Category : Lifestyle

BLACK HISTORY, POLITICS AND WAR

It is ironic that this Black History Month is one of the most unique since the celebration of this holiday! Former president Donald Trump has lost a legal battle. He has been charged with fraud, and has been fined in a New York fraud case. The case...

State Reports Rise in High School Graduation Rates for Class of 2023

On Friday morning, new data was unveiled, showcasing the Class of 2023’s graduation and dropout metrics. The reported high school graduation rate across the state reached 81.77% in 2023, marking an upward trend for the second consec...

Most Black Teens Want Schools to Teach Slavery’s Legacy

This post was originally published on Word In Black By: Aziah Siid Banning books written by Black authors, issuing permission slips to hear a book by a Black author, blocking the AP African American Studies curriculum — those are just some of the way...

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Charts a New Course: From Democrat to Re…

Imagine, if you will, the stir that erupts in a community when a prominent figure does the unexpected. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, in a candid conversation on the ‘Verdict with Ted Cruz’ podcast, recently shared the whirlwind of reaction...

Reparations for Ukraine: Three Proposals from Europe

Author’s notes: This post is made in my personal capacity. The proposals discussed in this post as well as other legal options for securing reparations are discussed in detail in my study for the European Parliamentary Research Service, published on...

Uniting Forces: How Gilead Sciences and National Black Leadership …

On a day marked both by solemn reflection and spirited action, the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day stands as a beacon of hope and a call to arms in the ongoing battle against a relentless foe. The theme for 2024, ‘Engage, Educate, Empow...

Biden’s Walk Can Beat Trump’s Talk with the Working Class, But He Needs to Speak Up

By Ben Jealous Spoiler alert! Donald Trump will be allowed to remain on the ballot this fall.& One way or another, the Supreme Court is going to decide that a state cannot remove Trump based on the 14th amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holdin...

Descendants Of Black Entrepreneur Discover Santa Monica Took Family’s Land

Photo: Getty Images The descendants of a Black entrepreneur are seeking justice after discovering the city of Santa Monica took their family’s land decades ago. The land where the Viceroy Hotel currently stands on Ocean Avenue and Pico Boulev...

This Day in History: Trayvon Martin Is Shot and Killed

The post This Day in History: Trayvon Martin Is Shot and Killed appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

Tishaura Jones speaking at reparations commission meeting tonight

MoDOT closing I-64 EB exit ramp to 14th St. downtown … 30 mins ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Weekend shooting in The Grove leaves 2 hospitalized 32 mins ago...

This Baltimore-made social shopping platform is designed to support Black businesses

Traditional shopping apps often lack tools for brand promotion. An Ellicott City-based entrepreneur is betting on tech to provide tools for businesses in Baltimore. “I taught myself how to code,” said Vincent Johnson, founder and CEO of Xclusit, an a...

Celebrating Black History Month With Motoring While Black

The question often arises: what do you like doing with your cars? What qualifies as a good “car day” for you? Are you into Club Racing? Do you like autocrossing? Are car meets your thing? Do you like wrenching in the garage? Do you like long drives t...

The Black Bean Bonanza: Unveiling Health and Flavor in Baton Rouge

In the heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a culinary revolution quietly simmers, centered around an unassuming hero: the black bean. This versatile legume has woven its way into the fabric of various cuisines, celebrated not only for its rich, earthy...

Police Physically Remove Man From Vehicle For Expired Registration

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer Sacramento police attempt to physically remove Eric Murphy from his car Feb. 10. Courtesy of Eric Murphy Eric Murphy said he feared for his life as soon as he saw the police lights flashing. The 31...

African American issues dominate Darryl Rouson funding requests

Sen. Darryl Rouson is asking for nearly $78 million in funding for local projects, with the biggest asks for those who would benefit a large chunk of his constituents — those in the African American community. Of the $77.9 million, spanning 58 reque...