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The notion of circulating black wealth within the black community is nothing new. It’s simply black capitalism – a way to build wealth in the black community by encouraging black people to spend their money with black entrepreneurs and businesses. It was encouraged by leaders such as Booker T. Washington and Marcus Garvey. Garvey believed […]
Martinique Lewis will include urban Jacksonville locations in articles and social media posts geared towards black tourists leading up to Juneteenth. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In May the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida. The organization did this after what it called “aggressive attempts to erase black history and restrict diversity in […]
Red Velvet member Wendy has caught the attention of international netizens with her impression of white and black people. The incident occurred during the November 1 broadcast of MBC C-Radio’s ‘Idol True Colors’. Starting at the 13:45 mark in the clip above, Wendy is asked to show off an individual talent. After joking that she has […]
All of Haiti’s ills stem from interventions, invasions and interference in its affairs. The new call for a US/UN/CARICOM invasion is part of a long running plan to undermine the sovereignty of the nation that rose from Black revolution. The Haitian people want freedom. For Immediate Release July 17, 2023 Media Contact: [email protected] (201) 292-4591 […]
For Osanyem, “Black History Month celebrates resilience, diversity, and the rich history of Black people in North America and worldwide.” He adds, “To me, it’s a time to honour the contributions of Black individuals, foster understanding, and build a sense of community. Black History Month encourages me to look into the stories of remarkable individuals […]
Spanish players were celebrating their victory over England at the women’s World Cup in Sydney in late August when the president of the Spanish soccer federation kissed a player on the lips. The incident — which the player called out as nonconsensual — caused national and international outrage. It also highlighted ongoing issues with attitudes […]
While the overwhelming majority of players in the NBA are African-American (just about 80 percent last season), many are black international players who bring a unique perspective to the league. What is it like to be a black international player coming directly to the NBA from overseas? What are the biggest challenges? Did they encounter […]
A review of Black British History: New Perspectives, Hakim Adi (ed) (Zed, 2020), £18.99 Black People in the British Empire, Peter Fryer (Pluto, 2021 [1988]), £14.99 Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain, Peter Fryer (Pluto, 2018 [1984]), £16.99 The emergence of “black studies” within the American academy in the 1970s was one […]
Following the killing of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old Black teenager, by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, Amnesty International issued Deadly force: Police use of lethal force in the United States, which focused on the laws governing the use of deadly force. This report shows that there has been a disturbing lack of progress over […]
Racial and climate justice Sadly, ethnicity, race, class, and caste go hand in hand with the detrimental effects of climate change and fossil fuel-related inequalities. In India and Nepal, women and girls belonging to so called “low castes” such as Dalit, are more susceptible to the negative impacts of climate change as they are forced […]