Posts by Nicole Martinez
This Day in History: America Elects Its First Black Governor
The Richmond native served in the senate before becoming governor of Virginia and, eventually, Richmond’s mayor.
Read MoreCourt ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
The ruling recognizes the pain of the families of and the mixed-raced children in Africa who were kidnapped to Europe.
Read MoreLegendary soul singer dies at 89 from surgery complications
The talented singer and half of Sam & Dave has passed between 1961 and 1981, according to his representatives.
Read MoreLos Angeles Burned, Now They’re Coming for Karen Bass
The first woman and second-ever Black person to serve as mayor of L.A. is under attack by conservative trolls like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Read MoreGenerational Black Homes in LA Reduced to Ash Amid Growing Wildfires
As multimillion-dollar mansions in celebrity enclaves dominate headlines, Black communities in Altadena face an uphill battle to rebuild their lives.
Read MoreTour highlights race-based poverty and inequity across Mississippi Delta region
The regions unique history and geography have resulted in unique economic disparities for Black residents.
Read MoreLos Angeles Fires: Uncovering The Hidden Struggles Of Incarcerated Firefighter Heroes
Among those battling fires in California are inmates who may earn as little as a dollar per day while putting their lives on the line.
Read MoreMichael Regan Rebuilt the EPA, but Did It Deliver for Black Communities?
He campaigned for Black communities as the department’s leader and leaves a complicated legacy behind him.
Read More‘I haven’t seen any change’: black Labour voters in Liverpool and London six months on
Residents of Black neighborhoods in the UK are frustrated by a lack of progress despite voting for the liberal Labour Party.
Read MoreCalifornia police force whose officers shared racist texts agrees to reform deal
After an investigation into racist and sexist messages, one California police department must reform, according to the Justice Department.
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