Posts Tagged ‘politics’
The 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 MoreThe Real Monsters Are in Washington, Not Haunted Houses
LaTricea D. Adams of Young, Gifted & Green says the real horror we face is the gutting of climate protections.
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 MoreBlack Women Said We’d Sit ‘No Kings’ Protest Out, But I Couldn’t
Alexanderia Haidara explains how she was compelled to join millions of protestors despite vowing to stay home after the presidential election.
Read MoreBlack residents worry new congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case
Predominantly black Lousiana district at risk of losing political leverage.
Read MoreNew York AG Letitia James gets standing ovation at Mamdani rally in 1st appearance since federal indictment
The AG of New York, who is facing charges by the Trump administation, spoke at an event for the democratic candidate in NYC’s mayoral race.
Read MoreThe Purging of Black Officials Makes Latent Racism Official Policy
Erin Aubry Kaplan dives into the current political administration’s replacement of Black officials with unqualified white ones.
Read More‘It puts a target on our back’: Trump’s war on DEI and beards in military further ostracizes Black service members
Trump’s rollback of DEI and beard waivers puts Black service members at the center of a broader fight over race and equity in the military.
Read MoreRevolutionary Fighter For Black Liberation Assata Shakur Dies At 78
Assata Shakur, Black Liberationist, has died at 78. Her life, fight for justice, and enduring legacy continue to spark debate worldwide.
Read MoreTrump Shifts $435M to HBCUs As Other Minority-Serving Colleges Lose Funding
Donald Trump’s administration has surprised many Americans by releasing funds to HBCUs and withholding money from others.
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