On Dec. 31, 1862, free and enslaved Blacks congregated in churches, homes and on plantations to await the news of their impending freedom.
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The Year in Race, Identity, and Criminal Justice – The Atlantic
Selections from The Atlantic’s coverage of 2016, when longstanding tensions over race and identity erupted into conflict.
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14 Ethical Fashion Brands from the Continent – Shoppe Black
In response to growing demand from socially conscious consumers, ethical fashion brands are popping up around the world and established brands are developing eco-friendly lines.
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Minorities do better at school but struggle for jobs – Al Jazeera
Report blames employer discrimination for lack of social mobility for members of Britain’s ethnic minority groups.
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Afropreneurs: Meet the Home Décor Company Fusing Brooklyn Cool with Afro-Chic – Okay Africa
While other children grew up playing video games, Ugandan-American interior stylist Nasozi Kakembo designed blueprints.
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Repealing Obamacare Could Leave 59 Million Americans Uninsured – The Atlantic
That’s more than before the law was passed
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Why People Vote for Counterproductive Policies – The Atlantic
Human beings are really good at picking out cause-and-effect relationships. But they’re bad at predicting future consequences.
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Black Businesses Matter, Too: BLM Introduces Website to Connect Black Consumers with Nearby Enterprises – Atlanta Black Star
In its ongoing efforts to improve Black lives nationwide, social justice organization Black Lives Matter has now made it that much easier for consumers to connect with nearby Black-owned businesses.
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5 Organizations Helping Minority Startup Founders Succeed – Entrepreneur.com
Several organizations have emerged as leaders in the effort to help minority entrepreneurs in the United States.
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No More Jezebel or Mammy: New Museum Art Exhibit Shatters Stereotypical Depictions of Black Women – Atlanta Black Star
A new art exhibit at Louisiana’s Alexandria Museum of Art is breaking down the stereotype of the strong Black woman, thanks to contributions from Black female artists.
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