We fought back: Dr. Eileen DeFreece on Native nations and the Lenni Lenape of New Jersey & New York
From the Indian Removal Act to the countless wars on Native people, Dr. Eileen DeFreece, who is a member of the Lenni … Keep Reading
Facebook’s issues with racism show discrimination in the company
Earlier in November, an anonymous group of Black Facebook employees put out an open letter describing ongoing racism and discrimination they face … Keep Reading
House hearing on Juneteenth to hear reparations testimony for H.R. 40
The current call for reparations for Blacks in the United States gets a bump up in legislative discourse with a hearing scheduled … Keep Reading
‘Disrupt This’ report says minority entrepreneurs can close the wealth gap
Wealth inequality, and in particular, the racial wealth gap grows with staggering numbers. A report released by Founders of Color (FOC) says … Keep Reading
Arrest of white nationalist Coast Guard leads to Congressional officials letter of concern to DOD
Four Congressional officials question how the Feds deal with extremists in the military after the arrest of Christopher Hasson, 49, a Coast … Keep Reading
Woke, but tired: Trappings and love languages of freedom for Black millennials
“The American dream, the idea that anyone can succeed through hard work, is one of the most enduring myths in this country,” … 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
New developments allege an increased death toll, unused government funds in Flint
Misrepresentation in data findings and contentions about underused state resources still plague a Michigan city four years after its water crisis. … Keep Reading
Woman wrangled to the floor in Waffle House found guilty of disorderly conduct
“My heart is full of rage and anger!!! Lord, please help me!!!!” The tweet sent by 25-year-old Chikesia Clemmons after a Mobile … Keep Reading
Panoramic exhibition of a modern day KKK at UT Austin stirs debate on art and censorship
The Blanton Museum of Art says that it has taken pains to prevent controversy. … Keep Reading