Heat and power restored at Brooklyn jail after almost a week
Activists, elected officials cry “inhumane” treatment for 1,600 inmates left to freeze for almost a week in New York jail. … Keep Reading
Economic justice was part of MLK’s religion | Think Piece
Economic justice was the last major crusade that the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. launched in the United States before his … Keep Reading
For some Christmas celebrants, the holiday season continues with Boxing Day
Caribbean islands once under British colonial authority have re-mixed an English tradition to became a cultural mainstay, generations later. … Keep Reading
FBI says TV personality, Lisa Durden was on hit list of mail package bomber Cesar Sayroc
Black woman commentator and Ark Republic contributor finds out that she was on the radar of Florida mail bombing suspect. … Keep Reading
Black liberation in relief aid: Social change for one group meant self-sustainability during a natural disaster
Black empowerment and social justice group spearheaded critical emergency rescue and relief efforts when they saw that aid missed communities that looked … Keep Reading
Mapping the Hurricane Trifecta
Traveling on the whirlwinds of tempestuous storms that left a path of carnage shows billions of dollars in damage and a long … Keep Reading
Ruminations on the (Black) womanist power of Aretha Franklin | Think Piece
“I never knew how much I loved her,” professed my friend when we lamented on the passing of Aretha Franklin. … Keep Reading
NYC Parks & Recreation continues a 100-year tradition of outdoor movies
Watching a film with hundreds of New Yorkers in one of the City’s parks is a popular way to experience last glimpses … Keep Reading
From re-entry to radical self care: The professional and personal journey of a social justice professor
“What we have to do is radically shift our perceptions of what it means to take care of ourselves . . . … Keep Reading
Caffeine for the people, by the people: Best POC coffeeshops series
Away from the mainstream dosages of cash cropped French press, stale bagels and GMO macchiatos, these shops and cafes serve drip drops … Keep Reading