B.A.C.E., a community basketball program in Jamaica, Queens, has been a vital part of the lives of many young people, offering them a space to learn discipline, identity, and hope, and has produced notable alumni such as former NBA players Lance Stephenson and Kyle O’Quinn.
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Gay by the Grace of God: A Black Pastor’s Journey
Bishop Joseph Tolton is working to revitalize Pan Africanism and promote intersectional justice for LGBTQIA+ individuals, while countering the efforts of “family values” activists who are promoting oppressive restrictions on queer identity on the African continent.
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Report Sheds Light on Lack of Inclusion of Black Girls in Sports
Women in Sport has published a report titled “Black Girls and Sport: A Break Up Story” highlighting the lack of inclusion of Black girls in sports and is calling on sports leaders to address misogyny and racism and make sports more joyful.
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Organizing Will Always Be the Answer for Social Change
Organizing is a powerful tool for workers to advocate for their rights and protect themselves from injustice, and it has proven effective in achieving benefits such as healthcare coverage, family leave, and workplace safety standards.
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Non-Citizen Educators Fear New Trump Immigration Policies
Non-citizen educators, including Evelyn, are facing uncertainty and fear due to the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status, making it challenging for them to feel emotionally stable and contribute to their communities.
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Why the Vision of Marcus Garvey Is Needed in the Era of Trump
Marcus Garvey’s vision of economic and cultural advancement of Black people is still relevant today, as he advocated for Pan-African awareness, self-help, and cooperative action, and his organization, the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was the largest Black organization ever developed.
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Climate Change Must Be Taught in Our Schools
Climate change education in schools is lacking, and teachers need resources and training to educate students about the effects of climate change on urban areas and health disparities.
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‘We Quit America’: Our Exit From a Country Designed to Kill Black People
By Yanique Redwood This article is excerpted and adapted from the book “We Quit America: Our Exit From a Country Designed to Kill Black People.” Quitting America was not one […]
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Protecting the Maternal Health of the Black Community
The Fund for Public Health NYC and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene held a discussion about “Protecting the Health of Black Women and Birthing People and their Babies” to raise awareness about the Maternal Home Collaborative Model, which aims to improve Black maternal health and reduce preventable maternal deaths through a variety of support networks and resources.
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Comcast NBCUniversal Partners with News is Out and Word In Black to Launch Fellowship Program that Highlights Black and LGBTQ+ Issues
Philadelphia (February 6, 2024) — News is Out, a queer media collaborative of six of the nation’s legendary LGBTQ+ publications, and Word In Black, a collaborative of ten of the […]