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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Black Press of America Plans Digital Innovation and Training Conference in St. Thomas
Those in the newspaper staff can register for an upcoming training conference planned by the National Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Wisconsinites wait with baited breath to see how lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes will fair in a senate race against incumbent Ron Johnson.
Read MoreUW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2022
Several winners of the UW and Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards represent the talented Black student community.
Read MoreStopping Domestic Violence in the Black Community
Christina Jones recently spearheaded a conversation about domestic violence in the Black community and how to better support survivors.
Read MoreMassive learning setbacks show COVID’s sweeping toll on kids
COVID has only further increased racial inequalities in education according to a new report from the Associated Press.
Read MorePharrell Williams returns to his native Virginia to award $2.5M to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs
Singer Pharrell Williams will announce the winners of $2.5 million in grants in his home state as part of the Black Ambition program.
Read MoreLocked Out: Millions of Voters Are Disenfranchised Ahead of Midterm Elections
With the midterm elections just a few days away, some Black people are barred from voting because of their criminal backgrounds.
Read MoreLouisiana native and author Ernest Gaines to appear on U.S. stamp
The U.S. Postal Service continues its Black Heritage series with a postage stamp featuring author Ernest Gaines.
Read MoreRihanna Returns to Music With ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Original Song
Musician Rihanna’s newest single will be featured on the soundtrack for Marvel’s upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film.
Read MoreExhumations resume for DNA to ID Tulsa Race Massacre victims
Work has resumed on exhuming remains belonging to victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre to identify them via DNA.
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