Black August, rooted in the legacy of George Jackson and Black liberation struggles, is now a month-long observance honoring Black resistance, political prisoners, and truth-telling in U.S. history. As calls grow to reexamine national holidays, scholars and community leaders urge deeper engagement with Black-led narratives through education, activism, and cultural remembrance.
Tag: Dr. Raymond Winbush
Posted inAfro Briefs
Marcus Garvey pardon brings long-awaited joy to supporters
President Joe Biden has granted a posthumous pardon to Marcus Garvey, a Black nationalist and activist, after decades of efforts by his family and supporters to clear his name of a phony mail fraud charge.
Posted inBaltimore News
Mayor Scott swears in members of Baltimore’s newly formed Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission
Mayor Brandon M. Scott has sworn in nine members of the newly formed Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission for Baltimore City, which will be tasked with determining the use of cannabis tax revenues and directing the expenditure of funding to community-based organizations for services and programs.
