Celebrating a Legacy: In Memory of Heath Creech
byDear Family, Friends, and Community It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Heath Donell Creech—a son, brother, father,…
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Malcolm X’s Fire Burns Brighter in Today’s DEI Backlash
byMalcolm’s X’s assassination came at a pivotal moment when America was grappling with its soul. Today, we find ourselves at a similar crossroads. The…
Austin Blues Festival Announces Late Shows at Antone’s
byThe Austin Blues Festival is set to electrify the music scene once again as it unveils the official lineup for its Late Shows at…
Atlanta Pastor Jamal Bryant and US Black Chamber of Commerce Rally Black Community Against Target
byNew Birth Missionary Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor Jamal Bryant has initiated a significant boycott against retail giant Target, focusing on the company’s recent pullback…
$10 Million Settlement Announced in Sonya Massey Wrongful Death Case Amid Legislative Efforts for Police Reform
bySPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a significant development for the family of Sonya Massey and advocates for police reform, nationally recognized civil rights attorneys Ben…
Keith Lee, Tabitha Brown, and Issa Rae to Speak at SXSW 2025
byThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals is set to return for its 39th edition from March 7-15, 2025, in Austin, Texas, and…
Addressing Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Black Communities: A Call to Action
byRecent statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA) reveal a troubling reality: cardiovascular health risks are disproportionately high within Black communities in the United…
Police Officer Told Ahmaud Arbery’s Killer ‘You’re Going Home Today’ Hours After His Arrest
byIn a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the tragic death of Ahmaud Arbery, a jury was presented with a video on…
UT Women’s Basketball Earns USBWA National Team of the Week Honors
byThe University of Texas Women’s Basketball team has made headlines this week, being named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) National Team of the…
SXSW 2025 Film & TV Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup
byThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Film & TV Festival slate, showcasing a diverse array of…
Honoring Marcus Garvey: A Posthumous Pardon and the Legacy of Advocacy
byOn January 19th, 2025, the White House made a historic announcement. President Joe Biden granted a posthumous pardon to Marcus Garvey, a revered Pan-African…
Bass Deserves Better: LA’s First Black Woman Mayor Faces Unprecedented Disrespect
byThe treatment of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is yet another high profile example of an uncomfortable truth about how America still views Black…