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Shomari Figures wins bid to represent Alabama district embroiled in Supreme Court case
Figures won an election in a district that was redrawn after a judge ordered the previous map to be redrawn for disenfranchising Black voters.
National Archives Aids in Tulsa Riot Mass Burial Identification
With the help of the National Archives, Tulsa launched an investigation into unmarked graves in mass burial sites resulting from the Tulsa Race Riot.
Colonial Williamsburg Restores America’s Oldest Black Schoolhouse, Uncovering a Legacy of Education and Resilience
Restoration has nearly completed on a school that was determined to have been built in 1759 or1760 according to wood-dating techniques.
On This Day in History, White Mob Wages Violence Against Black Voters
According to the Equal Justice Initiative, On Election Day, November 3, 1874, local white residents in Eufaula, Alabama, determined to regain political dominance in the county that they had lost during Reconstruction, used terror and intimidation to suppress Black votes, ultimately waging a violent, deadly massacre. As the 1874 election neared, white employers openly fired any…
A house divided: How two generations of Black men with opposing political views live under the same roof
The NBC News article discusses the growing divide among Black families as differing political views create tension and conflict. Many families are grappling with how to navigate their relationships in the wake of these differences, often leading to difficult conversations during gatherings and affecting long-standing bonds. The piece highlights the broader implications of political polarization on familial ties within the Black community.
Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
The FBI is investigating the death of Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in Alabama, who was found hanging in an abandoned house, invoking a long history of state-sanctioned lynchings of Black people.
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Abolitionist Frederick Douglas was among the anti-slavery activists who visited England to rally support for his case.
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience
Colonial Williamsburg has nearly finished restoring the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, where hundreds of mostly enslaved students learned to read through a curriculum that justified slavery.
A first-time NYC marathon runner’s special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention
Trevon Bosley lost his brother to gun violence in Chicago, which has propelled him into yearslong advocacy work to prevent more shootings.
Newbern, Alabama, seats Town Council, looks to move past years-long legal fight
After four years’ struggle Patrick Braxton has finally taken his position as Newbern, Alabama’s rightfully elected mayor.
From Tending Grandma’s Garden to Starting a Food Revolution
A network of more than 230 churches in Baltimore is tackling food insecurity through gardening and pantries.
5 must-see Black films from the 2024 Chicago International Film Festival
Chicago’s international film fest took over the city this month to debut films made by and starring Black talent.
Young adults in Philly advocate for gun ownership education, even after experiencing tragedy
An group of activists in Philadelphia advocates for increased shooter education to take on the epidemic of gun violence in the city.
The Kiss
Sara Rimer writes about how the lives of two Black boys were forever changed after a false accusation that led to their arrest and torture.
It’s been a year of modest victories and tough losses for California’s reparations movement. What comes next?
Reparatory justice scholar, attorney, and chair on California’s reparations taskforce, Kamilah Moore spoke to the Guardian about what these mixed results mean, where the movement goes from here, and how the elections could shape the future fight for reparations.
Five antiracist must-reads for high schoolers
No book should ever be banned, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t shake up stale curriculums.
Bucksport native hopes to create comic book to celebrate Gullah Geechee culture
One South Carolina man wants has taken to Kickstarter for helping creating a new comic series that highlights the Gullah Geechee culture.
Britain’s first black voter was in 1749, 25 years earlier than thought, and ran a pub
British historian Dr. Gillian Williamson accidentally discovered a Black voter who was previously unknown to history.
Prisoners Deserve to Survive Natural Disasters, Too
Incarcerated people are vulnerable during natural disasters such as the recent hurricanes, and Kim Kelly argues their lives have value.
