The fact that Black officers killed a Black man didn’t remove racism from the situation. NEW YORK (AP) — That the death of Tyre Nichols — young,...
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Analysis: Two Black quarterbacks set for historic Super Bowl matchup
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will be the first Black QBs to face off in a Super Bowl. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Black quarterbacks have come a long way...
What should inclusion at work look like in 2023?
DE&I remains a hot topic on the corporate streets. But how do diversity, equity, and inclusion show up in the 2023 workforce? Diversity, equity,...
The Brooklyn Circus and the Gap launch new campaign honoring Stephen “tWitch” Boss
The late performer stars posthumously in the ads. A new campaign featuring the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss has turned into a tribute to the late...
‘We’re Suffering’: Jackson Residents File Class Action Lawsuit Over Water CrisisKayode Crown
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed on Sept. 16, 2022, are seeking immediate attention to the water problems affecting Jackson, Miss. The post...
Seized L.A. Beachfront Property Returned To Its Rightful Black Heirs
The resort was once known as Bruce's Beach—until it was taken away.The resort was once known as Bruce's Beach—until it was taken away.Read...
Sesame Place Under Fire For Snubbing Two Black Girls in Viral Video
A now-viral video shows a Sesame Place park employee dressed as Rosita from Sesame Street dismissing two Black girls during a parade. Sesame Place...
Viola Davis & John Boyega Go Into Battle In ‘The Woman King’ Trailer
The trailer for Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed epic The Woman King has released, with the film starring Viola Davis, John Boyega and othera. Viola...
Octavia E. Butler Mined Her Boundless Curiosity, Forging A New Vision For HumanityAlyssa Collins
A pioneering writer in a genre long dominated by white men, Octavia E. Butler's work explored power structures, shifting definitions of...
Roe Overturned: What You Need To Know About The Supreme Court Abortion DecisionLinda C. McClain and Nicole Huberfeld
The post Roe Overturned: What You Need To Know About The Supreme Court Abortion Decision appeared first on Mississippi Free Press. After half a...
Unserved Arrest Warrant For ‘Mrs. Roy Bryant’ in Till Case Uncovered in Leflore CountyNick Judin
The post Unserved Arrest Warrant For ‘Mrs. Roy Bryant’ in Till Case Uncovered in Leflore County appeared first on Mississippi Free Press. A group...
Simone Biles, Denzel Washington Among New Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
If you thought Simone Biles was done making history and collecting medals…not so fast. Read more...
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Why a crossing guard will suggest Charlottesville’s City Council install speed cameras near schools
by Adrienne Dent Next Monday, I’ll appear before City Council to represent the Charlottesville City Schools crossing guards to appeal for a pilot program to enforce speed limits by camera. It’s a new intervention legalized by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020....
Arts, Authors, Community, Community Development, Jessica Harris
Jay Simple and The Bridge
by Jessica Harris Photography may be a hobby to some, but to Jay Simple, it serves as a compass for navigating life’s terrain. Recently appointed Executive Director of The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative (PAI), a Charlottesville-based community arts...
Community, Community Development, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Katrina Spencer
Black Love: Symposium & Soirée
by Katrina Spencer We’re always singing about it. Pick your era! “I wanna be living for the love of you” ~The Isley Brothers, 1975 “Dream lover come rescue me” ~Mariah Carey, 1993 “You're my water when I'm stuck in the desert” ~Daniel Caesar & H.E.R., 2017 We...
Community, Community Development, Health and Wellness, Naila Smith
Prolyfyck: Getting Through Something Hard with Somebody
By Naila A. Smith, PhD In 2006, William “Will” Jones III moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. A barber by profession, he started cutting hair at Cavalier Barbers which was located in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Charlottesville. About two years later, he...
Community Development, Katrina Spencer, Travel
Exploring Black Brazil
by Katrina Spencer Days before thousands of Brazilians stormed the National Congress in the capital of Brasília, protesting the beginning of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s third yet non-consecutive term, an event closely mirroring the January 6, 2021...
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