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What drives California’s budget decisions? A lot of politics, not as much data

(CALMATTERS) – Frustration came through loud and clear as legislators hurled question after question at the head of the state’s homelessness interagency council: Why, after years of planning and billions of dollars invested, is there so little...

Clinical and Translational Collaborative of Northern Ohio addresses health disparities for Black mothers; Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine’s Linda Bradley weighs in

Health inequities among Black women persist The Blade: The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio held the Black Maternal Health Equity Summit earlier this month to examine and consider solutions to address disparities in...

If anyone should be paying slavery reparations, it’s West Africa

The Dean of Chapel in Trinity College, Cambridge, the Rev Michael Banner, has computed that Britain owes more than £200 billion to Caribbean nations as reparations for slavery. Banner is not a historian nor an accountant but a clergyman and his ca...

Black Men in White Coats showcases career path to health care – Central Penn Business Journal

Listen to this article WellSpan Health and York College hosted a youth summit to introduce a diverse group of middle and high school students to careers in health care on May 18. The second annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit drew more...

Joe Biden’s Enduring Commitment to the Black Community: Six Decades of Advocacy and Action

When one delves into the expansive realm of American politics, it cannot be overlooked that few figures have stood the test of time and demonstrated a relentless commitment to the Black community like President Joe Biden. From his teenage years,...

Stop Asking Black Student-Athletes to Fix America’s DEI Mess

This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: John Celestand Back in early March, in a statement released on social media, legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith blasted his alma mater, the University of Florida, for eliminati...

Did Biden’s Morehouse graduation speech break tension with Black voters?

Through emotive appeals and, at times, humor, President Joe Biden’s commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday sought to inspire and celebrate the Class of 2024 while appealing to a crucial constituency needed for his reelection: Black voter...

Iconic Detroit Branch NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner Draws Thousands, Showcases Influential Voices

Photo Credit: NAACP Detroit Branch The Detroit Branch NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner, renowned as the largest and most prestigious event of its kind, draws thousands of attendees each year to hear from influential voices. This year, the 46th U.S...

UK owes Caribbean nations more than £200bn in reparations for slavery, Cambridge don claims

20 May 2024, 10:38 Cambridge academic claims Britain owes £205bn in reparations. Picture: alamy Britain owes Caribbean nations £205 billion in slavery reparations, a leading aca...

Woke Cambridge academic claims Britain owes £205 BILLION in reparations to Caribbean

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By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff WriterEDITOR’S NOTE: Jabari Rahotep is The OBSERVER’s audience development manager. He was inspired to share his very personal journey with mental health after seeing colleague Genoa Barrow’s special series on...

State Fair Stage Is Black Powered

Staff Report The California State Fair returns to Cal Expo from Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 28, which means the Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage is back. All shows on the Golden 1 Stage are free with a State Fair admission...

Black Teachers Matter. Why Aren’t Schools Trying To Keep Them?

By Sharif El-Mekki | Word In BlackOverview: Retention strategies for teachers usually focus on feeling a sense of belonging, centered on whiteness. Where does that leave Black teachers?(WIB) – We need new Black teachers. Just as important, we need to...

Today’s College Students Are Being Educated Into Imbecility

By Craig J. DeLuz | Project 21 Leadership NetworkOPINION (PROJECT 21) – The upheaval happening on college campuses today is no accident. It is the fruition of a long-standing trend towards Marxist indoctrination within our universities.For decades, p...

Tiger Woods is still deciding whether he has time to be Ryder Cup captain

By Doug Ferguson | The Associated Press Tiger Woods speaks during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Tiger...