Former Black Panther Party members gathered at the California Museum to share reflections on the organization’s legacy and lasting impacts, while also encouraging continued activism and community service to honor the BPP’s legacy.
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Posted inSports
Alycia Baumgardner Is Fighting for Something Bigger
Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight champion, is preparing for a historic all-women’s card at Madison Square Garden, where she will defend her titles and inspire millions worldwide.
Posted inOpinion
This July 4, the Ultimate Act of Patriotism Is Calling for Reparations
A new report by the New Jersey Reparations Council proposes a transformative framework for reparative justice in New Jersey, which could serve as a model for other states, to address the centuries-long impact of slavery and racist policies and practices.
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Can AI Learn What Black Beauty Really Looks Like?
Black Girls Code and The Doux are hosting the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a competition for girls and women aged 13-25 to create AI-generated videos that reflect their own definition of beauty, style, and culture.
Posted inSocial Justice
Alexander Gumby: A Gay Harlem Revolutionary
Alexander Gumby, a forgotten figure of the Negro Renaissance, was a gay intellectual who established the Gumby Book Studio in Harlem, where he hosted intellectual circles and was a fierce gay revolutionary, and his scrapbooks are now preserved in Butler Library’s rare book room.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Diddy Acquitted on Sex Trafficking and RICO Charges—Convicted on Two Counts Under the Mann Act
Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges against him, but found guilty of violating the federal Mann Act, leaving him facing a potential 10-year sentence.
Posted inBusiness
Paul Quinn College Hosts Black Founder Weekend for Economic Growth
A Groundbreaking Weekend at the Intersection of Culture and Capital Black Founder Weekend 2025, a first-of-its-kind gathering in Dallas, brought more than just conversation to Paul Quinn College from June […]
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Disney Dreamers Academy Now Accepting Applications for Popular Mentorship Program at Walt Disney World
Disney Dreamers Academy is a mentorship program that encourages high school students from diverse backgrounds to pursue their dreams through an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
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Lisa Brown Ross Named President and CEO of the African American Museum
Ross has been a champion of equity, education and cultural preservation throughout her career. She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Texas at El Paso and is certified in international protocol and leadership strategy.
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‘The Ancestors Were Speaking’: My Pilgrimage to Ghana
Thousands of Black Americans visit Ghana each year to connect with their heritage and seek racial healing, with many opting to move to the country and others receiving African names in traditional ceremonies.
