Byron Allen’s free streaming service HBCU Go has struck a nationwide licensing agreement with CBS stations that will run through the 2022-2023 college football season, reports NBC BLK. Under the […]
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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ACLU files lawsuit challenging Florida’s ‘Stop Woke Act’
The ACLU, the ACLU of Florida, the Legal Defense Fund and a national law firm filed a lawsuit Thursday, Aug. 18 challenging Florida’s ‘Stop Woke Act,” which restricts how race, […]
Posted inAcross Black America, Government, National
BLM Grassroots talks importance of ‘Black August’
Black Lives Matter (BLM) Grassroots has been supporting the Black community in different ways and situations. During a recent webinar, BLM speakers talked about Black August; an update on the […]
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Snoop Dogg now offering cereal called Snoop Loopz
From his own wine to branded cannabis, Snoop Dogg isn’t shy about embarking on new business endeavors. Now the iconic rapper is introducing his own breakfast cereal – Snoop Loopz […]
Posted inAcross Black America, Education
Howard University enters 20-year partnership with Jordan Brand
Howard University has entered a 20-year deal with Jordan Brands in an effort to expand academic and athletic opportunities at the college, reports NBC BLK. As part of the agreement […]
Posted inAcross Black America, Entertainment, National
Former rapper Nipsey Hussle honored with star on Walk of Fame
Nipsey Hussle was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on what would have been his 37th birthday, reports NBC BLK. Hundreds gathered on Hollywood Boulevard on […]
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Sesame Place Philadelphia announces racial bias training
Sesame Place Philadelphia has said it will conduct a company review and pledged to have all employees complete mandatory bias training after a video appeared to show prejudice against two […]
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White driver arrested, charged with nine counts of assault for targeting Black cyclists
A Mississippi man was arrested after a video circulated on social media showing him recording himself driving and threatening to hit nine Black children on bicycles, saying “50 points” and […]
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Airlines struggling with shortages want to recruit more diverse pilots
At Florida Memorial University, a small historically Black university in Miami Gardens,Tremaine Johnson is training to become one of the country’s few Black pilots, reports NBCBLK. Less than 2 percent […]
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Clark Atlanta receives $10 million grant for data science program
Clark Atlanta University has received a $10 million grant to advance its students in a specific program, reports AfroTech/WSB TV. The money awarded to the Historically Black College & University […]
