dive into racism in soccer, which athletes have long had to deal with.
Read MoreRevisiting San Juan Hill, the neighborhood destroyed to make way for Lincoln Center
Before Robert Moses razed San Juan Hill, it housed thousands of minorities. Now, it’s the home of the Lincoln Center.
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