NY Assemblyman Barron to Hold Juneteenth Webinar Tonight
The Barron's Juneteenth webinar is today Friday, June 19 starting at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Photo: Event Flyer NY Assemblyman Charles Barron and NYC Councilwoman Inez Barron are…
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Understanding History of Juneteenth to Slavery and Emancipation
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Photo: YouTube Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending…
Brooklyn Nets Superstar Questions NBA Restart Amid Police Protests, COVID-19
There is a legitimate debate to be had about the optics of Black players, many of whom have been on the frontlines of nationwide protests, convening to entertain…
South Africa’s President: We Should Use COVID-19 To Strengthen Economic Inclusion
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) regulations should be "enhanced" as part of a push to build a more inclusive economy in the…
REFLECTIONS ON RACE AND REPRESSION IN AMERICA
The killer four in Minneapolis: Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, Tou Thao. Screen capture CNN. There is no such thing as "police brutality," and when you…
Militarized American Police and How They Got Their Weapons of War
The weapons that come to local police departments through the 1033 pipeline are direct from the military and, by extension, the War on Terror. Photo: YouTube The following…
Facebook Announces $200 Million Commitment to Support Black Businesses
Today Facebook announced: A commitment of $200 million to support Black-owned businesses, Black creators and nonprofits supporting the Black community - building on earlier investments and part of…
Brooklyn Congressional Challenger Accuses Yvette Clarke of Racist Campaign Mailer
Bunkeddeko: “Yvette Clarke’s desperation and dishonesty truly know no bounds...Ms. Clarke puts out a racist mailer that clearly darkens my skin. This is despicable. She needs to apologize…
AFT Passes Resolution To Fight Systemic Racism in Schools
AFT President Randi Weingarten: "We must also do all we can to create safe and welcoming environments. That requires us to rethink school security starting with separating police…
Rayshard Brooks: Atlanta Police Engaging in “Blue Flu” Strike?
Atlanta Police Department confirmed a larger-than-normal number of absent officers on Wednesday evening, but denied any mass strike in response to the criminal charges leveled against the two…