The Black Arts Movement was considered one of the most prolific of the mid-1960s and 1970s. Inspired by the Black Power movement, it was a creative collective of politically conscious poets, composers, and writers who opposed the notion of traditional Western values. These revolutionary artists created new channels for the culture, and among them was Nikki Giovanni. Born […]
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How The 2024 Presidential Election Is Impacting Mental Health: Managing
The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election has sparked continued mental health conversations as disappointment and anxiety have been displayed on social media since Read More
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‘When We All Vote’ Rally: Celebrating First-Time Voters With Michelle
In case you missed it, on Tuesday, October 29, When We All Vote hosted the When We All Vote Rally at Gateway Center Read More
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Biden Administration Expands Student Debt Relief: $4.5 Billion For 60,000
Americans are getting more student debt relief. President Joe Biden has announced an additional $4.5 billion in student debt cancellation for more than 60,000 Read More
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A Day in the Life of Rodericka Applewhaite, White House
A lifelong desire to be involved in something that helps people, combined with a little bit of luck and audacity, eventually landed Read More
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LeBron James’ Family Foundation: A Legacy of Community Upliftment
In a visit to PBS-TV’s The Chavis Chronicles in Washington, D.C., Gloria James and family members of NBA superstar LeBron Read More
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Diving into Diversity: The Underrepresentation of Black Women in Marine
It’s rare to find a Black woman in marine biology. According to the job research site Zippia, less than 3% of people Read More
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Report Unveils Puberty’s Role in Intensifying Racial Bias Against Black
A new report from Psychology Today has revealed how puberty exacerbates racial bias against Black children, with the study’s Read More
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Sunken Secrets, Surfacing Stories: The Clotilda’s Descendants Reclaim Their History
In 1860, the Clotilda was the last known slave ship to illegally smuggle approximately 110 enslaved Africans to America, landing in Mobile, Alabama. However, Read More
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60th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act: Reflecting on Progress and
As the United States commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the nation reflects on a transformative law that Read More
