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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Former Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department Detective Indicted for Sexual Assaults
In the latest example of police violence, a Kansas City PD detective has been indicted for targeting and sexually assaulting Black women.
Read MoreWhatsApp commissions first entertainment project, a film featuring Nigerian NBA star
The Milwaukee Buck’s own Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the star of WhatsApp’s first foray into film, a 12-minute documentary.
Read MoreCardi B surprises her former Bronx middle school with $100,000 donation for the arts
Cardi B has made her name with controversial music. Now, the rapper will be known for a generous donation to her high school in the Bronx.
Read MoreCivil rights leader Malcolm X becomes 1st Black honoree in Nebraska Hall of Fame
Although Malcolm X was nominated for the Nebraska Hall of Fame several times over more than a decade, the figure has just now been accepted.
Read MoreMore DNA sought from remains of possible massacre victims
DNA testing will help identify remains of people killed in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which destroyed what was known as “Black Wall Street.”
Read MoreRenowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87
Legendary jazz musician Ramsey Lewis will be remembered for playing the piano, something he did for 83 years of his life.
Read MoreBlack women winning at the 2022 Emmys is more than just a monumental moment in Hollywood
The Emmys show that Black women are finally getting the recognition they deserve, which will hopefully encourage more support in the future.
Read MoreThe FBI monitored Aretha Franklin’s role in the civil rights movement for years
Aretha Franklin’s activism was as important to the singer as her music career. Apparently, the FBI agreed because they watched her for years.
Read MorePhiladelphia man completes over 400-mile walk along the Underground Railroad in honor of Harriet Tubman
Kenneth Johnston recently finished a his Walk of Freedom of more than 400 miles in honor of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
Read MoreTexas leaders outraged by New York Times project on slavery answered with ‘Texas 1836 project’
The Texas 1836 project frames the history of the state in patriotic terms, ultimately whitewashing history and glossing over oppression.
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