Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
A State Just Made Child Care Free. Here’s Why it Matters
New Mexico’s universal child care program could be a blueprint for the rest of the nation, bringing much-needed relief to working families.
Read MoreThe City Where the Summer of 2020 Never Really Ended
While the city hasn’t forgotten George Floyd, many have moved on from their push to defund the police, as evidenced by the mayoral election.
Read MoreHe’s a Legendary Transplant Surgeon. At 88, His Work Isn’t Done
Dr. Clive O. Callender fought racism in medicine and built a movement that saved thousands of Black lives.
Read MoreThe Purging of Black Officials Makes Latent Racism Official Policy
President Trump’s firings send a clear message that white mediocrity is always preferable to Black achievement.
Read MoreFBI fires agents who kneeled during 2020 racial justice protest
The FBI Agents Association’s response accuses the current FBI director, Patel Kash, of breaking the law with this action.
Read More3 Ways to Prevent Suicide Death
Word In Black’s health reporter shares three things she’s learned in the last three years of reporting to prevent suicide death.
Read MoreHundreds gather to mourn Trey Reed at Delta State vigil after his tragic death
Students who attended the vigil to support the campus community shared that while they were glad people could come together, they still had questions about what happened on their campus.
Read MoreJudge orders new trial for officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death
A risk of bias by the original judge may have compromised the ruling, leading to a second judge ordering a new trial.
Read MoreWATCH: Resources to Help You Buy Black
The Blapp app, nicknamed The Black Amazon, is one of several tech solutions making it a snap to shop Black-owned businesses.
Read MoreNAACP Town Halls Aim To Mobilize Black Voters For Midterms
The town halls will feature local elected officials and detail how the Trump administration’s policies have specifically hurt Black communities.
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