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Author Luke Kennard talks about his novel, 'Black Bag' | KOSU
SIMON: I find myself thinking, we often regard people as black bags, don't we? – … Our local news and information is available for the…
Historical marker recognizes century of Black education at Dunbar Primary School
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – A Texas Historical Marker has been dedicated at Lufkin ISD’s Dunbar Primary School, recognizing more than a century of history at…
CPS holds community meetings for Black student success plan
As special education teacher Gwendolyn Kinard listened to updates earlier this week on Chicago Public Schools’ long-awaited Black Student Success Plan, one feeling stood out:…
John M. Perkins Dies at 95; Evangelical Minister Espoused Social Justice
The Rev. John M. Perkins, a Black evangelical leader who created an influential network of community … news value of a life. We investigate … Source…
When freedom was fragile: How Quinn Chapel AME put its faith in action
Black people in Antebellum America wrestled to secure and maintain their freedom as America’s original sin of slavery pulled at the seams of the tapestry…
Dig into spring planting with local farmers at the African American Museum of Iowa – The Gazette
Farming has played a significant role in Black communities … News Tip or Story Idea · Community Calendar · Puzzle Answers · Green Gazette … Source…
Young African Leader Ibrahim Traoré Sends a Powerful Message to the World
Young African Leader Ibrahim Traoré Sends a Powerful Message to the World A powerful voice is rising from Africa, and the world is starting to…
Leader of the organization 'Encourage Me I'm Young' discusses programs designed … – BridgeDetroit
“Encourage Me I'm Young (EMIY)” is a local nonprofit that focuses on empowering African American boys and restoring families. Source link
Black Mountain relocates police and fire departments in response to facility report — The Valley Echo
Town of Black Mountain first responders will temporarily relocate from the public safety building at 106 Montreat Road to a residence hall in the Ridgecrest…
Father Norvel, first Black superior general for U.S. men’s religious community, dies at 90
BALTIMORE (OSV News) — Josephite Father William Norvel, a forceful voice for Black Catholic identity who spent more than six decades challenging the institutional church…
