Posts by Nicole Martinez
Black men face an increased risk of dying of melanoma, study finds
Black men may not be the most likely to develop one type of skin cancer, but they are the most likely to die from it.
Read MoreFlorida Decides to Teach That Our Ancestors Benefitted From Being Enslaved
The Florida department of education has approved an education plan that lauds the benefits slavery instead of the humans rights atrocity.
Read MoreHomeschooling in the Black Community Continues to Grow
A homeschooling co-op for Black families in Alabama arose in response to what parents viewed as subpar education.
Read MoreAn opera based on an Octavia Butler novel has been decades in the making
Fans of Octavia Butler’s novel “Parable of the Sower” can head to New York City to enjoy the stage adaptation.
Read MoreA shipwreck awash in Black history takes center stage in Alabama
An exhibit as one Alabama museum sheds light on stories of the last of the enslaved Africans who arrived in the Americas en masse.
Read MoreOklahoma judge dismisses Tulsa race massacre reparations case filed by last known survivors
Black Tulsans who lost their homes and livelihoods in the 1921 race massacre don’t deserve reparations according to one judge.
Read MoreWhy Black Folks Need to Know About Plastic Free July
Recognizing plastic pollution doesn’t just help the planet, it can improve the health of marginalized people.
Read MoreU.S. Forest Service and HBCUs unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting
Several HBCUs have partnered with a government agency to create an apprenticeship program for tomorrow’s forest firefighters.
Read MoreAngelina Jolie says racial disparity in health care has ‘endangered’ her children of color
Angelina Jolie, who has adopted several children internationally, speaks out about the treatment her children receive in medical settings.
Read MoreSome Black Twitter users hope this app will be a safe space
For Black social media users hoping for a safe space and a new home in the aftermath of Elon Musk’s Twitter, Spill might be the answer.
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