Category : News Talk

As Black churches see emptier pews, Democrats may lose a key turnout weapon

Ever since the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Black voters have been the Democratic Party’s most loyal constituency. But lately, that bond has been looking more tenuous. Polls show President Joe Biden’s support among Black voters across the United State...

New Study Reveals Heightened Fear And Mistrust Of Health System in Bla

NewsOne Featured Video Source: Prostock-Studio / Getty A recent Pew Research Center study, based on responses from over 4,700 Black adults in September, highlighted widespread beliefs about medical mistrust within the community. Over half...

A ‘tremendous opportunity.’ Northeastern researchers dig into Boston’s past in support of Boston’s Reparations Task Force

Published on June 20, 2024 A ‘tremendous opportunity.’ Northeastern researchers dig into Boston’s past in support of Boston’s Reparations Task Force Next Tuesday, June 25, reparations will be taken up once again as Boston’s task force meets. Nort...

Israel Will Participate in Olympic Games in Paris, Contrary to Threads Post

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Israel will send a delegation of about 85 athletes to the Olympic Games in Paris in July. Protesters opposed to the war in Gaza have called for limited participation by...

High court blocks Taxpayer Protection Act from California ballot

By Alexei Koseff (CALMATTERS) – The California Supreme Court sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature on the constitutionality of a sweeping anti-tax measure, ruling today that it cannot go before voters in Novemb...

Chicago mayor creates task force on reparations – Illinois

(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to create a Reparations Task Force. Johnson said he was proud to sign the order to develop a Black Reparations Agenda. “Thank you very much. God bless you. And God bl...

Grant Supports Research to Identify Barriers to Health Care for Black Women

A $1.58 million grant will support work by a health communication scholar at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing and a medical oncologist at West Cancer Center and Research Institute (WCCRI) to identify sociocultura...

Chicago mayor creates task force on reparations

B.L.V.D. Launches in Southfield with Exciting All-Day Dining Experience

Caption: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, (L) Ron Sims (M) Southfield Mayor Ken J. Siver with B.L.V.D business owners, supporter’s, local dignitaries B.L.V.D. (brunch, lunch, vibes, and dinner) Dining is an exciting new restaurant in Southfield that of...

Moment CA Dem WEEPS when GOP Latina says reparations are doomed

By James Reinl, Social Affairs Correspondent, For Dailymail.Com Published: 11:30 EDT, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 11:30 EDT, 20 June 2024 A top California Democrat was brought to tears when he was told in a heated debate that Asian and La...

WATCH: Monument dedicated in Alabama to those who endured slavery

Greg Morrison reports on the dedication of a monument to the enslaved in Montgomery, Alabama. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Thousands of surnames grace the towering monument, representing the more than 4 million enslaved people who were freed after t...

Staunton Black Business Collective formed to support Black businesses

STAUNTON – A group of community stakeholders has organized to help grow Black businesses in Staunton. The Staunton Black Business Collective was created to support current Black business owners and encourage entrepreneurship in the Black community,...

Ways to Give

LDF offers several innovative ways to support our work that add to your financial well-being while also potentially increasing the value of your contribution. By using one of these donation options, you are contributing to our work expanding democra...

Journey To Juneteenth 2024: RTM News Provides A National Look At Celebrations And Traditions (Video)

The “Journey to Juneteenth 2024” is captured through the scope of Real Times Media’s News Team which consists of New Pittsburgh Courier,& Atlanta Daily World,& Chicago Defender, and& Michigan Chronicle.& We invite you to...

Justice For Greenwood: Reparations Now For Black America’s Black Wall Street

By Dr. Ron DanielsIBW Photos: YouTube ScreenshotsWikimedia Commons I finally had the opportunity to visit the historic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Black community in that city that was so prosperous that the renowned Booker T. Washingt...