History, power, and the truth of Florida’s Emancipation Day
While Juneteenth has recently gained more attention as the penultimate celebration of the end of chattel slavery in the United States, Florida’s actual date of …
Freedom of the press under attack in Africa and the Middle East
After a warning and about an hour to evacuate the premises, Israeli forces repeatedly bombed the building that held the offices of the Associated Press …
Israel strikes Gaza tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes Monday on the Gaza Strip, saying it destroyed militant tunnels …
Florida expands private school voucher program
MIAMI, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to …
She solved 1985 cold case and covid murder mystery
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – “Believe it or not,” sums up part of the riveting life of a Black female native of West Palm Beach …
Professor builds community through dance, African pride
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – There are many peaceful ways to get your message across in protest: Marches, sit-ins, taking a knee. Tamara Williams, an assistant …
New to plant parenting? Here’s what you need to know
(StatePoint) – Plant parenthood among Millennials and Gen Z has been on the rise in recent years, and time spent at home throughout the pandemic …
Virtual conference calling for papers exploring slavery through religious and theological lenses
PRINCETON, N.J. (Black PR Wire) – Princeton Theological Seminary and joint sponsors Howard University School of Divinity and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American …
Justice Joseph Hatchett, 1st Black man on Fla. Supreme Court, has passed at age 88
Staff Report TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The first Black man to serve on the Florida Supreme court has died. Joseph W. Hatchett was 88. The court …
American Express called out by investors concerned about ‘woke-washing’
Staff Report BERKELEY, CA—A majority of American Express (NYSE:AXP) investors today voted in support of a shareholder resolution requesting that the company report on how …