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Trump Pick Undoes Kirk Felony Outrage

Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney seeks to downgrade former LA deputy Trevor Kirk’s felony conviction for assaulting a Black woman to a misdemeanor.

Vital Bantu Migration Seeds African Agriculture

The Bantu migration transformed Sub-Saharan Africa through agricultural innovations like yam and millet farming, ironworking, and linguistic expansion from 2000 BCE to 1000 CE.

Newark Mayor Baraka ICE Protest Arrest Clash

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested May 10, 2025, at Delaney Hall ICE facility during protest against its opening; federal authorities allege trespassing.

Ugandan Women Lead Inspiring Coffee Business

Ugandan women are revolutionizing the coffee sector by overcoming gender and climate challenges, with companies like Kwezi Coffee and Zukuka Bora.

Alabama Voting Map Fight Victory for Black Voters

Federal judges struck down Alabama’s 2023 congressional map for racial gerrymandering, violating the Voting Rights Act and Fourteenth Amendment.

Carla Hayden Fired Trump Library of Congress Turmoil

Dr. Carla Hayden, the first African American and woman Librarian of Congress, is fired by Trump, sparking concerns over cultural institution politicization.

Fear of US Anti-Rights Eroding African Freedoms

U.S. anti-rights conservatives and evangelicals exploit Africa’s “family values” conferences to threaten LGBTQ+ and women’s rights.

Bitter Verdicts Tyre Nichols Memphis Police

The Tyre Nichols case in Memphis exposes systemic police brutality, federal accountability contrasts with state acquittals.

Resilient Black Graduations Rise Amid DEI Cuts

Black graduation ceremonies nationwide surge as DEI programs face institutional cuts, with student-led events at universities like Ohio State, UC Santa Cruz, and SDSU celebrating cultural pride, Kente stoles, and community resilience.

Find freedom: M4BL Black creator power unleashed

M4BL Creator Academy empowers Black creators with digital tools, political education, and mentorship to amplify justice-focused narratives and build grassroots power.

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