The People’s Union is calling for a 24-hour economic blackout on Feb. 28, starting at midnight, to demonstrate the power of collective action and disrupt the economy by not making any non-essential purchases.
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Posted inTechnology
Ronald L. Johnson honored as ‘Black Engineer of the Year’ at BEYA Conference
Retired Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson was honored with the “Black Engineer of the Year” Award for his career accomplishments in STEM, and was also a founding father of the “Stars and Stripes” event that recognizes excellence in STEM.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: What Jalen Hurts and the championship Eagles football team teach us about fighting
Jalen Hurts overcame obstacles and became an elite quarterback, teaching us that we must commit to our purpose and refuse to accept the labels others place on us to overcome systemic barriers and fight for our rights.
Posted inCommentary
Discrimination in the workplace and standing up for your rights
Discrimination in the workplace and lack of legislative framework are significant challenges faced by labor unions, highlighting the need for more vocal advocacy and protection of human rights.
Posted inCommentary
Black History Month: Celebrating progress while confronting inequality
Black political representation has reached historic highs, with over 10,000 African American elected officials in office and a record number of Black mayors, but despite this progress, racial disparities in economic well-being and representation remain significant.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Woodlawn High School fully unpacked
The NAACP’s Randallstown Chapter is advocating for the students of Woodlawn High School, offering four $1,000 scholarships to support the school’s efforts to improve academic outcomes and reduce violence.
Posted inHealth
Black nurses advocate for health equity at 37th Annual Capitol Hill event
The National Black Nurses Association’s 37th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill brought together healthcare professionals and advocates to address systemic health disparities and push for legislative action to advance health equity in Black communities.
Posted inOpinion
How closeted racist memorabilia continues to fuel generational racism
Melanie N. Latson, an educator and activist, shares her experience of witnessing racist blackface memorabilia in a client’s home, highlighting the need for education and dialogue to combat racial injustice.
Posted inOpinion
Legally Written: Executively ordering diversity to die
President Trump’s executive order to end affirmative action and diversity initiatives has led to widespread resistance, including litigation, grassroots organizing, and boycotting.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
47th president vows end to ‘woke’ culture as chairman of the Kennedy Center
President Trump has taken over as chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, promising to end woke culture and replace 18 board members appointed by former President Biden with allies.
Posted inOpinion
Matters of the heart: The long haul
Three couples, married for one, two, and three decades, shared their insights on what keeps their relationships strong, including shared goals, communication, humor, vulnerability, and faith.
Posted inBlack History
Maryland Horse Library and Education Center hosts Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
The Maryland Horse Library and Education Center is hosting a traveling exhibit, “Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers,” showcasing the contributions of Black horsemen and horsewomen to horseracing from the 1800s to present day.
