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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On the 4th of July, Remember John Lewis’ Warning About Jan. 6th.
The late Congressman John Lewis recognized the power of a president’s words to incite racism and actions such at the January 6 insurrection.
Read MoreThe five worst presidents for Black people’s lives, liberty and pursuit of happiness
This and every July 4th encourage the Black community to consider the limitations of their freedoms and how presidents have contributed to them.
Read MoreCould Roe’s Collapse Mean Everything is Up for Grabs?
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, some people believe that other decisions and the rights they give could be reversed in the future.
Read MoreColonizer Curriculum: Texas Educators Want To Characterize Slavery As ‘Involuntary Relocation’
Education officials in Texas who want to teach about slavery as “forced relocation” faced outcry after proposing the change in curriculum.
Read More‘For Cruelty’s Sake’: State of Alabama diverts $400 million in COVID funds to build prisons, leaving many in dire straits
Alabama continues its long history of diverting money from deserving programs and people by using COVID-19 relief funds for its prison system.
Read MoreMeet The Black President That Colombia Erased From Its History
Like many, Colombian abolitionist and politician José Nieto Gil’s achievements were forgotten from history because of his skin color.
Read MoreSimone Biles, Denzel Washington Among New Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
President Biden announced the 17 recipients of the Medal of Freedom, including athlete Simon Biles and actor Denzel Washington.
Read MoreBlack women are underserved when it comes to birth control access. The Roe decision could make that worse.
Overturning Roe vs Wade will impact many Americans, but it could have disastrous consequences for Black women, especially if other laws change.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court
Kentanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman and the third Black American to be Supreme Court Justice, replaces liberal justice Stephen Breyer.
Read MoreWill 2022 be the Deadliest Year for Black Trans Women?
Trans women are only a small portion of the Black community, but they are disproportionately victims of murder and other hate crimes.
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