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Explaining the Origins of Juneteenth
Snopes via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAfter more cases of police brutality resulting in the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and other Black people in ...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 6 days agoToday in news that makes you go “Why did it take Black death for this to happen?” the Tennessee Historical Commission voted 25-1 to remove a bust of Nathan...Klan—from the ...
15 things to watch to educate yourself about systemic racism
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 3 days agoHere are 15 movies and TV shows that are a good place to start educating yourself. The list includes...
Black men ask, “What am I voting for?” as they battle frustration
ABC News· 1 day agoThe Black Male Voter Project, an organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement among Black...
Opinion | Who is Juneteenth really for?
MSNBC via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth is an official holiday first held to mark the close of slavery after the Civil War in Texas, but the George Floyd protests made it mainstream.
5 Best Oscar-Winning Songs By Black Musicians
Cinema Blend· 5 hours agoOf course, most viewers focus on the Academy Awards’ big four – Best Actor, Actress, Director, and Best Picture. Black musicians have racked up many...
Oakland artist creates city's first Black Panther Party monument
CBS News· 4 days agoWalking the streets of Oakland with artist Shomari Smith offers more than just a tour of the city,...
Alex Whittler
FOX 5 Atlanta· 4 days agoSince starting in Atlanta, Alex has covered some of the metro area’s biggest stories. Alex was FOX 5's first anchor on the air for the station's...
’Juneteenth isn’t just an Independence Day for Black people’: A look behind the holiday
Real Change News· 5 days agoThis federal acknowledgment finally came after a wave of nationwide demonstrations against racialized police brutality in response to the murder of George ...
Juneteenth 2024: How Oklahoma's unique history still affects residents today
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 4 days agoWhy Oklahoma's history matters Today, descendants are still fighting for recognition from the...