Posts by Nicole Martinez
Protesters demand return of Black couple’s baby taken by Texas authorities after home birth
CPS took the Jackson’s daughter after a pediatrician reported his concern about her medical care, even though the parents agreed a care plan.
Read MoreThe American civil war ended on this day. It should be a national holiday
One man argues why the end of the Civil War should be celebrated by those who stand for good–not confederate romanticizers.
Read MoreFear Is a Reality of Black Motherhood
Black parents understand the results of recent research, which reveals the fear Black mothers feel for their children.
Read MoreW.E.B. Du Bois and the Legacy — and Betrayal — of Black Soldiers
Chad Williams chronicles how W.E.B, Du Bois strove to tell the story of Black troops in World War I but ultimately failed to deliver.
Read MoreReport: Black apprentices are being underrepresented and underpaid
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has suggestions to help more Black Americans learn trades, which isn’t always accessible.
Read MoreProgram Allows Black Male Students to Speak Candidly with Elders
Some Black male students in Washington DC have a new opportunity to forge connections and build skills thanks to the Becoming a Man program.
Read MoreThe Confess Project Tackles Mental Health in the Black Community Through a Safe Space: The Barber Chair
Barber Lorenzo Lewis created a movement to help Black men deal with mental health, hoping they won’t struggle like he did.
Read MoreWhy This Town Has Celebrated Christmas in February for Nearly 200 Years
One Columbian town has a longstanding Christmas tradition that originated in their resistance to slavery.
Read MoreHUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HBCUs for Research
Several HBCUs will be able to improve or expand student housing after U.S. Housing and Urban Development announced a $5.5 million grant.
Read MoreRoller-skating, an old-school refuge for Black Americans, is getting a revival
Harry Martin is bringing back a fun and healthy pastime to Harlem that has significance to the Black community: roller skating.
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