The Black Press is the vanguard of our history and guardian of our future. For decades, the Black press corps has been the vanguard of the Black community’s history and the guardian of our future. It has been one of the few institutions that has acknowledged our pain while making space for our promise. Read More…
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Marion Militants: Six charged in Capitol riot
More than 500 arrests across the nation have come after the riot, which saw protestors break into the U.S. Capitol as legislators voted to certify Joe Biden’s presidential win. Many of the rioters were supporters of President Donald Trump. Five people died in the riot, including a Capitol Police officer who died after suffering a Read More…
How a student lost his college
How a student lost his college scholarship after he and his brother were held for 33 days without any charge Two Illinois brothers, who went on a celebratory trip to Florida with their father, ended up spending “33 long, miserable days” in jail without any charge after they were arrested on suspicion of committing armed Read More…
Olympic Committee Bans
Olympic Committee Bans Headgear Designed For Black Swimmers. Olympic swimmers will now be barred from using swimming caps made by Soul Cap, a Black-owned company that produces headgear specifically designed to help athletes compete without damaging their hair. The federation for international competitions in water sports made the decision this week, saying the caps don’t Read More…
Dylan Shakespeare Robinson Guilty of Arson
Dylan Shakespeare Robinson, a 23-year old man from Minneapolis who was caught starting a fire at a police station during a Black Lives Matter protest after the death of George Floyd, has been sentenced to only 4 years in prison. Robinson’s sentence came four months after he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to Read More…
Freddie Taylor, CEO of Urban Intellectuals
Freddie Taylor, the founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, has launched an online event called “STEAM is the Blackest Thing Ever” to celebrate Black people, history, and culture while inspiring and motivating the youth. The intention is to share tips and techniques with parents, teachers, and community leaders so they can help raise the self-confidence in our Read More…