Posts by Nicole Martinez
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies at age 67
Fred White, drummer of the Grammy-winning disco band Earth, Wind & Fire has passed away this week.
Read MoreAnita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters dies at 74
Only one of the Pointer Sisters remains alive after the death of Anita Pointer, a member during the group’s heyday.
Read MorePolice in schools have outsize effect on Black children, report says
A recent report revealed the impact on students, especially Black ones, whose schools have a police presence, and the results are worrying.
Read MoreJan. 6 response would have been ‘vastly different’ if rioters were Black, House sergeant at arms told investigators
The act of domestic terrorism on January 6th and the leniency afforded members of the mob are the definition of white privilege.
Read MoreThe Grassroots Fight for Housing Justice in Baltimore
Some Baltimore residents can return to their homes after an activist group fought to prevent the buildings from demolishment.
Read MoreWhy was it absurd to think Whitney Houston didn’t make Black music? She was Black
Despite her experiences, singer Whitney Houston is viewed as not being Black enough by some people–including others in the Black community.
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion deserves peace. But like many Black women online, she isn’t getting it.
Megan Thee Stallion has become of victim of online harassment after testifying against the man who shot her.
Read MoreIn just two years, the ‘Coalition Academy’ has boosted Black assistants to top-flight head coaching jobs
More Black assistant coaches are using their talents to guide players and receiving mentorship in turn, thanks to a new program.
Read MoreSurvivors of Gangs and Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief
Three women in East St. Louis are involved with local organizations to support people who might otherwise turn to gangs like they once did.
Read MoreEmmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal
Emmett Till, the boy who was lynched after a white women’s false accusation, and his mother receive a posthumous award honoring their lives.
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