Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett had her swearing-in ceremony at the Grand Hall in Dallas, Texas, marking her second term as representing Texas’s 30th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
Category: Culture
Posted inWord In Black
Finding Racial Healing in an HBCU Sanctuary
Spelman College student is reporting on racial healing efforts on campus, highlighting the importance of honest conversations about race and identity, and the need to dismantle systemic racism.
Posted inOpinion
ADL’s Response to Elon Musk’s Nazi Salute Sparks Debate over Jewish Community’s Role in Combating Antisemitism
Elon Musk’s Nazi salute at a public appearance has sparked a controversy, with the ADL initially defending him before condemning his Holocaust-related jokes, highlighting the challenges Jewish organizations face in responding to rising antisemitism.
Posted inEntertainment
SZA and Keke Palmer in “One of Them Days” Makes This Film a Standout in the Duo-Driven Film Genre
One of Them Days, featuring SZA’s acting debut, has the potential to outshine Wicked in terms of cultural impact due to its authentic portrayal of Black female friendship and its natural chemistry between SZA and Keke Palmer.
Posted inSpiritual
Prayer, Positivity, and SchoolworkÂ
West Angeles Church of God In Christ is providing educational opportunities for students displaced by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, helping them stay focused and offering a distraction from the ongoing disaster.
Posted inPolitics
MLK Day: A Call to Action for Justice and Equality in the Face of Regressive Policies
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a call was made to invest in our communities, register voters, support civil rights organizations, and run for local office, in order to build the beloved community and fight against injustice.
Posted inBusiness
RedNote, Duolingo: Prepare for Friendship?
TikTok is now banned, over 700 million users have switched to RedNote, leading to a surge in Duolingo users learning Mandarin and a growing demand for alternative apps with similar features.
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After Schools Burn, What Happens to Black Students?
The Eaton Fire and the Palisades Fire have impacted Black communities in Los Angeles, causing displacement, learning loss, and increased risk of PTSD, while the federal aid distribution system is stacked against them, leading to further racial inequities in education.
Posted inBooks
7 Tips To Write Your Book with “Atomic Habits”
Writing a novel can be a challenging task, but by creating a plan, eliminating distractions, tracking progress, rewarding yourself, and building a supportive tribe, writers can set themselves up for success.
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Black Nonprofits Step Up to Help L.A. Fire Victims
WalkGoodLA, AfroPunk, Spill, and other organizations have collaborated to create a list of verified GoFundMe campaigns to help Black families in Altadena and Pasadena who have lost everything in the wildfires.