Effort underway to preserve Altadena's African American history
With a rich African American history, an effort is underway to preserve that legacy in Altadena, one of the areas hardest hit ...
Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
Destroyed section of ‘America’s largest sand castle’ is rebuilt at historic NC fort
“Fort fisher was essentially America’s largest sand castle ever built,” Steele said. ”Construction began around early in 1861 ...
A D.C. artist’s glowing monuments to Black lives
Tsedaye Makonnen’s ethereal pillars at the African Art Museum pay tribute to victims of violence and the perils of migration.
Kamala Harris memes questioning her cultural background highlight Americans’ contradictions with race
Because Harris doesn’t discuss her multiracial background very often, memes allow the public to address the cultural examination of the first Black and South Asian female presidential candidate. One ...
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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA
During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where ...
Black cop is accused of trafficking his white wife while flying to their honeymoon destination
Exclusive: Anthony Williams “spent his life fighting crime, and now to be accused of a crime so heinous as trafficking his ...
Georgia attorney becomes first black person to hold Acting U.S. Attorney position
The United States Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Georgia has announced that C. Shanelle Booker is now the Acting ...
Inauguration Day, MLK Day fall on the same day. Here's what Ohio residents should know
MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January annually. This year, it falls on Jan. 20. MLK Day celebrates the life and ...
Executive director of Nebraska's Commission on African American Affairs put on leave
The goal of the commission is to help create policy and legislation that would positively affect the African American ...
Jets, Blackhawks swap defensemen
The Winnipeg Jets acquired Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday in exchange for fellow defenseman Dmitry ...
100million Americans exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water, researchers warn
Nearly 100million Americans are being exposed to water contaminated with potentially cancer-causing substances.