The Washington Post’s firing of columnist Karen Attiah over social media posts has raised concerns among advocates and journalists about shrinking newsroom diversity and the silencing of Black voices.
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Posted inOpinion
We know what hurts us, and we know what heals us
Floyd Taliaferro IV is the CEO of All Walks of Life (AWL), a Maryland-based organization focused on improving urban communities through culturally responsive mental health care. This week, he shares insight into the need for a new response to the mental health crisis.
Posted inCelebrating Women's History Month
Honoring the women of the Black Press: Charlotta Bass and the new generation of activists in media
Charlotta Bass was a pioneering African-American journalist and civil rights activist who made significant strides in the fight for racial equality in the United States, and her work is honored at the Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab at the University of Southern California.
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 inSports
American hero and baseball giant Willie Mays dies at age 93
Baseball legend Willie Mays Jr., widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has passed away at the age of 93 due to heart failure.