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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Los Angeles to pay $20 million for land previously seized from Black family in 1912
After just a few months, one family has sold California beachfront land back to the same department that sold it to them.
Read MoreThe art of the denial
Racism deniers fall back on several tropes to justify their ignorance of an issue that colors the lives of millions of people every day.
Read MoreEarth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies at age 67
Fred White, drummer of the Grammy-winning disco band Earth, Wind & Fire has passed away this week.
Read MoreAnita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters dies at 74
Only one of the Pointer Sisters remains alive after the death of Anita Pointer, a member during the group’s heyday.
Read MorePolice in schools have outsize effect on Black children, report says
A recent report revealed the impact on students, especially Black ones, whose schools have a police presence, and the results are worrying.
Read MoreJan. 6 response would have been ‘vastly different’ if rioters were Black, House sergeant at arms told investigators
The act of domestic terrorism on January 6th and the leniency afforded members of the mob are the definition of white privilege.
Read MoreThe Grassroots Fight for Housing Justice in Baltimore
Some Baltimore residents can return to their homes after an activist group fought to prevent the buildings from demolishment.
Read MoreWhy was it absurd to think Whitney Houston didn’t make Black music? She was Black
Despite her experiences, singer Whitney Houston is viewed as not being Black enough by some people–including others in the Black community.
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion deserves peace. But like many Black women online, she isn’t getting it.
Megan Thee Stallion has become of victim of online harassment after testifying against the man who shot her.
Read MoreIn just two years, the ‘Coalition Academy’ has boosted Black assistants to top-flight head coaching jobs
More Black assistant coaches are using their talents to guide players and receiving mentorship in turn, thanks to a new program.
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