Author: afrakan
Why Lauren Halsey Has Collected More Than 2,000 Black Figurines
Lauren Halsey, 38, is known for her Afrofuturist immersive installations, sculptures and mixed-media works. They variously allude to ancient Egypt, funk music and the storefronts…
These Black maternal health groups laid groundwork for perinatal grants, then they were left out • Virginia Mercury
Long before Virginia lawmakers and governors were using the word “Momnibus” and celebrating a series of bills aimed at bolstering maternal health, doula Kenda Denia…
Community-Led Research is No Longer a “Nice-to-Have”
For decades, health and racial equity research has helped advocates and policymakers identify health disparities and find ways to overcome them. But it could be…
The Wave Started As A Group Chat For 13 Friends. Now It’s A 40,000-Member Network Changing How Black Professionals Find Community – Essence
Moving to a new city is hard enough. But moving to a new city alone and spending the first six months trying to figure out…
Louisiana lawmakers working to pass map that could eliminate majority Black districts
LEILA FADEL, HOST: Republicans in several Southern states are racing to pass new congressional maps in time for the midterms. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: They are…
Will corner with deep ties to KC barbecue history be saved?
Historic buildings on the corner of 19th and Vine are pictured on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com Large-scale transformation is…
Michelle Williams
Few debates within the Black community feel as deeply rooted (and very personal to some) as how people take their grits. Well, thanks to the…
Marker Honoring Three Lynching Victims Dedicated in Frederick County, Maryland
Lynching in Frederick County Three Black men were victims of racial terror lynching in Frederick County between 1879 and 1895. Each was abducted from police…
African Diaspora Dance Association brings students together for shared culture and rhythm
‘ADDA encouraged me to come out of my shell’ One … two … three … four! The counts echo through the Kneller Athletic Center repeatedly…
Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Ukraine is intensifying drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, hitting a key Black Sea refinery four times in two weeks and setting off a days-long…
