Posts by Nicole Martinez
Judge refuses to immediately block grant program for Black women entrepreneurs
A grant program intended to help Black business women will continue without blocking after a recent court decision.
Read MoreFacial Recognition Lawsuits Spotlights How AI Is Weaponized Against Black People
Recent lawsuits across the country depict a the burden placed on Black Americans when police use facial recognition technology.
Read MoreBook challenges reach historic highs, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association reveals that the book banning continues in an attempt to block information about racial and other issues.
Read MoreTrial to begin in death of Elijah McClain, who was injected with ketamine while in a police chokehold
The first of three trials for the two Aurora police officers involved in the death of Elijah McClain has begun.
Read MoreIllinois Became The First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail, Here’s What That Means
After abolishing cash bail, Illinois might lead the nation with fairer treatment of low-income and people of color in the court system.
Read MoreRest In Power Elijah McClain: A Complete Timeline Of Everyone Being Held Accountable In His Death
The officers responsible for Elijah McClain’s death will finally be prosecuted for ending the young man’s life.
Read MoreThe two forgotten Black boys who died the day of the Birmingham church bombing
Racial violence continued to haunt the location community after the bombing of a Birmingham was followed by other murders.
Read MoreIn Texas, a Black High School Student Is Suspended Over His Hair Length
With the school year barely in session, one Texas student has been punished for his natural Black hair.
Read MoreCoalition of HBCUs gets $124 million to support enrollment, graduation and employment rates
40 HBCUs will benefit from donated funds intend to increase education and career opportunities for students.
Read MoreLen Chandler, an Early Fixture of the Folk Revival, Dies at 88
Two weeks after his death, we remember a talented folk musician whose music was used by Martin Luther King Jr.
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