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Appointees to study slavery reparations in N.Y. to be named by month’s end

State legislative leaders are expected to name the nine people who will study reparations for descendants of enslaved people and consequences of New York’s impacts on the slave trade before Black History Month ends, lawmakers said Monday. Gov....

Black Bostonians group calls for $15 billion in reparations for slavery, discrimination

As Boston’s Task Force on Reparations continues to mull a path forward, a local group of Black Bostonians is calling for $15 billion from the city as reparations for slavery and centuries of discrimination. “It’s really difficult to put a right or w...

Proposed reparations bills leave out cash payments; Bakersfield leaders say closing wealth gap should be priority

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Last week, a slate of reparations bills was introduced by state lawmakers to address reparations and the legacy of racial inequity in California. Some proposals to address reparations include policies like the state iss...

In Pursuit of Black Love – A Conversation About Black Love & The Revolutionary Power It Possesses

Scene of Darius (Laurenz Tate) and Nina (Nia Long) Sitting in the Poetry Bar from Love Jones, 1997 When I think of Black love, I think of beauty. Beautiful Black bodies lost in the moonlight of their skin. I think of my parents. I think of m...

In Pursuit of Black Love: A Conversation About Black Love & Its Revolutionary Power

Amy Schumer Has Endometriosis, Not a Vaccine-Related Ailment

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. SciCheck Digest Comedian Amy Schumer has said she’s having “some medical and hormonal” issues related to endometriosis that have affected her appearance. But some socia...

Black History Month lecture series highlights mental health, history, music and more

A lecture series with topics including African American history and music, mental health and politics is taking place in Springfield this month. Ayanna Crawford is a host and member of the planning committee for the Lift Every Voice lecture series....

State launches Black Health Week Initiative

This historic proclamation not only marks a significant milestone for Black history in Washington State but also symbolizes a bold commitment to addressing the unique health disparities faced by the Black community. Throughout history, the Black com...

Inside Kamala Harris’ quiet effort to break through the Biden campaign’s information bubble

Washington, DC (CNN) —& For some, it’s been a conversation off to the side at the White House congressional holiday party. Others have gathered at actress Eva Longoria’s house in Los Angeles.& Still more have& huddled on Air Force Two&am...

Black mothers and infants face higher health risks, learn how our community is coming together to help

Black mothers and infants face higher health risks, learn how our community is coming together to help | KGET 17...

Kansas governor celebrates Black history, seeks support for voting rights, health care agenda

Gov. Laura Kelly, bracketed by Black legislators and others gathered at the Capitol, signed a proclamation marking the historical contributions of Blacks to Kansas communities and the ongoing fight for racial justice. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Refle...

Diallo Smith Named President and COO at Life Remodeled

Life Remodeled, a Detroit-based nonprofit focused on transforming vacant schools into vibrant community centers, is pleased to announce the elevation of Diallo Smith from Chief Operating Officer to the dual role of President and COO. In the heart of...

Not My Son’s “Every Step of The Way” Gala: A night of celebration and impact in Dallas

Brace yourself, Dallas! Not My Son (“NMS”), the unstoppable Black women-led non-profit powerhouse dedicated to dismantling city and national systems of oppression, is gearing up for its fourth annual gala, “Every Step of The Way.” This electrifying...

South Dallas will elect a new trustee this May

By Keri Mitchell Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Dallas ISD School Board President Justin Henry announced this week he will not seek reelection as the District 9 trustee, and a four-way race to replace him is underway.In& a lette...

Ohio MLK awards recognize Cincinnati changemakers

By Melissa Vince Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission& COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission announced the winners of the annual Ohio MLK Awards honoring the service...