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This Damning Chart Shows How Much of a Head Start White Families Have Over Black Families – Slate

February 9, 2017January 5, 2018African American Commuities, African American Economics ...

The yawning wealth gap between black and white families is one of the starkest legacies of America’s history of racist social policymaking.

In Photos: Meet Nigeria’s First Skate Crew—WAFFLES N CREAM – Okay Africa

February 9, 2017February 10, 2017Africa, African Art ...

Meet WAFFLES N CREAM—Nigeria’s first skate crew showing that on the continent, skate culture exists and is alive and well outside of South Africa and Ethiopia. The team seeks to connect streetwear, skate and social impact with the Nigerian experience.

The Color Purple Star Cynthia Erivo Will Play Harriet Tubman in an Upcoming Biopic – Slate

February 8, 2017African American History, Black History ...

Tubman, for those who weren’t paying attention in history class, was born into slavery in the 1820s, escaped, and led an effort to lead hundreds more enslaved people to freedom.

Introducing Daliyah, the 4-year-old girl who has read more than 1,000 books – The Washington Post

February 8, 2017African American Commuities, African American Education ...

Before Daliyah Marie Arana was even born, her parents say, she was learning how to read.

In Search of the Slave Who Defied George Washington – The New York Times

February 7, 2017African American History, Black History ...

Erica Armstrong Dunbar, the author of “Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge,” at George Washington’s estate in Mount Vernon, Va.

Black Female Tech Entrepreneur Creates Real-Time Food Rescue App To Address Hunger – Atlanta Black Star

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017African American Commuities, African American Entrepreneurs ...

Jasmine Crowe, founder of the Goodr Food Rescue App, believes this is a serious problem. No one should have to decide if food is a necessity in their home.