Category: Diaspora News
Black military heroes honored at new historical marker site
WHITE OAK, Texas (KLTV) – Twelve years in the making… a historical marker is finally recognized. And for Debra Christian — this plaque hits home….
The Voting Rights Act: What We Do Now
By Portia Wood, The AFRO What happened on April 29, when the Supreme Court nullified the last enforcement tool of the Voting Rights Act, was…
Community honors veterans at Greenwood Cemetery during 9th annual Posting of the Flag ceremony
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Dozens of community members, local organizations and elected leaders gathered at Greenwood Cemetery on Memorial Day for the 9th annual Posting…
‘It is so healing’: Families, veterans gather in Black Mountain to honor nation’s fallen
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Communities across western North Carolina gathered to mark Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring service members who died defending the country….
Wyandotte County rededication honors forgotten Black Civil War soldiers
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) – Organizations in Wyandotte County rededicated a historic monument Monday honoring nearly 180,000 Black men who fought for the Union during…
South Side Memorial Day Parade honors Black Veterans, Community Legacy
As Memorial Day observances unfolded across Chicago on Monday, May 25, the South Side community gathered in Auburn Gresham for the 11th Annual Commander Robert…
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, Michigan residents won't get any U.S. mail. See … – Facebook
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, Michigan residents won't get any U.S. mail. See link below ⬇️ Virginia Black. … Kage Morski ▻ Escanaba Community ……
Column: My pick for California governor is … I’m still working on it
SACRAMENTO — Like millions of Californians, I haven’t voted yet in the primary election. That’s because I can’t decide who should be our governor. Here’s what I’m…
Republicans killed the Voting Rights Act. Help Black Democrats fight back (2nd Page Added!)
Note: I plan on reposting my diary daily/near-daily until November. As many of you may know, for the past several election cycles I’ve been running…
Ties That Bind: Montclair Black and Jewish Leaders Seek to Rekindle Historic Civil Rights Alliance
Black and Jewish leaders in Montclair are joining forces to confront rising antisemitism and racism while seeking to rebuild a historic civil … Source link
