Category : News Talk

Clarence Page: Reparations program, meant to attack discrimination, accused of being discriminatory

News that a conservative nonprofit legal group is challenging the Evanston, Illinois, groundbreaking reparations program got me thinking about the many attempts to redress the wrongs of systemic racism through monetary compensation. Americans have a...

Uneven Progress: Rising Insurance Rates and Coverage Gains for Minority Communities Under the Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), a landmark piece of legislation, has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of healthcare in America. Since its implementation in 2010, millions of Americans have gained access to healthcare coverage, a monumental ste...

Meet Paris’ Black dandies, the Sapeurs

Jocelyn Armel, aka the Bachelor, is one of the most talked-about ‘Sapeurs’ in the media. He’s known for his outings, interviews and above all for his promotion of the ‘Sapeurs’ and Africa. Author provided by Daouda Coulibaly, EDC Paris Business Scho...

Black churches getting hyped for community health

Bishop Michael F. Jones, Friendly Temple Church senior pastor, is inviting men to “Hyped Fo...

Rayla Campbell works to be a conservative African American voice in politics

MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Black leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference in politics, education, business, the arts or another area of interest. Profiles of these leaders will be published leading...

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested in Roberts County, SD After Vehicle Crash

{KXLG – Roberts County, SD} Roberts County law enforcement responded to reports of a vehicle crash on County Rd 19, also known as Mud Lake Rd, near the intersection with Co Rd 7, or Lake Rd. Upon arrival, officers found an individual, later identifi...

Boston Reparations Task Force Fosters Community Storytelling with $70,000 Program

In an effort to deepen engagement with the city’s past, the Boston Reparations Task Force (RTF) is ushering in a Community Grassroots Partnerships Program aimed at bringing to light the narratives of Black Bostonians. Announced on June 7, the...

Historic and Bold: NAACP Demands Biden Halt Weapons to Israel Amid Black Voter Concerns

The NAACP has called upon President Joe Biden to “indefinitely” halt all weapons deliveries to Israel and leverage U.S. influence to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. This unprecedented stance by the venerable civil rights o...

Impact Network Emerges as Premier Family-Friendly Entertainment Hub for the Black Community Under Leadership of Royal W. Jackson

It is no secret that the media landscape, often dominated by voices and narratives that fail to fully resonate with or represent the richness of Black culture. However, Impact Network stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Founded in 2010 by Bis...

Evanston’s reparations program, meant to attack discrimination, accused of being discriminatory

Clarence Page, syndicated columnist News that a conservative nonprofit legal group is challenging Evanston, Illinois’ groundbreaking reparations program got me thinking about the many attempts to redress the wrongs o...

Q&A on Biden’s Border Order

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. On June 4, President Joe Biden announced new measures to restrict asylum eligibility for those apprehended while trying to enter the U.S. illegally across the southern border. As...

Evanston Reparations Committee chair responds to federal lawsuit

Robin Rue Simmons, chair of the Evanston Reparations Committee, addressed public questions surrounding the ongoing federal lawsuit filed against the program during a Zoom meeting held instead of the canceled June Reparations Committee meeting. The s...

Meme Spreads Unsupported Claim About Net Worth of Alvin Bragg

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records on May 30. Now Brag...

GOP TV Ad In Texas Is Using Reparations As A Wedge

A right-wing political action committee put up a TV ad on Friday indirectly highlighting the racial differences between Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and his Democratic challenger, Rep. Colin Allred. The ad shows a Latina woman talking about how hard...

Focus: HOPE Unveils Revamped Westside Food Center with Grand Reopening Celebration

Photo Courtesy of Focus: HOPE On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the much-anticipated grand reopening of the newly remodeled Westside Food Center at 1300 Oakman Blvd took place, marking a significant milestone for Focus: HOPE. Following a period of offering...