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A coalition that represents the interests of African Nova Scotians is calling on the Houston government to reaffirm its commitment to a United Nations initiative through money — not just words. On Wednesday, Premier Tim Houston used the launch of African Heritage Month to proclaim his government’s continued support for the International Decade for People of African Descent, which has […]
Brandon Drenon BBC News, reporting from Prince George’s County Getty Images Daphnee Duplaix as Nicole Dupree Richardson (left) and Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree (right) are main characters in Beyond the Gates Behind the closed gates of the Country Club at Woodmore, lies a world of power, luxury and one of America’s wealthiest African-American communities. […]
Wallace, Louisiana AP — A Louisiana landscape of centuries-old sugar cane plantations and enduring Afro-Creole culture along the Mississippi River had been eligible for receiving rare federal protection following a multi-year review by the National Park Service. But this month, the agency withdrew the 11-mile (18-kilometer) stretch of land known as Great River Road from […]
Shyla Brown Representing Black Community Well as Member of U.S. National Development Program LPGA Source link
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – On Feb. 3, Lt. Col. Christopher Kuszniaj (left), U.S. Army Garrison Black Sea commander, and Mrs. Oana Copaceanu (right), community relations specialist, met with the Mayor of Constanta, Mr. Vergil Chitac at the Constanta City Hall. (Photo Credit: Joshua Rojas) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 5 Show […]
National Park Service Withdraws Black Community in Louisiana From Historic Landmark Consideration U.S. News & World Report Source link
Appalachia, which spans from southern New York to northern Mississippi, usually evokes images of white working-class people, as depicted in JD Vance’s 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy. But it’s little known to people outside of the region that there’s a robust community of Black organizers who are rewriting the narrative of what it means to be […]
A memorial service early this month for three Black victims of the Eaton fire was marked by simmering anger at Donald Trump’s choice not to visit Altadena, a suburb with a historic Black community disproportionately affected by the disaster. It’s one of many decisions that have left residents of Altadena, a racially and economically diverse […]
The California fire that swept out of Eaton Canyon last month devastated Altadena neighborhoods and claimed multiple lives including that of Evelyn McClendon, a school bus driver remembered for her spirituality and dedication to children, said her brother Zaire Calvin, not for the tragedy that took her life. In the glow of stained glass windows […]
Black History Month is underway, a time for reflection on the rich history and significant achievements of African Americans, celebrating their deep-rooted tenacity and perseverance in the face of adversity. WSLS 10 not only wants to honor Black heroes from our past who paved the way for future generations, but we also want to highlight […]