Category : News Talk

What Are Reparations? – Non Profit News

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: A Policy Vision from the Movement for Black Lives.” View the full webinar here. When it comes to even repair and what Black people need, people have...

Dems Urge For Biden Orders On Reparations To Boost Black Vote

With recent polls showing Joe Biden losing support among black voters in swing states, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) is urging Biden to look into buying votes – through executive orders on reparations. “Simply put, reparations can drive black vote...

Student demands at University of Chicago encampment include defunding police, reparations, cutting emissions

CHICAGO – The student demands from the University of Chicago’s anti-Israel encampment is a giant progressive wishlist that goes well beyond Gaza. The encampment formed Monday, called “The U Chicago Popular University for Gaza,̶...

Cinco De Mayo: Five Interesting Facts You Should Know About the Popular Mexican American Holiday

Edward Henderson | California Black Media (CBM) – To explore the historical significance of Cinco De Mayo, we step back to the origins of the commemoration, share how some Mexican American Californians regard it and trace how it has morphed...

‘Stop’ What You’re Doing

By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer Most Black men today have had some sort of interaction with law enforcement and police-involved shootings continue to make local and national headlines. The American Psychiatric Association acknowled...

Experts fear ‘catastrophic’ college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

By Collin Binkley | The Associated Press Ashnaelle Bijoux (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) WASHINGTON (AP) — The last thing standing between Ashnaelle Bijoux and her college dream is the FAFSA form — a financial aid application that’s supposed to help s...

The Truth About Crypto: What Black Investors Should Know

(WIB) – The global cryptocurrency market is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2030, signaling advancements in virtual banking systems and potential gains for investors. The market has expanded to thousands of cryptocurrencies since their introduct...

Prom Remodeled: A Chance to Relive Your Prom Night with a Twist

Detroit is gearing up for another round of Prom Remodeled, a creative and lively fundraising event designed to boost support for the city’s communities. At the forefront of the much-anticipated Prom Remodeled event is Life Remodeled, a beacon of real...

The NFL Draft and Beyond – A Landmark Moment for Detroit Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Culture

Detroit celebrated a landmark moment as it hosted the NFL Draft, setting an attendance record with 275,000 people on its first day. This historic event did more than just showcase Detroit’s love for sports; it spotlighted the city’s burgeoning role a...

Efforts Surrounding NFL Draft Will Pay Dividends Well Beyond the Week

When the 2024 NFL Draft came to town, Detroit didn’t just host a major sporting event; it redefined what such an event could mean for a city. However, it is evident that there’s no other city quite like Detroit. Breaking the NFL draft overall attenda...