Category : News Talk

Walz’s False Project 2025 Pregnancy Monitoring Claims

Este artículo estará disponible en español& en El Tiempo Latino. Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz falsely claimed that Project 2025 calls for the tracking of “all pregnancies” and would require people “to regist...

‘Black Parenthood Podcast’ Launches to Build Community and Support for Black Families

Image courtesy of Teen HYPE As the final days of summer have slipped away and the school year is back into full swing, the weight of parental stress continues to rise, especially for Black families. While 33% of parents nationwide report heightened s...

Scottish justice system ‘institutionally racist’, lawyer tells Bayoh inquiry

Aamer Anwar also told the inquiry that providing free legal advice to the family of Mr Bayoh, who died in police custody, jeopardised his business. Mr Bayoh, 31, a father of two, died after he was restrained on the ground by police officers in Kirkca...

Reparations committee chair explains cash payment recommendations

The chair of the St. Louis reparations committee, Kayla Reed, explains some of the recommendations at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Video provided by the city; edited by Beth O’Malley...

Aamer Anwar calls Scottish justice system ‘institutionally racist’

A human rights lawyer representing the family of a black man who died in police custody has branded the Scottish criminal justice system “institutionally racist”. Aamer Anwar told an inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh, 31, that he initially advise...

Health Matters: Black Women Have Higher Breast Cancer Risk. A New FDA Ruling Offers Hope

Getty October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Black women are about 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women and are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age, at lat...

Mia Mottley slams ‘unacceptable’ exclusion of the Caribbean in church reparations plans

BARBADOS’ Prime Minister has criticised reparations packages which have been put forward without any input from the Caribbean or descendants of enslaved people. Prime Minister Mia Mottley referenced the Church of England’s £100 million reparations...

Campbell Law hosts U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt for book discussion, signing – News

“Judge Hoyt’s remarkable career includes military reserve service, private practice city attorney, state court judge, federal court judge and adjunct professor,” explained Professor Lucas Osborn, who clerked for Judge Hoyt after law school. “He ha...

Two juveniles rescued as Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office arrests over 100 in human trafficking sting

SACRAMENTO (US Media Group) — A sweeping two-day operation led by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of more than 100 individuals involved in human trafficking and prostitution, while also rescuing two juveniles from th...

Q&A: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist Rooted in Detroit and Focused on the 2024 Election, Building a Future for Black Communities

Garlin Gilchrist stands rooted in Detroit’s story, deeply connected to the lives of its residents. Born and raised in the city, Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor reflects the spirit of its people. As the upcoming election approaches, Gilchrist speaks di...

Reclaiming Health and Tackling the Stigma of Pilates Through Sculpt Pilates Studio in Detroit

Imagining a Pilates studio often conjures images of slender bodies in tranquil suburban settings. Yet this vision can feel alien to many, especially Black women, who may see themselves excluded from this narrative. Melanie Steele’s vision for Pilates...

Detroit Digs Deep as Michigan Science Center Brings Tyrannosaurs Exhibit to Life

Detroit is preparing for an exciting prehistoric experience. On October 6, 2024, the Michigan Science Center will open its latest exhibit, Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family. Sponsored by Ford Philanthropy, this exhibit will give visitors a chance to...

Sheku Bayoh lawyer says justice system ‘institutionally racist’

PA Media The lawyer representing the family of a black man who died in police custody has described Scotland’s criminal justice system as “institutionally racist”. Aamer Anwar said he initially advised Sheku Bayoh’s relatives to trust the Crown...

California took several actions for reparations. Could MD be next?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s apology last week for the state’s part in condoning slavery has reinvigorated conversations in Maryland about what can be done to atone for its role in enslavement and the subsequent discriminatory practices levied agai...

NYC Black Chamber of Commerce and Locality Partner to Empower Black-Owned Businesses with Advertising Grant

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The NYC Black Chamber of Commerce (NYCBCC) and Locality, the preeminent local television solutions provider, are proud to announce a collaborative initiative to support Black-owned businesses through a spec...