Category: Diaspora News
Black Family Statue replacement finally installed at Mountain View Park
Black Family Statue replacement finally installed at Mountain View Park …
Los Angeles County parks set to host Juneteenth celebrations honoring Black culture
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting several events across the region to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. LA County…
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the Roots of Discipline – Newsroom
Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in a NPR story on WXXI News out…
New Black Business Passport Highlights KC Entrepreneurs
Kansas City residents looking to support Black-owned businesses now have a new resource in hand. Kansas City G.I.F.T., a nonprofit organization focused on building Black…
Police oversight office asks ‘What Does Public Safety Owe Black Communities?’ at Juneteenth session
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The city’s civilian police-oversight office will host a community listening session during Alexandria’s Juneteenth Festival on Friday, June 19, inviting residents to…
Artist uses belts to spark talks on discipline : NPR
Artist Lex Marie taken by Stephen L.A Millerhide caption toggle caption Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork…
Swords into Plowshares reaches out to Black residents, unhoused community for input on recasting Robert E. Lee statue into new public art
Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, June 8, several dozen men and women walked into The Haven, a nonprofit multi-resource day shelter and homeless support…
Asian American groups condemn Chow acquittal, urge communities to confront anti-Black racism
[Source] Several Asian American civil rights and advocacy organizations have spoken out following the acquittal of Rick Chow in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus…
Idaho Black Community Alliance supports local businesses and nonprofits with Juneteenth celebration | Entertainment/Events
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Diversity Spotlight: Honoring Juneteenth freedom, equity, and the journey forward
Each year on June 19, communities across the United States observe Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and honoring the ongoing pursuit of…
