Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
Opinion: What it means to be born Black in Germany
A Black German woman reflects on her feelings of exclusion growing up as one of the only Black people in her German hometown. She received many comments about her heritage that plenty of African Americans and other people of color can relate to as well.
Read MoreThere’s Still Time: 5 Inclusive Ideas to Close Out Black History Month
This article offers insights and advice for businesses on how to close out Black History Month while acknowledging that Black culture should be celebrated everyday.
Read MoreLabor board: Home Depot violated labor law by firing an employee who drew ‘BLM’ on work apron
The labor board finds that a former employee of The Home Depot has a right to organize for better work conditions, including racial equality.
Read MoreFire That Kills 6 Children Puts Focus on ‘Dangerous’ Section 8 Housing
Six young children are dead after a fire was sparked by faulty electrical wiring. The dilapidated conditions the family was living in has caused many people to point the immorality of renting out unsafe section 8 housing.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the origins of Black History Month
Read this article to delve into the origins of Black History Month, which is one of the first organized history celebrations in the United States.
Read MoreThe Dawn of a New Era of Oppression
The author of this opinion piece argues that oppression against Black people always surges after eras of progress. We might be seeing an example of this after the 2020 protests.
Read MoreSchools are increasingly a location for hate crimes, FBI data shows
While the majority of hate crimes used to occur on the streets, they’re now moving closer to home– our children’s schools.
Read MoreCentral Park 5 exoneree and council member says police stopped him without giving a reason
Yusef Salaam, a member of a group of five Black men wrongly convicted of raping a white woman, was pulled over for “dark tinted windows.” However, he was not given this explanation until days later, leading him to wonder if the stop would have escalated had he not revealed his position on NYC’s council.
Read MoreLouisville police are accused of wrongful arrest and excessive force against a Black man
Louisville police are accused of police brutality against a 21 year old Black man for nothing more than walking in the vicinity of a stolen vehicle.
Read MoreRacial Health Gaps Spurring Church-Led Fitness Classes
Churches across the country are working to improve the both the physical and mental health of their congregations by encouraging exercise through offered classes.
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