Posts by Nicole Martinez
Lawsuit seeks white woman’s arrest in Emmett Till’s 1955 kidnapping, lynching
Family members of Emmett Till are demanding the arrest of Caroline Bryant, the woman whose accusation led to the boy’s lynching.
Read MoreWhy one woman plants crops to fight oppression
Eva Dickerson is intent on battling and revealing food inequalities for what they are: a way for some people to retain control.
Read MoreDiscrimination and caretaking contribute to lower college completion rate for Black students
A new report examines barriers to completing education for Black students, perhaps unsurprisingly finding discrimination plays a role.
Read MoreThis NYC Exhibit Is Paying Homage to Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
One New York museum is paying homage to the influence of hip hop, a significant Black music genre, in its current exhibit.
Read MoreBlack lawmakers cite racism as Missouri House OKs crime bill
As Missouri Republicans crack down on crime, some lawmakers and citizens wonder about racial motivations for these bills.
Read MoreOpinion | Drake Was Right. Maybe All Black Artists Should Boycott The Grammys
Only certain Black musicians seem worthy of critical acclaim and awards, and rapper Drake is among those calling it out.
Read MoreViola Davis earns coveted EGOT
The talented Viola Davis joins an exclusive club of entertainers after her recent Grammy win for her audiobook.
Read MoreWashington, D.C., employee charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of 13-year-old Karon Blake
A man who shot and killed Black teenager Karon Blake after an attempted burglary has been charged with murder.
Read MoreBlack History Month police cruisers spark backlash online
Two American police departments are facing backlash for their tone-deaf celebrations of Black History Month.
Read MoreShe was an education pioneer. At 108, Edith Renfrow Smith shares her life lessons.
Born in 1915, one woman is happy to share lessons gleaned from her experience as a Black woman in America.
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