When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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Black gay community concerned monkeypox response is inadequate
Some Black gay men have criticized doctors for ignoring their monkey pox symptoms, while others have yet to receive critical information.
Read MoreTwo Barbers, a YouTube Channel and the Truth About Race at the Racetrack
Rasi Harper and Maurice Davis reveal the inner workings of horse racing, including complex race dynamics, to their YouTube viewers,
Read MoreGovernor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Bill Establishing Black Heritage Trail in New Jersey
New Jersey has passed a bill that will create a Black History Heritage Trail dedicated to the state’s historic Black figures.
Read MoreAfter a Black man is fatally shot in bed by officers, Ohio police change policy on late-night warrants
Police have killed yet another Black person while serving a nighttime warrant. This time, policies have changed immediately.
Read MoreBlack Fashion Designer Claims Luxury Brand Balenciaga ‘Borrowed’ His Design
Fashioned designer Lamont Stapleton is the latest Black creator to discover that someone else has stolen his ideas to turn a profit.
Read MoreTeddy Bears and Racial Justice: How St. Louis Became a Laboratory for Social Work
St. Louis is as representative as any city of America’s racist past, but the city could also become a symbol of how to move forward.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth’s death revives criticism of Britain’s legacy of colonialism
While some mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth the II, the others recognize her connections to slavery and other human rights violations.
Read MoreBernard Shaw, CNN’s chief anchor for 20 years, dies at 82
The passing of trailblazing news anchor Bernard Shaw, who worked for CNN for two decades, has inspired kind words from former coworkers.
Read MoreOriginal ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast joins Amazon in pushing back against ‘Rings of Power’ racist criticism
After Amazon debuted a new Lord of the Ring series, some criticized the decision to cast people of color as Tolkien characters.
Read MoreFlorence Nightingale’s Rival Gets the Last Laugh
While Florence Nightingale is known to many, her Black counterpart, Mary Seacole, has been lost to history. Until now, that is.
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