Category : News Talk

Biden grants posthumous pardon for Marcus Garvey

With just about 24 hours left to his presidency, President Biden answered a plea this morning to posthumously pardon late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey for a crime his descendants say he did not commit.& Garvey, the Jamaican-born leader o...

Maryland Black Caucus To Support Commission Studying Reparations

by Daniel Johnson January 19, 2025 Maryland has not yet acknowledged or made amends for consequences of the systematic economic exploitation and mistreatment of Black people....

Next markers on Springfield’s African-American Heritage Trail mapped and ready

Illuminating local history and celebrating unsung heroes, the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail is preparing to grow. Eight markers on trail are in place already. In 2018, the first one was dedicated near Timmons Temple — now...

Living in Altadena is a milestone for many Black families. Now, the community is reeling from what they’ve lost to the fire

Altadena, California CNN — Nearly every day since the Eaton Fire destroyed her home, Dr. Dorothy Ludd-Lloyd’s relatives have tried to get the 88-year-old past the National Guard so she can sift through t...

More Than a Century After the Tulsa Race Massacre, One Question Endures: What Is Justice?

Rising on the north side of the city in 1906, Greenwood embodied Black American promise and success. It was filled with hotels, restaurants, theaters and other small businesses, inspiring the name Black Wall Street. But in 1921, Greenwood was swallo...

Live updates: Charleston prepares to welcome Joe Biden on his final day as president

President Joe Biden took the stage around 4 p.m. at the International African American Museum on Charleston Harbor after speaking at Royal Missionary Baptist Church. At the North Charleston church, Biden delivered remarks about today’s cease...

Adekeye Adebajo | Global Africa’s quest for reparations

#Black Lives Matter Global Network, Rhodes Must Fall, and other civic movements mobilised anti-racism protesters around the globe in 2020 more effectively than at any other time in living memory. Oppressive statues in America and Europe have been to...

The problem with pulse oximeters your doctor probably doesn’t know.

The doctors and nurses didn’t believe Tomisa Starr was having trouble breathing. Two years ago, Starr, 61, of Sacramento, California, was in the hospital for a spike in her blood pressure. She has multiple chronic health problems, including heart fai...

Governor Whitmer Signs Landmark Transit and Economic Development Legislation

Standing at the crossroads of progress and equity, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted a pivotal legislative change that will reshape the future of transit and taxation in Wayne County. On Friday, Whitmer signed into law a measure that man...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream Was Reparations—It’s Time To Make It A Reality

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is often celebrated with the inspiring words of his “I Have a Dream” speech, where he envisioned a nation where equality transcends race. However, as we commemorate his life, we must not forget one of the most urg...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Lambda Pi Omega Chapter Presents: “We Are One” AKA Day of Service for MLK Day

On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Lambda Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its “We Are One” AKA Day of Service, a powerful initiative to support the Detroit community....

Keith Lee, 5 Other Black Businesses That Blew up on Tiktok

Tiktok’s famous user Keith Lee built his platform by doing honest food reviews from local restaurants in Las Vegas and that resulted in a positive uptick for sales and business prospects for most of the locations. Eventually his reviews prompte...

What We Know About What Led to the L.A. Wildfires

Multiple fires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area after flames have razed neighborhoods, forced mass evacuations and claimed at least 27 lives over more than a week. Some fires have been contained, but three are still active. That inclu...

Streets temporarily closing Jan. 20 for MLK Day events in two Sacramento areas

Special to The OBSERVERMany people will be gathering to participate in local events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20.For the safety of participants and residents, please be aware that street closures will be occurring...

Canada and Mexico Are Helping to Fight California Fires, Contrary to Meme

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Canada and Mexico have sent firefighting crews to help battle the blazes in the Los Angeles area, and Ukraine also has offered assistance. But social media posts mislea...