How San Francisco Real Estate Tax Funds Reparations Now
San Francisco’s new reparations fund uses real estate taxes to address the lasting impacts of redlining, urban renewal, and historical housing discrimination.
Forging Family in the Furnace of the Auction Block
Enslaved families stayed strong through forced separations creating kinship networks culture and resistance that shaped Black family resilience today.
Threads of Resilience: Tracing the Unbreakable History of the Black Family
Stories of Black family strength rise from Africa to today celebrating kinship resilience tradition and unity through every challenge in history.
2025 Government Shutdown: History Behind the Headlines
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 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
Black family resilience through kinship, culture, and faith—exploring survival, adaptation, and strength from slavery to today’s homes and kitchens.
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