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.
Jongo Festival: Preserving Afro-Brazilian Cultural Heritage
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
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.
The militarization of policing poses a threat to civil liberties and raises concerns about national security and domestic law enforcement.
Florida’s Black History Curriculum Controversy and Impact
Florida’s Black history curriculum faces backlash for distorting slavery and its impact, raising concerns over education standards.
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