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In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history. Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. For some, the promise of reparations has been nothing more than Fool’s gold, epitomized by a bill in Congress that’s stalled since it was first introduced in the 1980s, even though it’s aimed at studying reparations and named after the original promise.
Sunscreen, Shades And Swimwear: 15 Black-Owned Brands To Keep You Safe And Stylish In The Sun
We know you’ve been outside this summer, but we want to ensure you’re doing right. Within the last few years, there has been an influx of Black-owned companies specializing in products exclusively for people of color to enjoy during summer. Black-owned swimwear brands are changing the game by creating suits that complement and celebrate the… Continue reading Sunscreen, Shades And Swimwear: 15 Black-Owned Brands To Keep You Safe And Stylish In The Sun
Mississippi's new Episcopal bishop is first woman and first Black person in that role
The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells was elected bishop in February and has been in the leadership role since May. She is being ordained and consecrated by the Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. Wells succeeds former Bishop Brian Seage, who was elected in 2014 and had been in the role since the 2015 retirement of his predecessor.
‘Girl You Know It’s True’ Trailer: Milli Vanilli Biopic Sees Newcomers Meld Seamlessly Into Roles Of Duo
Newcomers Tijan Njie and Elan Ben Ali meld seamlessly into the roles of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, otherwise known as the disgraced 1980s “singing” duo Milli Vanilli, in the new trailer for biopic Girl You Know It’s True. If you’re of a certain age, you probably know the story well–two exotic, Black European singers… Continue reading ‘Girl You Know It’s True’ Trailer: Milli Vanilli Biopic Sees Newcomers Meld Seamlessly Into Roles Of Duo
17-Year-Old From North Carolina Becomes One Of The Youngest Pilots In The U.S.
Ryan Garner made history by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the country. The 17-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C. recently obtained his private pilot license. Garner is also the first Black pilot to receive the distinction at Goose Creek Airport.
In Letter Of Support, 1,400 Black Women Back Biden
As President Joe Biden recovers from COVID-19 amid an apparent fight within the Democratic Party over his nomination for reelection, the president has received a show of support from a collection of Black women and allies. A letter with 1,400 signatories urges Biden to continue in the race and calls out those seeking to push him off… Continue reading In Letter Of Support, 1,400 Black Women Back Biden
‘It would be a betrayal’: Thousands of Black women call out Dems amid efforts to oust Biden
“It would have a devastating effect on how Black women see the Democratic Party as the most viable option for […]
HBCU Livingstone College Receives 7th $1M Donation From Anonymous Donor
Livingstone College in North Carolina received another $1 million donation. It’s the seventh donation of this amount to be given in just seven months by an anonymous donor. It marks the most significant monetary gift received by the HBCU in its history, according to Black Enterprise.
Loni Love Wants Tyler Perry To ‘Hire Black Writers And Directors’ To Avoid Future 0% Rotten Tomatoes Critic Scores
Loni Love has some tough love for Tyler Perry after the dismal critical response to his latest film, Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black. Perry’s Divorce in the Black stars Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict in what could have been serendipitous stunt casting since both Good and Hardrict are at the center of two pieces… Continue reading Loni Love Wants Tyler Perry To ‘Hire Black Writers And Directors’ To Avoid Future 0% Rotten Tomatoes Critic Scores
Van Jones And CNN Roasted For Over-The-Top Amber Rose/RNC Thoughts
Amber Rose, who recently gave a surprise endorsement to former President Donald Trump, was rewarded for her MAGA turn with a prime-time speaking slot during the first night of the Republican National Convention. CNN commentator Van Jones thinks this is a big deal, but Black people online disagree.
RNC Montage Nods To Viral Racist Incident In Celebration Of Anti-'Woke' College Students
A video of white students making monkey sounds and gestures at a Black woman went viral earlier this year. The incident was included in a video at the GOP convention.
In this historic Black neighborhood in Milwaukee, the Biden question is met with indifference
The historically Black neighborhood of Lindsay Heights is only few miles away from the Republican National Convention. But the vitriol and partisan politics of the presidential race aren't what's on the mind of its residents.
Scarlett Johansson Jokes She Hopes ‘Nobody Will Ever Read’ The ‘Avengers’ Group Chat
"Everything goes on in there,” the "Black Widow" star said.
‘Who Made The Potato Salad?’: 10 Things You Will Find At Every Black Family Cookout
Nothing says summertime like a good cookout. Food on the grill, loud music, line dances, card games and more set the tone for the season. The connection between Black people and cookouts is deeper than the spread of delicious food. According to Food 52, European explorers witnessed the Táino tribe, indigenous to the Caribbean, cooking their food on “long wooden frames.”… Continue reading ‘Who Made The Potato Salad?’: 10 Things You Will Find At Every Black Family Cookout
Mississippi can wait to reset legislative districts that dilute Black voting strength, judges say
Mississippi can wait until next year to redraw some of its legislative districts to replace ones where Black voting power is currently diluted, three federal judges said Thursday. The decision updates a timeline from the judges, who issued a ruling July 2 that found problems with districts in three parts of the state — a ruling that will require multiple House and Senate districts to be reconfigured. It also means current legislators are likely to serve half of the four-year term in districts where the judges found that Black voters' voices are diminished.
Jason Wright is out as Washington Commanders president and will leave the team after the '24 season
Jason Wright, who four years ago became the first Black president of an NFL team, is no longer in that role with the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after this season. A team spokesperson confirmed Thursday that Wright is departing the organization and will remain in a senior advisory role for the time being while the search for his successor is ongoing. “This feels like the right moment for me to explore my next leadership opportunity," Wright said.
Illinois deputy fired, charged in fatal shooting of Black woman at her home
(Reuters) -A former Illinois sheriff's deputy pleaded not guilty to murder on Thursday, according to court documents, one day after he was fired, arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Black woman during a call for help at her home. Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face as she ducked for cover behind a kitchen counter separating the two, according to court documents. Massey, a mother of two teenagers, had called police regarding a suspected intruder in her Springfield home, said Ben Crump, the prominent U.S. civil rights lawyer representing the family.
Nevada seemingly slips away despite Biden’s courting of Black, Latino voters
The president’s abbreviated campaign swing to court Black and Latino voters came as many Democrats agitate for him to bow out of the race.
Rare white crow rescued after ‘dive bombed’ by other crows in Virginia
Civil rights lawyer Catherine Sevcenko spends her spare time taking in and rehabilitating injured birds in Alexandria, Va. Many of the fledgling crows that appear at her door have fallen from nests, were hit by cars or crashed into windows. But there’s one constant in the past 12 years: each one is covered in shiny black feathers, sharp black beaks and dark eyes.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Sevcenko could hardly be
Beauty Trap, The First Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store In This Missouri City, Opens: ‘My Goal Is To Make This A Family Business’
Sarah Brown, an entrepreneur in Columbia, Missouri, has opened the first Black-owned beauty supply store in her city. Brown attended cosmetology school after high school and continued to work in the industry for over 25 years before opening Beauty Trap on July 2. The Columbia businesswoman said her ultimate goal is to inspire other Black… Continue reading Beauty Trap, The First Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store In This Missouri City, Opens: ‘My Goal Is To Make This A Family Business’
America’s Oldest Black Town Relocating Due To Flooding Risk
A North Carolina town founded by formerly enslaved people just after the Civil War has survived environmental degradation, racism and governmental inaction. Now, the oldest Black town in the United States seeks to relocate entirely in order to survive the growing impact of climate change.
Court says Jim Crow-era felony voting ban in Mississippi can be altered by lawmakers, not judges
Mississippi legislators, not the courts, must decide whether to change the state's practice of stripping voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. The state's original list of disenfranchising crimes springs from the Jim Crow era, and attorneys who sued to challenge the list say authors of the Mississippi Constitution removed voting rights for crimes they thought Black people were more likely to commit.
‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Creator And Stars On New Series And The Costs Of Black Excellence: ‘Have I Really Earned It?’
What is Black Excellence if it comes at a price? Set in the worlds of politics, elite academia and the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard, Emperor of Ocean Park is centered around Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman), also referred to as Tal by his loved ones, as he and his family grapple with grief and the effects of what… Continue reading ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Creator And Stars On New Series And The Costs Of Black Excellence: ‘Have I Really Earned It?’
Man with concealed weapon arrested near Republican convention venue
Police detain 21-year-old carrying backpack including AK-47 pistol, loaded rifle magazine, flashlight and black gloves
‘The beginning of Black liberation’: photographs tell the real story of the Mississippi Delta
The work of Justin Hardiman documents the lives of Black southern farmers, long sidelined in mainstream narratives
