When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
A grant that awards $20,000 to businesses that are at least 51% owned by Black women was blocked by a federal appeals court in Atlanta.
Read MoreGov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat
Laphonza Butler, head of the progressive group Emily’s List, will be the third Black woman in history to serve in the Senate.
Read MoreArrest in Tupac Shakur killing stemmed from Biggie Smalls death investigation
Evidence gathered to convict and arrest a man tied to Tupac’s murder was found and built upon a case investigating the murder of Biggie Smalls.
Read MoreA crown branded onto bodies links British monarchy to slave trade
While searching through records at the British Library, a man comes across a brand that represented the Royal Family’s connection to the slave trade.
Read MoreNew book looks beyond ‘Mr. March on Washington’ to the real Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin’s name and civil rights activism sometimes go forgotten. However, a new book intends to change that.
Read MoreMajority of Black adults often see racist depictions in the news, study finds
Results of a recent Pew study show hint at negative representations of Black Americans in the media and news.
Read MoreHow Some Americans Distort The Racist History Of The U.S. Into An Uplifting – And Sanitized – Moral Lesson
NewsOne writers examine America’s complicated history and making a compelling argument for teaching that nuance.
Read MoreCalifornia governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ teachings
California’s Governor Newsom has taken a stand against censorship attempts that would rewrite the country’s history.
Read MoreJudge refuses to immediately block grant program for Black women entrepreneurs
A grant program intended to help Black business women will continue without blocking after a recent court decision.
Read MoreFacial Recognition Lawsuits Spotlights How AI Is Weaponized Against Black People
Recent lawsuits across the country depict a the burden placed on Black Americans when police use facial recognition technology.
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