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First black congresswoman revered on Capitol Hill 50 years after her election | CBS News

November 11, 2019January 27, 2020African American History, African American Politics

WASHINGTON — It has been 50 years since Shirley Chisholm stared down sexism and racism to become the first black congresswoman in history. Today, members of Congress say they carry her lessons with them. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, told CBS News that Chisholm encouraged those around her to be “tree-shakers” and “changemakers.” […]

Raegan Johnson joins Spire as public communications manager | The St. Louis American

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019African American Professionals

Raegan Johnson joined Spire as the public communications manager. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing external communications strategies for relevant communications and marketing channels, including digital and traditional media outlets. Spire is the largest natural gas distribution utility in Missouri, serving approximately 632,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the city […]

We need to talk about slavery’s impact on all of us | The Guardian

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019African American History, Reparations

How should we address the longterm trauma that was caused? As professor of the history of slavery, I aim to find out

Jim Crow Compounded the Grief of African American Mothers Whose Sons Were Killed in World War I | Smithsonian Magazine

November 11, 2019January 27, 2020African American History, Black History ...

Smithsonian Books presents ‘We Return Fighting,’ a groundbreaking exploration of African American involvement in World War I

‘We’re Self-Interested’: The Growing Identity Debate in Black America | The New York Times

November 9, 2019November 9, 2019ADOS, American Descendants of Slavery

Why a movement that claims to support the American descendants of slavery is being promoted by conservatives and attacked on the left.

Meet The Black Woman That Is Healing DC With Her Teas and Tonics | Essence

November 7, 2019January 27, 2020African American Entrepreneurs, African American Health

Dr. Sunyatta created Calabash Tea & Tonic to redefine what it means to heal — naturally.

Burkina Faso security crisis grows as convoy ambush kills dozens | The Guardian

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019Burkina Faso

Nearly 40 reported dead after gunmen targeted buses carrying mineworkers employed by Canadian and Australian companies.

The Untold Story Of An African American Family Affected By A Broken Health Care System | Forbes

November 7, 2019November 11, 2019African American Health, Mental Health

In January of 2013, my family was hit with an incredible blow. My partner and the father of my two children took his own life. The week Jamir passed away, I talked to him and noticed changes in his behavior. I asked him if he wanted to talk to a professional, but he was uncomfortable […]

Stop Blaming Black Homophobia for Buttigieg’s Problems! | The New York Times

November 7, 2019November 11, 2019African American Politics, Black Love

Let’s put an end to this racist trope.

Sweetness | The New Yorker

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019African American Author, African American Literature

It’s not my fault. So you can’t blame me. I didn’t do it and have no idea how it happened. It didn’t take more than an hour after they pulled her out from between my legs for me to realize something was wrong. Really wrong. She was so black she scared me. Midnight black, Sudanese […]