By Liz Courquet-LesaulnierWord in Black If history can be rewritten, then objects, no matter how sacred, can be put back into a shed, hidden in a basement or destroyed. Seventy years on, the task remains what it was in 1955: to look unflinchingly at racism, at the brutality it inflicted on a child and to […]
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Rev. Bryant urges Black Church to spark a moral revival, confront White supremacy on March anniversary
At Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., clergy and community members marked the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington with prayer, reflection, and a fiery sermon from the Rev. Jamal Bryant. Bryant urged the Black Church to confront White supremacy, embrace protest over silence, and lead a renewed movement for justice.
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May Day and the intersection of civil and workers’ rights
On this May Day, union and civil rights leaders highlight the historic and ongoing intersection between labor rights and civil rights, emphasizing a legacy of shared struggle for dignity, fair wages and justice. From exclusionary practices to powerful alliances like those between the NAACP and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, today’s rallies honor a united fight that continues to demand equity and opportunity for all.
Posted inAfro Briefs
New York man seeks justice for sister, 3, who was raped, murdered
Jy’Quan Stewart is telling the story of his sister Josefina Catherine Cunningham’s death, who was found dead at the age of 3 after being raped and murdered by her mother’s boyfriend, Robert Fisher, who is now due to be sentenced on September 10.
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Unearthed letters and research notes expose journalist’s role in distorting Emmett Till’s story
Newly unearthed research notes and letters from William Bradford Huie reveal that he deliberately concealed vital details that could have implicated additional participants in the murder of Emmett Till, prioritizing his financial interests and the protection of his sources over the pursuit of truth and justice.
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House Dems leader Jeffries blasts GOP Rep. on blasphemous Jim Crow comments
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounced Rep. Byron Donalds’ remarks on Jim Crow as inaccurate and deeply offensive, while rapper 50 Cent met with lawmakers to advocate for Black entrepreneurs and Black representation in the liquor industry.