Category : News Talk

Wayne County Schools Seek Voter Support to Renew Millage for Student Success and Career Preparation

The conversation surrounding the future of Wayne County’s schools intensified as school boards across the region finalized their decision. A majority voted to place the renewal of the Wayne County Regional Enhancement Millage on the November 5, 2024...

Slave-related reparations could soon be distributed in Amherst

AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – We’re one step closer to seeing slave-related reparations paid out to members of the Amherst community and the next vote on the matter is slated for next week. A five person reparations committee is expected to form i...

Kamala Harris, reparations, and guaranteed income

KAMALA HARRIS, REPARATIONS, AND GUARANTEED INCOME. Kamala Harris has been running for president for 44 days. So far, even though she is the vice president of the United States, she has not been subjected to the intense scrutiny directed at all other...

Harris now mum on reparations she signaled support for in 2020 White House run

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign did not reveal her position on reparations for Black Americans when asked Wednesday by Fox News Digital, despite growing anticipation from progressive advocates after California lawmakers withdrew their reparati...

California showcases the failures of Democrats and reparations

California Democrats’ reparations saga has crashed and burned in its first attempt to get off the ground because it turns out that an unworkable idea being handled by the most incompetent state government in the country is not exactly well-positione...

UW Medical Students Pioneer New Pathway For Black Health Justice

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) offers unique opportunities for medical students to pursue specialized interests and develop advanced knowledge. One prominent example is the Black Health Jus...

Centerpiece Reparations Bill Derailed by Newsom’s Late Request. Here’s Why

SB 1403 was a late addition to the CLBC’s priority package. It had the support of advocates who believed an agency, which would determine eligibility, was necessary to establish a viable reparations program.“I don’t know of any other effort for repar...

Cannabis Lounge + Music Venue Gets Approval in Ypsilanti Township

Picture this: a vibrant space where music fills the air, food trucks line up, and people gather to enjoy good vibes while consuming cannabis in a safe, legal setting. This vision is taking shape near Ypsilanti Township, where a new 4-acre cannabis co...

Conference highlights impact of COVID on Black health workers | Article, News | News

UNISON and the TUC held a joint conference yesterday evening to explore the experience of Black health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Held at Doughty Street Chambers – a barristers’ chambers particularly known for its work on human rights an...