Author: afrakan
Readout of the Congressional Black Caucus Roundtable on Reparative Justice Legislative Strategy
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held a convening on reparative justice legislative strategy on Capitol Hill. Led by Congresswoman Ayanna…
Lifting Every Voice: HSV Community gathers for Juneteenth – Hot Springs Village Voice
Community news · Business · Education · Health · Police Report · Photo Galleries … Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities since 1866 … Source…
Group says inactive Black voters in Ohio could make a difference in upcoming midterms
A new report for the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation shows 603,000 eligible Black voters in Ohio didn’t vote in the 2022 midterm elections. Now,…
New documentary explores Eaton Fire aftermath, threat to Altadena’s historic Black community
New film explores aftermath of Eaton Fire in Altadena Fire victims in Altadena’s historic Black community continue to pick up the pieces more than a…
Racial segregation in Tennessee schools on the rise
by Lillian Avedian, Nashville Banner June 23, 2026 Tennessee has among the most racially segregated public schools in the country, according to a new report….
B-N adds its first dermatologist who specializes in people of color
Dr. Taylor Wells became the Twin Cities’ only dermatologist with training and published research on dermatology pertaining to people of color in May, after joining…
Workshop Aims to Preserve Oakwood’s Black Heritage Through Community Mapping Project – Santa Monica News, Events & Local Politics
Residents are invited to identify historic places, share stories and help shape preservation strategies for one of Los Angeles’ last remaining Black coastal communities. Community…
L.A.’s 30 Best Black-Owned Restaurants: Vegan, Brunch, Coffee and More for Juneteenth and Beyond ~ L.A. TACO
Navigating your cultural identity doesn’t always come with a roadmap. At least, it didn’t for me. As an Afro-Latina, Juneteenth wasn’t a holiday I grew…
Millions of honeybees escape into a rural Texas neighborhood
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said. Emergency officials in Orange County,…
Perfect Performance: Nearly 200 Howard University Class of 2026 Graduates Earned a 4.0 Grade Point Average
Above image: 2026 graduates with a perfect 4.0 grade point average include (left to right) Adeloye Ibukunoluwa, Aayush Jha, Gabrielle Morgan, Eke Djibril, Amir Haithem,…
