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Buffalo man charged for Twitter threat to Black shoppers
A Black man who posted a fake threat toward Black residents of Buffalo on Twitter to see how police would react has been arrested.
Cops Tied to Breonna Taylor’s Death Arrested and Charged
Federal law enforcement have officially charged former Louisville police officers who were involved in the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor.
Former Obama White House staff reflects on serving America’s first Black president
Former White Houses staffers remember President Obama as inspiring and authentic as they reflect on his legacy five years later.
Historic part of Portland’s African American community looks to rebuild with grant
The Billy Webb Elks Lodge can begin reconstruction after a 2021 fire thanks to a grant recognizing its importance to African American heritage.
The Woman King Is ‘An Illustration Of The Absolute Power Of The Dark-Skinned Black Woman,’ Says Viola Davis
Viola Davis stars as an Amazon in ‘The Woman King,’ an upcoming movie that tells the epic story of historic 18th-century Amazon warriors.
FOX 13 Investigates: Despite training, SLCPD stands over a stabbing victim instead of giving first aid
Salt Lake City police took 27 minutes to arrive after a 911 call and failed to treat a stabbing victim as he bled out. He later died.
Mary Alice Should Have Been A Household Name. But She Wasn’t A Part Of White Hollywood.
The recent passing of talented Black actor Mary Alice went mostly unnoticed due to Hollywood’s refusal to acknowledge Black talent.
102-year-old WWII Veteran from Segregated Mail Unit Honored
102-year-old Romay Davis was honored for her service in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which delivered mail during WWII.
Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89
Nichelle Nichols, actor famed for her role as Uhura in Star Trek, has passed naturally according to a social media post by her son.
Beyoncé’s new album ‘Renaissance’ is a tough sell in 2022 America
Unlike previous releases, Beyoncé’s newest album, Renaissance, is struggling among American fans, perhaps because of poorly timed themes.
The Jackie Robinson Museum is inspiring the next generation of social justice activists
Jackie Robinson may be better known as a baseball great, but the museum that just opened in his honor highlights his activism, too.
Instagram is going to start surveying some users about race
Instagram users will be able to submit an optional survey about their race to help the platform understand marginalized users’ experiences.
Jayland Walker’s death has traumatized Black people in Akron, Ohio. Community leaders are finding ways to help.
The killing of Jayland Walker by Akron police has further traumatized a community that is well aware of the force’s racist practices.
Massachusetts joins wave of states banning racial discrimination against natural hair
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation that bans school and workplace discrimination against Black hair in the state.
No quick fix: How OpenAI’s DALL·E 2 illustrated the challenges of bias in AI
OpenAI’s DALL·E 2 is the latest technological project that has come under fire for biased computing based on gender and racial differences.
What could be Florida Gov. DeSantis’ undoing on the national stage? HBCUs.
Florida’s Governor Rick DeSantis hasn’t yet accused HCBUs of being “woke” as he plays conservatives, but he could fall from favor if he did.
For wrongfully convicted Black men, exoneration can be just as traumatizing as prison
Exoneration cannot erase the trauma caused by a wrongful conviction and time spent in prison, and these Black men pay the price.
Emmett Till Biopic ‘Till’ Releases Trailer, Will Debut at New York Film Festival
You can now see the trailer for the upcoming Emmett Till biopic by Chinonye Chukwu, which will premiere at the New York Film Festival.
On the ground with New York City’s Black motorcycle clubs
Photographer Cate Dingley recently released a book, Ezy Riders, of photos featuring members of Brooklyn’s all-black motorcycle clubs.
