Posts by Nicole Martinez
4 Missouri prison guards charged with murder, 5th with manslaughter, in death of Black man
Four prison guards whose violent actions against an inmate caused his death may serve between 10 and 30 year sentences for manslaughter.
Read More‘Black jobs’? Trump draws pushback after anti-immigration rant
Trump left the country perplexed after his attempt at fear mongering when he stated that immigrants would take “Black jobs.”
Read More‘The Bachelor’ Producers Finally Address Racism Against Show’s First Black Bachelor
Matt James’ time on tv hindered by a chain of mishaps, and some wonder whether this reflects him being the first Black lead on the show.
Read MoreKara Walker Is No One’s Robot
One artist is using technology in creative ways to comment on her identity and the trauma experienced as a Black person.
Read MoreAn Alabama Town’s New Mayor Was Locked Out. 3 Years Later, He Will Return.
After more than three years and legal case, incumbent politicians must finally recognize Patrick Braxton as the elected mayor.
Read MoreJamaal Bowman Loses Primary to George Latimer—and a Lot of AIPAC Money
Progressive, pro-Palestine politics came head to head with a moderate, Israel-backed candidate in this election.
Read MoreWhy Black Republicans Aren’t Persuading Black Voters
Black Republicans like Tim Scott and Byron Donalds have to pretend racism is not an issue. But the majority of Black people know better.
Read MoreA new documentary explores why the first ‘Black Barbie’ was much more than just a doll
On the tail of a successful movie based on Mattel’s Barbie, Netflix is now home to a documentary about a Black version of the classic doll.
Read MoreThe Center for Black Excellence and Culture to hold groundbreaking on Juneteenth
Wednesday was a momentous day in Madison due to the groundbreaking of a future community center that will host events and display art.
Read MoreChico State receives $250,000 grant to create Black Student Center, opening fall 2024
Black students at Chico State will have a student center to help them excel academically and professionally.
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