Music legend Quincy Jones has died at his Bel Air home at age 91. The multi-Grammy-winning producer, arranger, composer and entrepreneur–who worked with talents as diverse as Frank Sinatra and […]
Category: Across Black America
Across Black America is a compilation of stories gathered from the nation’s various media sources. These are assembled and edited by contributor Kristina Dixon for use in OurWeekly.
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Environmental Advocates Highlight Black Contributions to National Parks Ahead of 2024 Election
As the nation heads toward the 2024 election, environmental advocate Audrey Peterman is on a mission to spotlight the vital role national parks play in preserving America’s natural beauty and […]
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U.S. Congressman Al Green Commends Biden Administration on Launching Investigation into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday announced that it would review and evaluate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, marking the federal government’s first inquiry into the destruction […]
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Governor signs Senator Bradford’s legislation promoting Black student success on California college campuses
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1348 by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), which will promote Black student success in higher education by creating the nation’s first recognition […]
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs racketeering indictment
After being investigated by federal authorities for months, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged today with sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy, alleging he […]
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Los Angeles civil rights history and struggles of Black, Brown
Los Angeles’s civil rights history is a long and drawn-out battle that features monumental moments throughout the era before and after the signing of the Civil Rights Bill. L.A. is […]
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Youngest Black pilot takes flight
Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old pilot, is the youngest and first African-American pilot in North Carolina. Garner received his private pilot’s license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He was honored earlier […]
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Black leaders condemn presidential ‘immunity’ ruling
Black leaders across the country are blasting the latest ruling from the conservative U.S. Supreme Court, which on Monday, July 1, granted broad immunity to presidents from being prosecuted for […]
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Four Tops singer lawsuit against Michigan hospital
Warren, Mich. Alexander Morris, the lead singer of renowned Motown group the Four Tops, has filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, alleging that staff racially discriminated against him, physically […]
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Juneteenth & Father’s Day event
Hillside, Ill. The 3rd Annual Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebration, hosted by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, took place yesterday at Memorial Park in Hillside, Ill. “As we do […]
