Category: Diaspora News
Gang leader dubbed “The Black Cat” arrested in Honduras, accused of masterminding massacre of 19 farm workers
Authorities in Honduras said Tuesday they arrested the man they believe masterminded the killings of 19 workers at a palm plantation last month. The killings…
Black Birders Week brings community together at Havenwoods State Forest
by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service June 3, 2026 On a sunny Saturday morning, birders and…
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces backlash for running in a Florida district long represented by Black Democrats
WASHINGTON — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces significant pushback from Black Democrats after she decided to run in a newly redrawn district in South Florida that…
Join the “Love for The People” Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA — Juneteenth Santa Barbara welcomes the community to the ninth annual Juneteenth…
City of Salem Announces 2026 Juneteenth Celebrations
There will also be a pop-up market featuring local Black-owned businesses and Black non-profits and service organizations. … Related News. City … Source link
Boston vows $1M a year to close racial lifespan gap at first-ever Black men’s health summit
Boston officials said Wednesday that the city will spend $1 million every year going forward to help close gaps in life expectancy among Black men…
Sen. Ossoff Delivering Funding to 100 Black Men of Atlanta – U.S. Senator for Georgia Jon Ossoff
Atlanta, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to strengthen the 100 Black Men of Atlanta’s Fatherhood Initiative. Bringing Republicans and Democrats together, Sen. Ossoff is…
Los Angeles Public Library Hosts Fourth Annual June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence
Free event honors Black culture, storytelling, and interactive experiences Saturday, June 13, Downtown Central Library LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Los Angeles…
Young Black Homeowners to open community homeownership hub in Seattle
SEATTLE — For many people in Western Washington, buying a home can feel increasingly out of reach. Rising housing costs, limited inventory, and the challenge…
The Uncertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museum
In 1969, the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, in Washington, D.C., debuted a new exhibit: “The Rat: Man’s Invited Affliction.” The display—complete with live rats—was different from…
