Posts by Nicole Martinez
Legendary outfielder Willie Mays, ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93
The world remembers the life and talent of baseballer Willie Mays, who some describe as the “the greatest center fielder who ever lived.”
Read More40 Acres and a Lie
Reporters found descendants of freed slaves who were given land, revealing a long history of racism and anti-racist activism
Read MoreSnoop Dogg showed up for Brewers game, threw surprise first pitch and FaceTimed Bob Uecker
Brewers fans and players alike were thrilled when musician Snoop Dogg attended a game and threw out the first pitch.
Read MorePublic invited to celebrate new artwork at Southwest Madison Employment Center
Madison residents can now view artwork depicting scenes from the Civil Rights Era at the Southwest Madison Employment Center.
Read MoreShine a Light: Biden’s Juneteenth Concert Targets Black Voters
President Biden was quick to appeal to Black voters at a celebration of the day his administration made a national holiday.
Read MoreOur Fathers Marched With M.L.K. Here’s What They Would Say to Activists Today.
The children of two of Dr. King’s alliance want to foster conversation between divided communities such as Israel and Palestine.
Read MoreBlack D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives
A medic in the only Black combat unit to partake in the D-Day invasion Normandy has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross.
Read MoreA Black Teen Is Helping Save Mississippi’s Oysters
Demi Johnson has raised over 1,000 oysters, and her conservation efforts have been recognized by the National Geographic Society.
Read MoreEvanston’s groundbreaking reparations program challenged by lawsuit from a conservative activist group
White residents of Evanston, Illinois challenge a program that would provide reparations for descendants of Black residents.
Read MoreA lack of representation, careless comments and ‘racial banter’ – how this sport is facing up to its diversity issues
Rugby player Sadia Kabeya speaks out about her experiences as a Black player whose teammates and opponents are mostly white.
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