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50 essential civil rights speeches

By Karen Johanson Activists, athletes, actors, and preachers with sometimes-fiery presentation skills are just a few of the people who’ve communicated the message of civil rights to the masses. When many people think of civil rights, the...

Report: Netanyahu’s Government Perpetrating Unprecedented Killings, Repression Against Palestinians

Photos: YouTube Screenshots (Jerusalem) – Civilians were targeted, attacked, abused, and killed over the past year at a scale unprecedented in the recent history of Israel and Palestine, Human Rights Watch said Thursday in releasing its World Report...

The biggest losers in Gov. Newsom’s budget

(CALMATTERS) – With a $38 billion budget deficit to solve, there are more losers than winners in the plan put forward Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. But it could be worse, much worse: By projecting higher revenues, Newsom estimates a defic...

Living With Stomach Pain for Years. He Never Imagined It Was Crohn’s.

Jarrell Williams was used to having pain in his abdomen. The 28-year-old Native of Chicago had experienced this pain for years, but one day in January 2021, the pain was more intense than usual. It was sharp and consistent, but Jarrell never though...

Jerod Mayo Becomes The First Black Coach Of The New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have swiftly turned the page on a 24-year coaching dynasty, announcing Jerod Mayo as their new head coach just one day after the departure of the iconic Bill Belichick. At 37, Mayo now holds the distinction of being the NFL’s...

Jerod Mayo Becomes the Youngest Head Coach in the NFL, Succeeding Bill Belichick

2024 Detroit Policy Conference Addresses Michigan’s Population Decline with a Path to Reversal

Photo: Stephen Henderson, Executive Advisor, BridgeDetroit; Host, Detroit Today and American Black Journal moderate panelists Denise Brooks-WIlliams, Executive Vice President and CEO, Care Delivery System Operations, Henry Ford Health, Hilary Doe, Ch...

Major civil rights moments in every state

By Andrew Lisa A land of contradictions from the outset, the United States was founded by enslavers who spoke passionately and eloquently about liberty, freedom, and justice for all. In the beginning, “all” was limited to men of Europ...

Major civil rights moments across different states

Justice Department To Pursue Death Penalty Against Buffalo Supermarket Shooter Payton Gendron

Photos: YouTube Screenshots The Justice Department said Friday in a court filing it will seek the death penalty for Payton Gendron, the then-19-year-old who killed 10 people in a racially motivated shooting at a Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, New York,...

California’s controversial reparations plans face $37.9 billion obstacle in form of state budget deficit

As the 2024 legislative session begins, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus are working to put recommendations from the state’s Reparations Task Force into law as officials deal with a newly projected $37.9 billion budget deficit. De...

EBJ “…The Wonders of the Woman From Waco” Dr. Haynes My Day

By Dr. J. Ester Davis I remember the ‘pomp and circumstance’ of electing the woman from Waco. Her name was Eddie Bernice Johnson, affectionately referred to as EBJ. And today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, we celebrated the trials and traverse of the...

U.S. Senate Candidate Lawrence Hamm Will Speak In Jersey City On Saturday Jan. 13

Photos: Facebook A town hall meeting with U.S. Senate candidate Lawrence Hamm will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024, 2:00pm at All Pros Lounge, 53 Virginia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Hamm a social justice activist and chairman of the People...

Is Your Sleep Position Hurting Your Back?

Sleep is a vital function. About one-third of your lifespan is spent sleeping. Given the recommended daily sleep for adults, you’re probably spending 7 hours a night laying on a mattress. The position you sleep in affects your spinal alignment, whic...

Baltimore lands on New York Times’ ‘52 Places to Go This Year’ list

By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Al Hutchinson serves as the president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, the city’s tourism center. His team was elated to hear Baltimore was chosen for The New York Times’ “52 Places to Go This Year”...