Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at social justice center that trained civil rights icons
Man linked to white supremacist movements pleaded guilty Monday to setting a fire that destroyed the historic social justice center.
Read MoreBlack-led nonprofits didn’t see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020’s racial reckoning
While large Black-led nonprofits saw increased funding for several years, smaller organizations that could benefit greatly were not so blessed.
Read MorePolice chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds
Despite spending more than £10 million, the initiative has failed to lead to significant and lasting change without govertnment enforcement.
Read MoreFor Black Women, the Oscars Are About More Than Best Picture
The contrast between “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” shows how Hollywood narratives shape policy, power, and whose lives are valued.
Read MoreIn Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Is Remembered as a Giant Who Expanded the Meaning of Power
While Jackson’s moral leadership in the civil rights movement is widely known, speakers and attendees throughout the week emphasized another part of his legacy.
Read MoreReading the Nation at 250: Who Is Missing From the Story?
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, a federal reading initiative reveals a glaring truth: the nation is still telling its story without Black women.
Read MoreAlarming Trend Shows Maternal Syphilis Surging in the U.S.
A report from the United Negro College Fund said high schools need to do more to introduce students to HBCUs.
Read MoreFBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest
The former agents argue that kneeling was a way to preserve peace when they were backed against a wall by protestors.
Read MoreLessons From a Veteran Black Math Teacher
Alexandria Brown didn’t plan on being a math teacher. Eleven years later, here’s what she knows about helping Black students excel.
Read MoreAfter 17 Police Bullets Killed This N.C. Mom, a Judge Has Dismissed Her Family’s Case
Jada Elizabeth Johnson’s family watched as police ended her life after having previously ignored her calls about an abusive ex.
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