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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6 ex-officers, some of whom called themselves ‘The Goon Squad,’ plead guilty to state charges in torture of 2 Black men
Six former Mississippi police officers pleaded guilty Monday to all charges concerning the torture and abuse of two Black men.
Read MoreWhat Is National Black Business Month
August celebrates Black business while recognizing how far from economic equality we remain to this day.
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Black Joy Marches in Chicago
Every August, the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago enables the Black community to unabashedly celebrate their rich culture.
Read MoreAnimated Frederick Douglass calls slavery a ‘compromise’ in conservative group’s video
PragerU, a right-wing advocacy group, created an extremely inaccurate and offensive video concerning slavery meant for classroom usage.
Read MoreHow 4 Countries Are Preparing to Bring Stolen Treasures Home
Countries who have stolen precious artifacts from nations they once colonized are preparing to return the materials to their original homes.
Read MoreBoston man files lawsuit seeking to bankrupt white supremacist group he says assaulted him
A Black man beat with metal shields by a white supremacist group during a march through Boston last year sued the organization on Tuesday.
Read MoreBrawl erupts in Montgomery after white boaters attack Black city worker
Multiple people were arrested in Montgomery, AL after a fight broke out between a group of white men and an innocent Black worker on the city’s riverfront.
Read MoreDNA of enslaved iron workers in Maryland reveals links to over 40,000 relatives
DNA obtained from the remains of 27 individuals buried in a cemetery for enslaved people at Catoctin Furnace reveals 40,000 relatives, giving great insight into African-American genealogy.
Read MoreJudge in Trump Jan. 6 Trial Is Known for Tough Capitol Riot Sentences
Tanya Chutkan, a judge with a liberal background and plenty of criminal trial experience, is set to supervise Trump’s trial concerning the January 6 attack.
Read MoreMore teachers are quitting their jobs. Educators of color often are more likely to leave
Teachers of color are finding it more difficult to stay in a career becoming more political with often inadequate pay and no room for creativity.
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