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America’s Elite Colleges Can Lead on Reparations by Partnering with Black Colleges

By Felicia M. Davis – As the list of higher education institutions apologizing for their role in the slave trade grows it is time investing in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) institutions is prioritized. Democratic presidential candidates increasingly acknowledge the need to study the question of reparations. Ta-Nehisi Coates fastidiously establishes “The Case for […]

Chante Moore to Perform for Family Food Fest Atlanta Virtual Celebration of Black Men on Father’s Day

WATCH LIVE @familyfoodfestatlanta: Atlanta Culinary Charities will showcase live cooking demos from local dads and celebrity chefs during Family Food Fest Atlanta Virtual Celebration of Black Men on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21 from 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM EST on Facebook Live and YouTube. TV Personality Egypt Sherrod will host, DJ Fadelf will play music, […]

Juneteenth Virtual Performance of Mzuri Aimbaye’s Award-Winning Play: The Fannie Lou Hamer Story

Joy Reid, Host of MSNBC’s AM Joy, will provide a special introduction and Marypat Hector, nationally recognized youth activist, will moderate a panel discussion after the performance The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have sparked global protests, elicited calls for record voter turnout in the 2020 Elections, and amplified the voices […]

Transformational Change Needed to Cure the Virus of Racism Infecting Local Police

By Marc H. Morial (To Be Equal #23) – Black Americans in 2020 are contending with the devastating impact of two viruses – coronavirus and racism. Five years ago, in the wake of Michael Brown’s death at the hands of Ferguson, Missouri, police, the National Urban League called for comprehensive reform of police recruitment, training […]

Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” Explores the Story of Four Black Vets, Now on Netflix

Academy Award® Winner Spike Lee has a New Joint: “Da 5 Bloods,” the story of four African-American Vets — Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis), and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock, Jr.) — who return to Vietnam to search for the remains of their fallen Squad Leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the promise of buried […]

BET Launches $25 Million Content for Change Initiative to Target Racial Inequality in America

NEW YORK – BET recently announced its overall social justice initiative “Content for Change,”an expansive campaign anchored in the principle that media plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving individuals’ and communities’ values, perceptions and actions. BET, in partnership with corporate, civil rights and social justice organizations, will leverage its unique position and platforms […]

PayPal Announces $530 Million Commitment to Support Black Businesses, Strengthen Minority Communities and Fight Economic Inequality

SAN JOSE, CA – PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced a $530 million commitment to support Black and minority-owned businesses and communities in the U.S., especially those hardest hit by the pandemic, to help address economic inequality. As part of its investment, the company is bolstering its internal programs to further increase diversity, equity and […]

Pasadena Police Officers Association Denounce Actions by Police Officers in George Floyd Case

PASADENA, CA – The Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA) express their condolences to the family of Mr. George Floyd and send their strong condemnation on how he was killed while in Police Custody for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. The PPOA is grateful and thankful to all in the Pasadena community for their outpouring of […]

CBCF Launches New Initiatives to Support Social Justice Reform in America

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it will launch three key initiatives to support social reforms and education needed to advance the global Black community. Created in response to the historically unleveled playing field for minorities, and the recent protests and police killings of unarmed African Americans, CBCF will […]