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. …
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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 …
Black Archives takes to international stage
OVERTOWN TO NORWAY: Kamila E. Pritchett, new executive director of The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, traveled as a guest speaker …
Bobby Powell, Richard Ryles vying for D7 county seat
SEN. BOBBY POWELL: Vacating state Senate seat early to run for Palm Beach County Commission. PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Florida …
ArtServe ‘Impact’
WINNER: Yvonne Pubien, whose arts and crafts studio Nailed It DIY Studio Fort Lauderdale has brought diversity to her franchise nationwide, shown with Claudin Pubien, …
Supreme Court voting rights ruling stuns minority voters, who hope it expands their representation
Hank Sanders, a former Alabama state lawmaker PHOTO COURTESY OF SELMACENTERFORNONVIOLENCE.ORG WASHINGTON (AP) – This week’s Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional …
Black Florida mother killed by white neighbor remembered for faith, devotion to four kids
Ajike Owens’ death mirrored other recent killings of African Americans. PHOTO COURTESY GOFUNDME OCALA, Fla. (AP) – Civil rights leaders and ministers demanded justice during …
Congresswoman seeks pardon for civil rights activist, lawyer Desmond Meade
Desmond Meade, a lawyer and voting rights activist seeks a presidential pardon. PHOTO COYRTESY OF CITIZEN.ORG MIAMI, Fla. – From serving a prison term for …