Category : News Talk

Reparations Efforts in Alameda County Stumble and Try to Pick Themselves Up

“We are trying not to recreate the wheel,” Debra Gore-Mann, president and CEO of Oakland racial justice organization the Greenlining Institute, told KQED. In looking at other reparations projects, Gore-Mann said the Alameda County Commission quickly...

Oakland County’s Juneteenth Event Spotlights Underground Railroad: A Celebration of History, Freedom, and Unity

Oakland County’s second annual Juneteenth celebration is set to be a remarkable event, shining a spotlight on the Underground Railroad and its vital role in the fight for freedom. This year’s festivities, scheduled for Wednesday, June 12,...

All Gave Some: veteran resources for mental health help around the Black Hills

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – South Dakota is one of the best states in the country when it comes to veteran services, according to Veteran Affairs, but almost 1 in 4 veterans still suffer from mental health concerns. As part of that success, the...

Dem in major Senate race accused of ‘pandering’ to Black voters by supporting reparations

FIRST ON FOX: The Democrat running in what could be one of this year’s top Senate races is being accused of “pandering” to Black voters with taxpayer-funded reparations.The conservative Win it Back PAC announced Friday its launch of a new ad, part of...

LIVE from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central Draws 20,000 to Roosevelt Park

Caption: About 20,000 people packed Roosevelt Park Thursday, June 6, 2024 for Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central to celebrate the historic re-opening of Michigan Central Station following an extensive six-year renovation by Ford. Emin...

90% of Michigan state troopers are White − why making the force more representative is a challenge

The Michigan State Police force is predominantly White and male. Doug Coombe by Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University Experts see increasing diversity among police as a key solution to reducing racial bias in traffic stops, arrest rates and offi...

Grenada demands Bank of England pay reparations for its ownership of slave plantations

GRENADA IS demanding the Bank of England pay reparations for its ownership of slave plantations. According to a report in The Telegraph, the government of Grenada has delivered a letter to Andrew Bailey, the Bank’s governor calling for it to atone f...

Some GOP members jeer, walk out as former officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 visit Pa. House

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A visit to the Pennsylvania House floor by two former police officers who helped protect the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot of 2021 drew boos and walkouts by some Republican legislators this week.Witnesses said the appearance W...

U.S. Confronts Failures as Terrorism Spreads in West Africa

In the shadow of the Sept. 11 attacks, the United States rushed troops and military aid to a swath of West Africa to help French forces stop the spread of Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups. More than a decade later, and with hundreds of millions...

Review: Will Smith is back in ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ with Martin Lawrence riding shotgun

By Jake Coyle | The Associated Press This image released by Sony Pictures shows Will Smith, left, and Martin Lawrence in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” (Frank Masi/Columbia Pictures-Sony via AP) (AP) – “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth instal...

How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care

By Tom Murphy | The Associated Press (AP) – Patients can now see an array of doctors without leaving their recliner thanks to telemedicine. But that doesn’t mean trips to the office should end. Finding the right balance between virtual a...

Dream.Org comes to Sacramento

By Steve Martarano | Solving Sacramento Dream.Org, a national organization based in Oakland, was founded as the Dream Corps in 2007 by entrepreneur-activist Van Jones with the goal of reaching across political divides to bring justice, and enviro...

Deltas to host online political event with state lawmakers

The Daytona Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is honoring Black women who are making their mark in...

Black Businesses, Entrepreneurs Showcased At Juneteenth Celebration

OAK LAWN, IL — Snatched Angels presents a Juneteenth Celebration from noon to 7 p.m. this Sunday, June 9, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn. Come for a day filled with music, food and community. Shop at 75 local vendors wit...

Conservative Group Sues City Of Evanston, Illinois, Over Reparations Program For Black Residents

Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP/Getty Images A conservative activist group has filed a class action lawsuit against Evanston, Illinois’ reparations program, arguing that its race-based eligibility criteria make it unconstitutional....