Upholding Juneteenth
C.B. HANIF AND ERNA DELICE PHOTOS / SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers …
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Brittney Griner is honored in Washington despite missing Mercury’s game with a hip injury
WASHINGTON (AP) – Brittney Griner waved to fans who applauded her as she walked onto the court, embraced Elena Della Donne and signed an autograph …
Black men’s mental health: “HUSH” documentary screening and forum
In recognition of Men’s Health Awareness Month, RER Consulting presents the powerful documentary “HUSH” | Help Us Say Help, in The City of Miami Gardens …
Congresswoman Wilson and the Caucus on the Commission of the Social Status of Black Men and Boys host briefing on reclaiming fatherhood for Black men
WASHINGTON D.C. – This Thursday, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Chairwoman of the Caucus on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and …
Rev. Sharpton launches mobilization of fathers to lead the fight against gun violence in Black communities
Rev. A Sharpton, president and founder of the National Action Network, center, issued a call to action for Black fathers to mobilize against gun violence. …
Justice Dept. issued scathing report on Minneapolis police
The Justice Department on Friday issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial discrimination and excessive force went unchecked before George Floyd’s killing …
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Associated Press Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. …
Democratic National Committee to review a complaint about Alabama party organization
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Democratic National Committee leaders on Saturday agreed to review concerns about how the the Alabama Democratic Party operates, including …
In affirmative action and student loan cases, some see backlash to racial progress in education
Makia Green PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER WASHINGTON (AP) – As a Black student who was raised by a single mother, Makia Green believes she benefited …
DeSantis budget vetoes include Black history, gun violence and LBGTQ
Funding for Black History Month celebration in Orlando, gun violence programs and LBGTQ are Fla. Budget line items that Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected. PHOTOS COURTESY …