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Black Bostonians demand more than $15 billion in slavery reparations

The Boston People’s Reparations Commission has demanded the city invest $15 billion in slavery reparations for the Black Bostonian community. Over 200 members of the community gathered at a Commission meeting at the Bolling Building in Nubia...

Supreme Court Sides with African-American Voters After White Voters Try to Block Second Black Voting District in Louisiana, Claiming It Violated Their ‘Personal Dignity’

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Louisiana to use a congressional map that includes a second district where the majority of voters are Black — a decision that is set to have significant implications for the 2024 elections. ...

Michigan Central Station Reopens: Here’s How to Get Free Tickets to Join the Celebration

Starting May 21 at 12 p.m. ET, Michigan Central Station will open ticket registration for Michigan Central OPEN, a community celebration from June 6 to June 16. This event marks the reopening of the historic Michigan Central Station, res...

Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit Hosted by WellSpan Health and York College – Franklin County Free Press

WellSpan Health partnered with York College to organize the 2nd annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit. The event aimed to promote career opportunities in healthcare to over 300 students and caregivers in South Central Pennsylvania. Attendees...

What drives California’s budget decisions? A lot of politics, not as much data

(CALMATTERS) – Frustration came through loud and clear as legislators hurled question after question at the head of the state’s homelessness interagency council: Why, after years of planning and billions of dollars invested, is there so little...

Clinical and Translational Collaborative of Northern Ohio addresses health disparities for Black mothers; Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine’s Linda Bradley weighs in

Health inequities among Black women persist The Blade: The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio held the Black Maternal Health Equity Summit earlier this month to examine and consider solutions to address disparities in...

If anyone should be paying slavery reparations, it’s West Africa

The Dean of Chapel in Trinity College, Cambridge, the Rev Michael Banner, has computed that Britain owes more than £200 billion to Caribbean nations as reparations for slavery. Banner is not a historian nor an accountant but a clergyman and his ca...

Black Men in White Coats showcases career path to health care – Central Penn Business Journal

Listen to this article WellSpan Health and York College hosted a youth summit to introduce a diverse group of middle and high school students to careers in health care on May 18. The second annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit drew more...

Joe Biden’s Enduring Commitment to the Black Community: Six Decades of Advocacy and Action

When one delves into the expansive realm of American politics, it cannot be overlooked that few figures have stood the test of time and demonstrated a relentless commitment to the Black community like President Joe Biden. From his teenage years,...

Stop Asking Black Student-Athletes to Fix America’s DEI Mess

This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: John Celestand Back in early March, in a statement released on social media, legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith blasted his alma mater, the University of Florida, for eliminati...

Did Biden’s Morehouse graduation speech break tension with Black voters?

Through emotive appeals and, at times, humor, President Joe Biden’s commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday sought to inspire and celebrate the Class of 2024 while appealing to a crucial constituency needed for his reelection: Black voter...

Iconic Detroit Branch NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner Draws Thousands, Showcases Influential Voices

Photo Credit: NAACP Detroit Branch The Detroit Branch NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner, renowned as the largest and most prestigious event of its kind, draws thousands of attendees each year to hear from influential voices. This year, the 46th U.S...

UK owes Caribbean nations more than £200bn in reparations for slavery, Cambridge don claims

20 May 2024, 10:38 Cambridge academic claims Britain owes £205bn in reparations. Picture: alamy Britain owes Caribbean nations £205 billion in slavery reparations, a leading aca...

Woke Cambridge academic claims Britain owes £205 BILLION in reparations to Caribbean

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By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff WriterEDITOR’S NOTE: Jabari Rahotep is The OBSERVER’s audience development manager. He was inspired to share his very personal journey with mental health after seeing colleague Genoa Barrow’s special series on...