Octavia Butler’s novels, including “Parable of the Sower,” seem to be chillingly prescient in the current social landscape, with her works serving as a roadmap for survival and a way to imagine alternate realities through a Black cultural lens.
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New Jersey hosts inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic, featuring four ranked teams
The Coretta Scott King Classic, a women’s basketball tournament held at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, marked the first time the Kings’ family name has been licensed for a sporting event, with Texas defeating Maryland 89-51, and UCLA defeating Baylor 72-57.
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Opinion: Speaking of pardons, here’s why Jesse Jackson Jr. deserves one
Jesse Jackson Jr. is seeking a pardon for his federal prison sentence and is advocating for forgiveness and redemption for millions of formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Commencement season 2024: College seniors speak on graduating in tumultuous times
Black graduates from colleges and universities have faced challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, protests related to the Israel-Hamas war, and the right to freedom of speech, but have persevered and are now celebrating their hard-earned degrees.
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It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it’s a book series
LaDarrion Williams’ viral tweet inspired a three-book deal, with the first book, “Blood at the Root”, arriving in stores May 7.