Category: Diaspora News
Oakland Unified reparations plan for Black students remains unfinished five years later
By Grace McCarty | UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism When Pecolia Manigo’s eldest daughter lost out on a $20,000 scholarship after a breakdown over…
‘Freedom, justice and hope’: Numerous activities slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth
SALT LAKE CITY — Juneteenth may put a spotlight on the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, but proponents say…
DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline – KOSU
… Black community. "That would be far more communal and affirmative of human dignity and the dignity of black life," he said. "Coming out of…
New front in the Target struggle? Labor joins the Black-led boycott – People’s World
Former Ohio State Rep. Nina Turner posted this image of her picketing in D.C. to her X account with the caption: ‘We’re STILL not shopping…
Cynthia Garris unopposed in St. Augustine mayor candidacy; will become city’s first Black mayor in December
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Cynthia Garris is set to become St. Augustine’s first Black mayor after no other candidates qualified for the position on Friday,…
Black Culture Week begins June 12 to honor Juneteenth in Chicago
Chicago will host Black Culture Week, a citywide campaign that highlights the intersection of Black culture, wellness, freedom, creativity and community empowerment. Organized by the…
Juneteenth banquet to honor local historic black churches | News
The Oldham County History Center will host its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Banquet on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at…
Report Outlines the Recent Gains and Persistent Disparities in Higher Education for Black Californians
The Campaign for College Opportunity has released “The State of Higher Education for Black Californians,” a new analysis of the recent progress and lingering racial…
Annual Juneteenth celebration is Thursday, June 18
June 15, 2026 The Santa Fe College Association of Black Faculty and Staff invites everyone to join this year’s Juneteenth Celebration – Honoring the Journey,…
