The city violated the civil rights of its residents by playing a “driving role” in the proposed relocation of a scrap metal facility with a history of pollution complaints from […]
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The story of Jean-Michel Basquiat
It was the early summer of 1980. More than 100 artists converged on an abandoned four-story building at Seventh Avenue and 41st Street in New York City that had once […]
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Enjoy a ‘staycation’ this summer
The backyard, always great for the family’s health and well-being, can do even more this summer by being a place to hold a staycation. With the pandemic keeping more people […]
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Ida B. Wells Fund expands to include filmmaking
Chromatic black™ launches Season Two of the Ida B. Wells Fund and calls for entries in short filmmaking and two new categories — visual arts and creative placemaking. This season, […]
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Singer Michael Henderson dies
According to BET.com, R&B singer Michael Henderson, widely known for his vocals on “You Are My Starship,” has died. He was 71. The distinguished bassist had been admitted to Emory […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, National
FDA authorizes emergency use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
On July 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, adjuvanted for the prevention of COVID-19 caused by severe acute […]
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Convergence
With the year half way over and Brittney Griner’s incarceration well past the 100-day mark, no clear-cut path for her liberation is in view. To recap, the international basketball star […]
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Arizona passes law restricting filming of police involved police incidents
People who say they have faced violence for filming police interactions are condemning a law in Arizona that will restrict recording police officers from within eight feet of police activity, […]
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Condoleezza Rice joins Melody Hobson in Denver Broncos ownership group
Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has become the second Black woman to be a part of the group acquiring the Denver Broncos NFL football team, joining Melody Hobson, reports […]
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Boston mayor names new Black police commissioner
Boston’s new police commissioner has an interesting perspective on the job, considering he was once assaulted by police in Boston, reports CBS News. Michael Cox was beaten by fellow officers, […]