Teacher unions are fighting back against attempts by politicians to suppress Black history in schools, arguing that education should be uncomfortable and that the history of this country includes painful and unjust moments that need to be taught.
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Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Powerhouse vocalist Angie Stone dead at 63
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Angie Stone tragically passed away at the age of 63 after a car accident in Alabama, leaving a profound void in the music industry and a legacy as a pioneer of neo-soul and a trailblazer for female artists in hip-hop and R&B.
Posted inBUSINESS
Clergy call for nationwide, 40-day boycott of Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other major retail chains
Hundreds of pastors, clergy, and officers of the Black Church attended a press conference on Presidents Day in response to executive orders by the 47th president of the United States, calling for a nationwide boycott to begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5.
Posted inBlack History
Family of Malcolm X requests declassification of government files as multi-million-dollar lawsuit continuesÂ
Malcolm X’s family has called upon the White House to declassify government files related to his assassination, which occurred nearly 60 years ago, in order to solve the mystery behind the conspiratorial actions that led to his murder.
Posted inCommentary
Celebrating Women’s History Month: The legacy of sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pioneer in gospel and rock
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, known as the “Godmother of Rock and Roll,” was a pioneer in the development of rock and roll, gospel, and blues music, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Posted inBUSINESS
Rebuilding Black wealth: How recent DEI rollbacks can fuel Black-owned businesses
Black entrepreneurs are reimagining economic power by leveraging group economics, alternative capital, digital marketing, intellectual property, and industry-specific networks, as the recent wave of rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives sends shockwaves through corporate America.
Posted inHealth
Legislation aims to bridge heart health disparities and improve outcomes for all
The HEARTS Act and the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 are two key pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing cardiovascular health across the United States, particularly in marginalized communities, by promoting education, training, and access to care.
Posted inAfro Briefs
After recovering from heart failure related to pregnancy, she went on to game show glory
Cheryl Stokes, CEO of a leadership development business, shares her experience with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare condition in which the heart muscle weakens during or right after pregnancy, and how she learned to take better care of herself and her family.
Posted inUncategorized
Young athlete had mild heart issues– his autopsy showed he died from an enlarged heart
Jaden Blackwell, a high school football player, was diagnosed with atrioventricular heart block and an enlarged heart at age 19, and tragically died from his enlarged heart.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore native recognized as Naval Education and Training Command’s 2024 Military Instructor of the Year
Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Johnelle Jones, a Baltimore native, was recognized as Naval Education and Training Command’s Military Instructor of the Year (Mid-Grade Enlisted) for 2024 for her dedication in training future warfighters.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Baltimore native Kamau Marshall joins Mayor Scott’s team to shape city’s message
Kamau Marshall has been appointed as the new communications director for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, bringing his extensive experience in politics and communications to the Charm City.
