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Marcus Allen: Uncovering Overlooked Histories Through Research and Teaching – History
Professor Marcus Allen The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee History Department welcomes Assistant Professor Dr. Marcus Allen, whose work brings new depth to the study of African…
‘Innocent people will be convicted’: Alameda County public defenders plan protest over staffing shortfall
OAKLAND — Worried over what he calls the “constitutional crisis” of legal representation in criminal courts, the Alameda County Public Defender has called a silent…
Black Food Truck Festival returns to Ladson with national recognition
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Black Food Truck Festival will return to Exchange Park April 24-26 for its fifth annual spring event. The festival was…
UI Black Student Union finds solace, community following Ped Mall shooting
Grief, sadness, and anger hung heavy in the air of the Afro-American Cultural Center on April 21, as members of the University of Iowa’s Black…
Robert F. Smith notes Black-owned bookstores foster education and community engagement
Black-owned bookstores play a significant role as cultural anchors, offering environments that inspire, educate, and build community connections. According to Robert F. Smith, organizations such…
Plainfield's First Black Women-Owned Tattoo Studio Opens on North Avenue – TAPinto
… Black women to open a tattoo storefront in the city. Solo Tattoos … Get local news you can trust in your inbox. . This…
Students Learn About Leadership and Planning for Their Future at Annual Summit
Nearly 300 middle school students from across the county came together to attend workshops on leadership, empowerment, building confidence, strengthening community, and more at the…
Study of Gut Microbes in Black Bears Finds Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
A new gut microbiome study of bears in eastern North Carolina expands our understanding of microbial ecosystems in omnivores and contributes to the broader idea…
‘Trusted member of the community’ arrested again in Miami-Dade on lewd and lascivious conduct charges
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A man who was previously referred to as a “trusted member of the community” by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has been…
Atlanta City Council passes resolution opposing immigration warehouses – WABE
The City of Atlanta joined the cities of South Fulton and Oakwood in passing resolutions outlining its objection to Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchasing and…
