The Justice League of Greater Lansing, is out to close the racial wealth gap, and they’re starting with awarding college scholarships. By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, Word In BlackEach scholarship recipient was congratulated by Justice League leaders Willye Bryan, center, and Prince Solace, right. Reparations scholarship recipient Marvin Deh is at left. Photo, Susan Land […]
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Michelle Obama: Yes, We Have Affirmative Action for the Wealthy
There are unearned advantages available only to the few—but Republicans won’t talk about that. By Michelle Mechanic, Mother JonesPhoto, Michelle Obama at the DNC on Tuesday. Nate Gowdy It’s fair to say that Michelle Obama stole the show at the Democratic Convention on Tuesday. (Husband Barack was on point in noting how hard an act she […]
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Amanda Gorman to Read New Poem at DNC, Reveals Otherworldly Inspiration
The youngest inaugural poet in history tells Vanity Fair about crafting her new poem, “This Sacred Scene,” for the Democratic National Convention. By Kase WickmanAmanda Gorman, Youth Poet Laureate speaks during the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photo, Getty Images. Amanda Gorman made history as the youngest-ever inaugural poet at President Joe Biden’s […]
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The Davenport Sisters Are The Founders Of The First Black Food Bookstore
Inspired by what they learned in their grandmother’s kitchen, Gabrielle and Danielle are centering stories about Black food traditions, and getting ready to open their first brick and mortar shop. By Tonya Abari, EssencePhoto, Clay Williams When Gabrielle Davenport was in grade school, she developed a love of deviled eggs, which began in her paternal […]
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In Georgia, a basic income program’s success with Black women adds to growing national interest
Participants who received an average of $850 per month used it for paying bills, reducing debt, and improving credit. By Timothy Pratt, for Capital & Main, Daily KosPhoto, Children draw on top of a cancelled check prop during a rally in front of the U.S. Capitol December 13, 2021, in Washington, D.C. In 2022, Shamarra […]
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Black Residents Battle Against Tennessee GOP’s Effort to Ban Reparations
State lawmakers plan to vote on April 10 on legislation that would ban local governments from studying or disbursing restitution. By Aallyah Wright and Brandon Tensley, Capital BPhoto, Gun reform activists cheer outside the Tennessee State Capitol in August 2023 ahead of a special session after a mass shooting at The Covenant School in which […]
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Exposing High Rates of Suicide Among Young Black Men in Rural Areas
A new study from the University of Georgia reveals systemic failures. By Clayton Gutzmore, Word In BlackPhoto, Daniel Tijesuni/Pexels. Suicide is a sensitive topic because of how damaging it is for the person who does the act and the lives of people around them who need to cope. A recent study from the University of Georgia (UGA) […]
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Congress Votes to Dissolve House Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The House of Representatives Office of Diversity and Inclusion was dissolved due to a compromise in the federal spending bill, despite its efforts to create and cultivate a more diverse congressional workforce. By Ashleigh Fields, Word In BlackPhoto, After congressional budget rollbacks surrounding diversity and inclusion programs, the House of Representatives Office of Diversity and […]
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Black Folks Are Advocating for the Homeless
Homelessness for many could be just one missed check, one serious medical emergency, or one lost job away. By Aswad Walker, Word In BlackPhoto, Dr. Rudy Rasmus (right), speaking with a resident of the Knowles-Temenos Place Apartments, is one of the local Blacks offering game-changing ministry/service to the Houston-area homeless. Photo courtesy Rudy Rasmus. Deborah […]
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Players from first all-Black All-American women’s basketball team reflect on making history in 1984
The 10 team members marveled over its meaning, then and now By Branson Wright, ANDSCAPEPhoto, USC All-American Cheryl Miller with USC flag team in 1984. Tony Duffy/Getty Images 1984 was packed with many firsts in women’s basketball. It was a year with a glimpse into the future of the game’s evolution, a year filled with […]
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