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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Surviving gun violence does not end victims’ pain and trauma
Curtis Bunn examines the long-lasting impact of gun violence on survivors and the greater Black community.
Read MoreWe can stop the police brutality that killed Dalian Atkinson, but let’s first admit there is a problem
Police brutality doesn’t just end the lives of Black Americans. Several notable cases in the UK remind us that borders don’t stop racism.
Read MoreTrevor Noah to Exit ‘Daily Show’ After Seven Years
After seven years, comedian Trevor Noah will leave his position as host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, previously hosted by Jon Stewart.
Read MoreConnecticut man paralyzed after arrest sues New Haven police
After suffering a paralyzing injury in a police vehicle, Randy Cox is suing the New Haven police department.
Read MoreAfter years of straightening my hair, I stopped trying to hide my Black roots
Like many Black people, Zakiya Dalila Harris deciding to allow her hair to go au naturel was both an intimidating and empowering move.
Read MoreWhy aren’t flagship universities enrolling more of their own states’ Black students?
Compare the number of Black students enrolled at states’ flagship colleges to their Black high school students, and there’s a discrepancy.
Read MoreCoolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dies at 59
Coolio, a Grammy-winning rapper and musician best known for his song “Gangsta’s Paradise” has died at just 59-years-old.
Read MoreSinger R. Kelly, already behind bars, ordered to pay victims
After being sentenced for racketeering and sexual assault, singer R Kelly has been ordered to pay restitution to his victims.
Read MoreNAACP says Jackson’s water problems are a civil rights issue
Jackson residents, the majority of whom are Black, still don’t have access to clean water after disastrous flooding weeks ago.
Read MoreThis young Black designer is dressing Afro Colombian vice president Francia Márquez in ‘resistance’ fashion
Esteban Sinisterra, a Colombian fashion designer, sees similarities between himself and the country’s VP, Francia Márquez, who he dresses.
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