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Known as Freedom Day, Liberation Day, and also Emancipation Day, June 19 marks when Union Army forces from the north arrived in Galveston, Texas to finally deliver federal orders that slavery was officially

They are hunting Black men and killing them for sport, it

Daniel Q. Gillion, Julie Beren Platt and Marc E. Platt Presidential Distinguished Professor, University of Pennsylvania

In fact, its global impact might have resulted in this being the first time that individuals can truly identify with what people residing in other parts of the world are

Busta's Person of the Week: From Madison, N.C. to the Mandela mansion in South Africa: Part 2 The post Bustas Person of the Week: From Madison, N.C. to the Mandela mansion in South Africa: Part 2 appeared first on WS Chronicle.

, such as these books by African-American authors. Many of these titles years. Raised by her extended African-American family, she endured racism, rape novel in the canon of African-American literature. While all events in

Ebony Magazine has removed its CEO Willard Jackson following an ongoing independent investigation about unspecified improper transactions. The board of... View Article The post Ebony replaces CEO Willard Jackson after a financial investigation appeared first on TheGrio.

Evelyn Forde is the headteacher of Copthall School, a high-performing, multi-cultural girls school based in North London. Tell us about your current job responsibilities,  do you have a typical day, week, month, or quarter? I have a student body of nearly a 1000 students and 140 staff, no day is

We'd love to tell you Happy Father's Day, but in today's day and age, we feel the need to just say Congratulations, you've made it another year. In the words of Charles S. Dutton in the movie Menace 2 Society, the HUNT is on.

The coronavirus has turned the world upside down. In fact, its global impact might have resulted in this being the first time that individuals can truly identify with what people residing in other parts of the world are feeling. The post Fearfully and Wonderfully Made appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

By Vincent L. Hall “Do we have the intelligence, humor, imagination, courage, tolerance, love, respect, and will to meet the challenge? Time will tell. None of us alonecan save the

The rite of passage known as high school graduation signals success, with each year’s observation embraced with a sense of survival. For all of the Class of 2020 high school graduates, the global pandemic that turned much of the academic year into a life-threatening obstacle course added an unforeseen element of realism. Among the graduates []

When Riverside City Councilman Chuck Condor posted an insensitive and racist tweet a couple of weeks ago, Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-61) did not hesitate to join Riverside City Councilwoman Gaby Plascencia and others in calling for Condor’s resignation. The same day the IE Voice/Black Voice News

Ericka Huggins, the longest-serving female leader of the revolutionary organization, talks about the party’s legacy and Black Lives MatterContinue reading on ZORA »

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There are countless African-American legends - men and women who have made significant contributions to America and other parts of the world in the fields of science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment among others. Legendary figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou,... The post Eight black living legends who inspired the world appeared first on Face2Face Africa.

A good book ensures that one’s story is never erased. In honor of our triumphant story, celebrating 50 years as a magazine, we’ve chosen 50 remarkable books from the last […] The post The 50 Most Impactful Black Books Of The Last 50 Years appeared first on Essence.

What You Need To Know: Reverend C.T. Vivian was laid to rest Thursday following a celebration of a life well-lived and a man greatly loved.  One of the soldiers in the fight for voting rights and equality for over 60 years, Dr. Vivian was lauded by family and friends at a private funeral Thursday

The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF), which counts among the District's favorite summer pastimes, runs from Friday, July 24 to Thursday, July 30.

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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”…Continue reading on ZORA »

When speaking about slavery, Tom Cotton described it as a "necessary evil upon which the union was built, but the union was built in a way, as (Abraham) Lincoln said, to put slavery on the course to its ultimate extinction.” 

When speaking about slavery, Tom Cotton described it as a "necessary evil upon which the union was built, but the union was built in a way, as (Abraham) Lincoln said, to put slavery on the course to its ultimate extinction.” 

(BPRW) BOUNCE ANNOUNCES 2020-21 SLATE OF BOLD NEW ORIGINALS FROM TOP NAMES IN ENTERTAINMENT Cedric The Entertainer to Produce New Sitcom Johnson Starring D.L. Hughley; Vivica A. Fox Headlines Secrets…

Center Parc Credit Union has named Donna Williams as the community development liaison for its three new branches in Savannah and Pooler. Two will open in September followed by a third in 2021. “During these unprecedented times, Center Parc Credit Union is committed to supporting community, consumers and members through accessibility, sponsorship, savings, financial literacy and mobile banking opportunities,” Williams … Continue reading "Center Parc Credit Union Hires Donna Williams As Community Liaison"

Yes, it’s deliciously filthy. It also follows in the footsteps of many female (and male)… The post ‘WAP’ by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Is a Joyful Role Reversal appeared first on Houston Forward Times.

Authors like Zane helped Black women realize that they come first (wink wink) Continue reading on ZORA »

Glencoe Rallies for Racial Justice By Rev. Dwayne A. Gary, 4thEpiscopal District On June 7, 2020, the Glencoe Clergy Association, led by the Rev. Dwayne [...]

“…Thus, the cycle continues. The cycle of history repeats itself in remarkable ways, small and large, across the generations of us Jamaicans, though we may be scattered around the diaspora and far away from home where it all started. It is up to...

President Trump derogatorily refers to Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe.” However, with the selection of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate, Sleepy Joe has awakened a formidable political giant that will with the blessings of God redeem the soul of America.

More importantly, though, her candidacy is emblematic of this unprecedented moment of racial reckoning in America, and the outsized role that Black women are playing in leading the nation through this period of

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the oldest Greek-letter organization established for African American women, was founded on January 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washingto…

Hands down, Brandy was the voice of R&B in the 1990s. In a time when Aaliyah and Mary J. Blige dominated the charts, Brandy broke onto the scene with her self-titled debut in 1994 when she was just…

[IPS] Dehradun, India -- According to the World Health Organization (WHO) at-least 15% of the population globally has some form or other of a disability- considered the world's largest minority population and one that any of us can join at any point in our lives. It therefore makes so much sense

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As Joe Biden said the day after announcing his choice, “This morning, all across the nation, little girls woke up, especially little black and brown girls, who so often feel overlooked and undervalued in their communities, but today, today just maybe, they’re seeing themselves for the first time in

\ By MARC H. MORIAL National Urban League “I just sat with that for a minute. I just sat there. And then I found, out of nowhere, just tears coming down – like they [...] The post Kamala Harris selection represents unprecedented moment of racial reckoning appeared first on Dallas Examiner.

Ian Zack’s “Odetta” and Matthew Frye Jacobson’s “One Grain of Sand” assess the legacy of the singer, whose career intertwined with the civil rights movement.

The third annual "Give 8/28" event, founded by a woman from Harlem, honors some of the most significant milestones in Black history while raising money for Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits.

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Author Ibi Zoboi and activist Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five, turn his childhood pain into poetry in this new novel in verse, about a Black teenager convicted of a crime he didn't commit.

A popular African proverb reads, "An elder who dies is like a library that burns." When Maya Angelou passed in 2014, it marked a significant loss for the Black community. A woman who used the power of her words to advocate for civil rights, fight for women's rights and help readers believe in a better life, Angelou's work will be studied and beloved for generations to come.  While countless poems, several autobiographies and even more lectures will eternally honor her legacy, the following five poems were powerful and symbolic in their own regard. Either published during monumental

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That’s the record for Black America: Donald Trump failed, tens of thousands of our family members died, and COVID-19 has expanded the wealth gap, leaving millions of Black Americans behind. Source

Ryan Taylor Data News Weekly Contributor The “American Dream” is riddled with hypocrisy and half-truths – especially if you are a person of color. The old adage of success being a modicum of working hard

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