Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested for covering a protest at a St. Paul church, highlighting the importance of Black journalists as witnesses to injustice and the Trump administration’s antagonism towards Black people and the press.
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Posted inCulture
Trump’s Racist Post Sparks Backlash While Bad Bunny’s Global Platform Shows a Different Cultural Path
Donald Trump’s late-night Truth Social post featuring racist imagery of the Obamas has sparked widespread condemnation, highlighting the need for sustained change and accountability in addressing deeply embedded social conditioning.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Racism and the Church
Christians should respond to racism with prayer, conversation, and a commitment to the Word of God, as racism is the original sin that stains our country and must be acknowledged in order to move forward.
Posted inWord In Black
Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Viola Ford Fletcher Can Finally Rest
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at the age of 111, having lived through the trauma of the massacre for over a century and having sought justice for the event.
Posted inOpinion
Progress & Backlash: Remarks at the Good Trouble Lives On Rally in Dallas
Throughout American history, progress has been met with backlash, but the arc of the moral universe always bends towards justice, and the victories of the Civil Rights movement and other social justice movements have set the stage for further expansion of freedom and justice.
Posted inTravel
‘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.
Posted inSpiritual
Dr. Shavon Arline-Bradley Talks Faith and the Power of Black Women
Dr. Shavon Arline-Bradley, the president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women, is working to empower Black women and their families through education, advocacy, and political leadership, while also giving younger women a voice in the organization.
Posted inWomen
Karine Jean-Pierre Announces Departure from Democratic Party, Declares Herself an Independent in Upcoming Book
Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, has announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party and will now identify as an independent in her forthcoming book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines”.
Posted inMusic
The Rhythm of Pride: Where Black Music and Queer Culture Collide
Black and queer culture have historically met at the crossroads of transformation and innovation, and DMV artists like Billy the Goat are determined to carry on that storied responsibility by challenging genre stigmas, forging multigenerational connections, and bridging the gap between the queer and hip-hop communities.
Posted inSpiritual
Why Black Catholics Have Hope for Pope Leo XIV
The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a defender of labor, immigrants, and racial justice, has brought hope and optimism among Black Catholics.