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New panel to study reparations for Black New Yorkers includes Westchester nonprofit leader

Linda Tarrant-Reid saw firsthand what racial injustice looked like as a young girl in 1950s New Rochelle, which had a separate school for Black children until a federal judge ordered the city to integrate its schools in 1961. Today, Tarrant-Reid, an...

Has Rishi Sunak met his NHS waiting lists pledge in the Black Country? New numbers reveal the answer

In January last year, Rishi Sunak made five pledges to the British public – including a promise that “NHS waiting lists will fall and people will get the care they need more quickly”. But with figures now available for January, the PM has...

NY’s reparations panel under fire over tweets on Israel and police

Controversial reparations commission is under fire over members’ remarks attacking the police, Israel, and Black Republican Senator Tim Scott New York is considering compensation to the descendants of enslaved people But remarks by panel membe...

NY reparations panel members blame whites for climate change, blast…

Two representatives appointed to a committee considering paying reparations claimed whites were responsible for climate change, slammed Israel and pushed to defund the police. Ron Daniels and Lurie Daniel Favors — both appointed to New York’s commis...

Bam Adebayo’s Buzzer-Beater Propels Heat Over Pistons, 104-101

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo entered Sunday afternoon’s game against the Detroit Pistons having made just three three-pointers all season. But he left Little Caesars Arena having made four. And it was the game-winning basket as time expired, giving...

Improved Digestive Health To Weight Management; Benefits Of Drinking Black Coffee Every Morning

Black coffee is low in calories and can help boost your metabolism, making it easier to burn calories and maintain a healthy weight. Caffeine in black coffee stimulates the central nervous system, helping the production of adrenaline, a hormone that...

Michigan Gears Up for Statewide Tornado Drill on March 20

As spring approaches, bringing with it the onset of severe weather in Michigan, the state gears up for its annual statewide tornado drill. Scheduled for 1 p.m. on March 20, Michigan gears up for a statewide tornado drill amidst Severe Weather Awarene...

Detroit Honors Late Bus Driver Jason Hargrove with New Transit Center: A Legacy of Courage and Commitment Amidst Pandemic

Detroit witnessed a heartfelt moment as Mayor Mike Duggan announced the naming of the city’s new transit center in honor of Jason Hargrove, a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus driver who tragically passed away from COVID-19 in 202...

Viral TikToks on Housing Affordability Put Wall Street On Blast

This post was originally published on Word In Black By: Joseph Williams No question about it — the rent, and the mortgage for that matter, is too damn high. Spend just five minutes on TikTok, and you’ll come across videos like these, racking up tens...

Failing To Make The Case For Race-Based Reparations

By David Gordon and Wanjiru Njoya Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, who teaches philosophy at Georgetown University, has a very different view of justice from libertarians. We believe that justice is based on the libertarian rights of self-ownership and Lockea...

7 reparations ideas for Black America

Image One of the main challenges of reparations is determining how much money to consider an appropriate repayment. How much does centuries of disenfranchisement cost? What is...

Cup of Truth: Let’s Talk About Reparations

Date and Time Thursday, Mar 28, 2024 7pm – 9pm Location visit website Details The concept of reparations for African Americans can sometimes feel aloof rather than a tangible opportunity for repair and reconciliation. Come explore a new...

Northside Black-owned businesses spotlighted in Timberwolves tour

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Black Family Wellness Expo promotes health and wellness to Charlottesville African American communities

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – One group spent its Saturday, March 16, celebrating African American Health in Charlottesville. The Black Family Wellness Expo was held at the Boys and Girls Club. March 16 marks the National Impact Day of Service...

Flint Water Crisis Linked to Increased Special Needs, Poor School Performance

Photo: Getty Images The Flint Water Crisis has led to an increased number of children with special needs and poor academic performance, according to researchers per Daily Mail. A recent study by sociologists at the University of Michigan and Prince...