Juneteenth marks an important and history-changing day in Black history and American history. On June 19, 1865, federal troops marched down to Galveston, Texas, took control of the state, and […]
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District Attorney introduces first African-American Advisory Board
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today the creation of the office’s first-ever African-American Advisory Board (AAAB), one of several advisory boards he formed to open dialogue toward […]
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The history and importance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks an important and history-changing day in Black history and American history. On June 19, 1865, federal troops marched down to Galveston, Texas, took control of the state, and […]
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Leaked Harvard report finds remains of enslaved people and Native Americans
A leaked draft report from a Harvard faculty committee has revealed that the university possesses, in its museum collections, the remains of nearly 7,000 Native Americans and almost 20 people […]
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Karine Jean-Pierre will become the first Black woman and first opening gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretarywhen Jen Psake departs this week, reports CNN. President Joe Bidenannounced in a statement Thursday, as she becomes the first Blackand […]
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Jessica Watkins first Black woman to join Space Station crew
Jessica Watkins is on her way to mark an out-of-this-world milestone. Early Wednesday morning, Watkins made history as the first Black woman to hit the sky for an extended mission […]
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Black Girl Freedom Fund announces $4M in grants for 68 organizations supporting Black girls
Black Girl Freedom Fund, which is “an initiative of Grantmakers for Girls of Color,” will be pouring millions of dollars into organizations with an aim to create a more hopeful […]
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Activist Gary Chambers trying to become Louisian’s first Black senator
Gary Chambers Jr. said he is tired of his home state of Louisiana being ranked poorly — when it comes to health, education, infrastructure and the economy, reports NBC News. The Baton Rouge native knows […]
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Milwaukee elects first Black mayor
Cavalier Johnson became the first African American elected mayor of Milwaukee on April 5, overwhelming a former alderman to win the right to finish the last two years of Tom Barrett’s term, reports the […]
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Kyrie Irving hires stepmom to be agent, making her only Black female agent in NBA
The NBA’s Kyrie Irving has turned his career on the basketball court into a family affair with his latest move, reports AfroTech. The Brroklyn Nets player has onboarded Shetellia Riley […]
