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2025 Government Shutdown: History Behind the Headlines

2025 Government Shutdown: History Behind the Headlines

by African Elements News Writer | Nov 13, 2025 | Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines, Social Justice

The 2025 government shutdown had a devastating impact on Black families, federal workers, and small businesses. This crisis highlighted vulnerabilities in healthcare access and economic stability.

Chicago Council Members Reject Slavery Apology

Chicago Council Members Reject Slavery Apology

by African Elements News Writer | Nov 5, 2025 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Chicago City Council votes 43-4 to approve historic slavery apology; four council members refuse, sparking fury from Black officials as city pursues comprehensive reparations agenda.

The Heart of Black Families: Survival as Invention

The Heart of Black Families: Survival as Invention

by African Elements News Writer | Oct 23, 2025 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Pre-Colonial Africa, Video Essays on Black History and Politics

Black family resilience through kinship, culture, and faith—exploring survival, adaptation, and strength from slavery to today’s homes and kitchens.

Jongo Festival: Preserving Afro-Brazilian Cultural Heritage

Jongo Festival: Preserving Afro-Brazilian Cultural Heritage

by African Elements News Writer | Aug 19, 2025 | Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines

The Jongo festival highlights the need for preserving Jongo, an essential Afro-Brazilian cultural expression, through community engagement and education.

Gullah Geechee Culture: Preserving Ancestral Heritage

Gullah Geechee Culture: Preserving Ancestral Heritage

by African Elements News Writer | Aug 12, 2025 | Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines

Explore Gullah Geechee culture, a unique heritage rooted in African traditions and rich in history, language, and community.

militarization of policing and civil liberties in the U.S.

militarization of policing and civil liberties in the U.S.

by African Elements News Writer | Aug 12, 2025 | Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

The militarization of policing poses a threat to civil liberties and raises concerns about national security and domestic law enforcement.

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  • Black Farmers Fight for Climate Justice in NC November 27, 2025
    North Carolina Black farmers are at the forefront of the climate justice movement, using sustainable farming methods to combat environmental racism and food insecurity. The post Black Farmers Fight for Climate Justice in NC first appeared on African Elements.
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  • South Carolina’s Gag Rule Challenges Black History November 27, 2025
    South Carolina's classroom gag rule faces a legal challenge from the NAACP LDF, impacting Black history education and AP African American Studies. This censorship restricts learning. The post South Carolina’s Gag Rule Challenges Black History first appeared on African Elements.
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