Osaka and Townsend’s Dinner for Black Players at French Open Caused ‘Bit of a Stir’ on Social Media
Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend are piling up wins on the court at the French Open.
Local Headlines
CalFresh Work or Volunteer Requirements Begin June 1
Affected residents must show they meet work or volunteer requirements when…
Keep readingJune 2nd Primary Election Voting Guide and Ballot Drop Box Locations
The following is a partial list of Vote Centers and Ballot…
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Tulsa Marks 105 Years Since the Race Massacre that Destroyed Black Wall Street
Tulsa is marking 105 years since one of the worst acts of racial violence in American history destroyed the Greenwood…
A Closer Look at Patrick Kelly’s Tragically Short but Outsized Influence on Fashion
To their surprise, there are only seven small boxes, containing photos, sketches, notes, and a scattering of trinkets to go…
The Power of the Black Vote
Black votes have always had the power to change history. This year, that power must be used—and used well.
Amy Sherald Comes Home: “American Sublime” Opens at the High Museum
On May 15, the High Museum of Art opens “Amy Sherald: American Sublime,” a mid-career retrospective featuring more than 35…
Our African Nations
A Salute to Our African Nations: Sierra Leone
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Senegal
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Tunisia and Namibia
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
State News
California First Partner Champions Mental Wellness With Sports‑Focused Events
The event combined physical and mental wellness activities, including soccer matches, boxing, Afro yoga, dance, meditation, and mindfulness exercises.
Honoring Black Artists, Music, and Sound: Finding Health in Every Beat!
It has been restorative while supporting my mental well-being and offering a profound sense of emotional healing.
Not Just a Southern Issue: Advocates Say SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Has Already Started to Reshape Black Political Power
At the same time, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry suspended congressional elections already underway after more than 42,000 ballots had reportedly…
The Conversation
Motown Girl Group Martha and the Vandellas Not Only Recorded an Anthem for The Civil Rights Era – they Fought For Fair Pay and Proudly Called Themselves Divas
In 1965, CBS aired Martha and the Vandellas’ music video for their song “Nowhere to Run” set inside a Ford assembly plant.
Astronaut Victor Glover is the Latest in a Long Line of Black American Explorers − Including York, the Enslaved Man Who Played a Key Role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Glover’s achievement is worth celebrating. But it’s also worth remembering that he belongs to a long and underappreciated history
