Category: Diaspora News
Redlining to greenlining: New project aims to reshape West Palm Beach’s historic Black neighborhood
West Palm Beach approved a land transfer that could shape the future of Coleman Park, the historic Black neighborhood that has long faced economic challenges…
American Black Journal | The Black Church in Detroit series examines the church’s role in supporting youth mental health | Season 54 | Episode 21
– Welcome to “American Black Journal.” I’m your host, Stephen Henderson. Today we are continuing our series on “The Black Church in Detroit, which is…
Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in U.S. to oppose Republican redistricting push
WASHINGTON (AP) — On Tuesday, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) called on major corporations across the U.S., including those that previously expressed support for voting…
Mother sues Lexington County School District 1 over board member’s comments about Black History Month event
NOTE: The above video is a livestream of WIS featuring current newscasts, Soda City Living and Gray Media’s Local News Live. LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS)…
Evanston community gives feedback on Kingsley’s future
Community stakeholders suggested various solutions for the future of the imminently-closing Kingsley Elementary School at an event led by Evanston/Skokie School District 65 administrators Wednesday….
Black Caucus Members Join Other Legislative Dems to Push Critical Funding for Distressed Public Hospitals
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), along with other Democratic lawmakers, are ramping up efforts to…
“The Flats” mosaic mural honors Garland’s first free-standing Black community
You may notice a new mural if you’re driving through downtown Garland outside the Granville Arts Center at the corner of North Fifth and Austin…
Wa Na Wari's Black Graduation art fair celebrates richness of Black arts | The Seattle Times
Local News · Law & Justice · Local Politics · Traffic Lab · Climate Lab … Black communities. Naming this art fair after such a…
Portland City Council approves $2.5 million to support Black homeownership projects
Council members unanimously supported the ordinance during Wednesday’s council meeting. PORTLAND, Oregon — Two affordable housing developments in Portland are receiving financial support from Portland…
New Leadership at the Black Media Trust
At 47, Robert Biko Baker is the Black Media Trust’s new general manager. A Milwaukee native, Baker earned his Ph.D. in History at UCLA. He…
