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Reparations bills pass California State Senate

Sen. Steve Bradford announced three pieces of legislation related to reparations have passed through the California State Senate on May 21. “After two years of study by the California Reparations Task Force on the impact of slavery and institution...

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CA Senate passes 3 bills that would create reparations agency, funding

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) — The California State Senate passed a trio of reparations bills Tuesday written with the intent to begin correcting the harms of slavery and decades of anti-Black racism perpetuated by the state and local governments....

Ticket Registration Reopens for Michigan Central Station Events

(Photo credit: Helmut Ziewers) On Wednesday, May 22 at 9 a.m. EST, registration will reopen to the general public for “Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central” and the “OPEN House” tours. Due to limite...

Lil Wayne, Dancehall Sensation Shenseea Added to Afro Nation Detroit 2024 Lineup

Afro Nation Detroit celebrates global Black culture in one of the world’s most historic music cities, and international superstars will converge in Detroit for the second annual Afro Nation Detroit – the country’s largest Afrobeats concert – wh...

Creators from the continent: 5 African filmmakers to watch

In a world where movie directors from North America, Europe, and Asia have dominated the box office and major awards, Black directors who hail from Africa have recently made important strides in the film industry.& Blitz Bazawule, who helmed...

Black maternal organization awarded $5.5 million grant

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – An organization that advocates for maternal health rights for post-partum parents is starting a new chapter in their business. The Black Birth Justice Maternal Health Hub announced they’ve received a grant for $5.5 mil...

Trump Distorts New Regulation Extending ‘Obamacare’ to DACA Recipients

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. A new Biden administration rule will make recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals eligible to obtain health insurance plans established by the Affordable Care Act. But f...

Revolutionizing Access to Healthy Groceries: Detroit Architecture Firm Spearheaded Detroit Food Co-op Initiative in Architecture Overhaul

Photo Caption: Detroit Food Commons Co-op Layout Renderings In a landmark collaboration, Detroit Architecture Firm, SDG Associates, the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network, and Develop Detroit, together with the active participation and...

New Jersey’s Black Owned Businesses Getting Crushed Despite Biden and Harris Optimistic Pep Talks

A new report claims black-owned businesses, like those here in New Jersey, are being crushed under the Biden-Harris administration. While the nation’s top officials travel the country trying to paint a pretty picture, the reality is, businesses...

The Franchise Player Creates Business Opportunities In Black Communities

Establishing franchise businesses in Black communities presents a transformative economic growth and empowerment opportunity. On average, Black-owned franchises generate over double the revenue compared to independent Black-owned enterprises. Approx...

Slavery-reparation activists demand $15 billion from Boston, perhaps $50 million more from white churches

Activists at a recent meeting demanded the City of Boston allocate billions of dollars in slavery reparations and also called for local white churches to invest millions more. On Saturday, approximately 200 people gathered at the Bolling Building in...

Health care workforce challenges must be addressed to support Black mothers

This commentary is from Adtalem Global Education. Blake Simpson is Adtalem’s senior vice president, chief communications and corporate affairs officer. Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, is president of Chamberlain University. The health care industr...

Will Hill Harper’s Grassroots Surge Be Enough to Close the Gap in Michigan’s Senate Race?

By Cody Yarbrough, Contributing Writer For almost a year now, Hill Harper has been running an intense grassroots political campaign for Michigan’s senate seat. He’s stopped at every small business opening he could. He’s visited a new church almost ev...

Slum Village Drops ‘F.U.N.’ – First Album in Nearly a Decade Revives Hip-Hop Legacy

Image source: Photographer Frankie Fultz (Slum Village members (left-right) T3 and Young RJ) With a triumphant return to the hip-hop scene, Slum Village breaks a decade-long silence with their latest studio offering, ‘F.U.N.’ This highly...