Category: Diaspora News
Economic Pressures and Local Priorities: What Seattle’s Latest Economic Index Could Mean For The Black Community
Affordability remains one of Seattle’s biggest concerns. Photo/Sean Davis. By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium Rising costs, economic uncertainty, affordability pressures, and growing concerns about…
NAACP calls for boycott of college sports in Southern states where Black voting rights are restricted – Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON — The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps…
Black Oral Histories of Beaufort County project is preserving the past before it slips away
While history is often studied through textbooks and official documents, a non-profit group in eastern North Carolina is proving that some of the most valuable…
Disabled veteran loses home in deadly Black Eagle fire
A disabled veteran lost his home in a fire off of Bootlegger Trail just north of Great Falls on May 14, 2026, and the community…
NAACP urges Black athletes to boycott college sports in the South
WASHINGTON (AP) — The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in…
Sheila Ducksworth on ‘Beyond the Gates,’ Cotillions, and Why Black Legacy Deserves the Spotlight | News
Sheila Ducksworth has been obsessed with soap operas since she was 10-years-old. What she wasn’t obsessed with, however, was how the soaps never seemed to…
NAACP Urges Black Athletes to Boycott 8 States
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The NAACP launched a campaign Tuesday urging Black athletes and fans to withhold financial support from public universities in states that…
What’s ‘No Menthol Sunday’? Center For Black Health And Equity Urges Community Action Following Efforts
The Center for Black Health and Equity, a nationally recognized public health organization focused on issues affecting African American populations, renewed its call to action…
The Hidden Climate Threat Making Black Communities’ Food Less Nutritious
If you’re lucky, your family is still using great‑grandma’s red beans and rice, black‑eyed peas, and potato salad recipes. And if you’re extremely fortunate, those…
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
WASHINGTON – The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states…
