Category: Diaspora News
All-Black town of Nicodemus is a key part of Kansas Black history
Kansas has benefited African Americans by giving them a place to flee from the South, outlawing the Ku Klux Klan and helping end school … Source…
Michael Jordan shut down criticism over not giving back to Black community: “I don’t seek publicity from it”
When you think about NBA legends who give back, a few names always come up. Dikembe Mutombo. LeBron James. Chris Paul. Clyde Drexler. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar….
A showcase of Black History starts the countdown to Florida Emancipation Day in Tallahassee
A cavalcade of Black History lined the circular walk at Tallahassee’s Speed/Spencer/Stephens Park near Florida A&M University on Saturday, May 16. The event was a…
Two big wins in Black media and for Chicago native jazz icon Herbie Hancock
‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wins big at Black Public Media’s PitchBLACK Awards Award-winning director Luchina Fisher’s “Hiding in Plain Sight,” a dynamic examination of innovative…
Raiders roster: 3 undrafted rookies who can make noise
Much of the attention will be focused on the 10 prospects the Las Vegas Raiders selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. And for good reason….
Amid rising fears of rolling back voter rights, Black lawmakers announce new Voting Rights Act for California
This story originally appeared in The Center Square. California lawmakers announced a new bill on Wednesday that would mimic the Voting Rights Act of 1965…
Pleasant Hill revives historic May Day celebration after nearly a decade
The tradition dates back to 1924, when neighbors in one of Macon’s historic Black communities came together for fellowship, entertainment and community pride. MACON, Ga….
Predominantly Black Resurrection Church in Cincinnati to join Jesuits
Updated May 17, 2026, 6:26 p.m. ET Archbishop Robert Casey announced Church of the Resurrection in Bond Hill would soon be overseen by the Jesuits….
Groups rally in Montgomery, Ala., to defend Black political representation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the city considered the crucible of the modern Civil Rights Movement to push back against conservative…
Frederick Arts Council selects Lusmerlin Lantigua for Black-Eyed Susan public art project
The Frederick Arts Council has selected artist Lusmerlin Lantigua to design a public art installation celebrating the organization's 50th … Source link
