After Serena Williams gave birth to her first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., via emergency C-section on September 1, she joined a growing number of women, primarily Black women and women o
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1921 Tulsa Massacre
May 31, 1921: Tulsa Massacre From May 31 through June 1, deputized whites killed more than 300 African Americans. They looted and burned to the ground 40 square blocks of 1,265 African American hom
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah Is Paying Daily Show Crew Furloughed by COVID-19 Out of His Own Pocket by Ishena Robinson Trevor Noah reminds me of Barack Obama in a lot of ways. He’s written a successful memoi
Peach Cobbler!!!!!
Summer Favorite – Peach Cobbler (Anytime favorite but best with fresh peaches) I mix my spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) with the sugar before adding it to the peaches. I add a little cornstarch
Whites Now Responsible
Black and Brown People Have Been Protesting for Centuries. It’s White People Who Are Responsible for What Happens Next. BY SAVALA TREPCZYNSKI JUNE 1, 2020 1:32 PM EDT In this country,
White Lives Matter?
Arthur Ashe Statue in Virginia Vandalized With ‘White Lives Matter’ By Sandra E. Garcia Published June 17, 2020 Updated June 18, 2020, 12:25 a.m. ET A monument to the b
Here’s What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor’s Death
By Richard A. Oppel Jr. and Derrick Bryson Taylor June 5, 2020 While the death last week of George Floyd in Minneapolis has unleashed a wave of protests acro
Somebody’s Baby
BabyNames.com changes home page to honor slain black Americans: They were ‘somebody’s baby’ BY MARINA PITOFSKY – 06/09/20 11:44 AM EDT Each one of these names was somebo
March on Washington
Protests That Changed America: The March on Washington June 10, 2020 by Neely Tucker The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was one of the most significant protests in American
So, what’s next?
I am so glad to see my people out in the streets, demonstrating that they have reached the end of their patience. With. This. Bullshit. Perhaps King was right when he said that the moral arc of the
Racism is Contrary to Scripture
Evangelical scholars sign statement condemning racism as ‘contrary to Scripture’ According to the Christian Post Today, ywo dozen evangelical scholars have released a joint statement condemning
June is Gay Pride Month
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march, which was held in New York City on June 28, 1970. Read more HERE and HERE.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!
Philanthropists Patty Quillin and Reed Hastings, chief executive of Netflix, are donating $40 million each to Spelman College, Morehouse College, and the UNCF, which advocates for the success and f
What Is Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, thousands of enslaved African Americans were informed that they were free. Union soldiers, led by Major General
Working Remotely
Success Strategies for Working Remotely The 10 Success Strategies for Working Remotely webinar is ideal for anyone working remotely. This webinar is for: Professionals usually working in the compan