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When the People Rise: Juneteenth, George Floyd and the Black resistance legacy
In this episode of the Apathy Is Not an Option podcast, we trace centuries of defiance, through rebellion, protest, ...
Other Black people criticized me, but here’s why I was proud to march in the ‘No Kings’ protest
To stay home would have betrayed the entirety of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream, which is often deceitfully ...
Two California bills that could make it possible for Black reparations from slavery move forward
Two pieces of legislation that could make it possible for Black people to receive reparations for slavery are moving forward.
100 years after 1st Black family in Piedmont, California was driven out, memorial moves forward
A memorial sculpture park honoring the first Black family to own a home in the city of Piedmont is once again gaining ...
The home of one of the largest catalogs of Black history turns 100 in New York
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the largest repositories of Black history in the country.
Mx. Juneteenth 2025: Rock Hall hosts Black queer celebration with music and a message
The free event features live music, drag performances and community advocacy at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's outdoor ...
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Explore the Palm Beach Black Cultural Heritage Trail: Maps, history amid Juneteenth celebrations
The Black Cultural Heritage Trail, a first-of-its-kind in Palm Beach County, spotlights stories often overlooked in the ...
Indigenous, Black people face longer ER wait times, Winnipeg study finds
New race-based data shows people of colour are generally waiting longer for care in Winnipeg emergency departments than white ...
For Black People, Surviving Skin Cancer Begins With Knowing What to Look For—and Where
A guide to self-checking Black skin. By Brian Vines Maya Angelou has long been credited with saying, “Do the best you can ...