Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
Drinking water of 97M Americans contaminated with unregulated chemicals — how to limit your exposure
Institute found that 27% of the 4,800 public water systems it analyzed had detectable levels of at least one of four “harmful ...
Charleston's Int'l African American Museum offers free admission day. Here's the details.
The International African American Museum in downtown Charleston is offering free admission to the museum and events in honor ...
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Black Americans find healing through Ghana’s new initiative
Ghana's Beyond The Return program enables Black Americans to reclaim their African heritage through citizenship, offering ...
“No one will ever have to say ‘the first African American’ to hold this role”; new Johnson County sheriff makes history
There’s a new Johnson County sheriff in town as he makes history swearing-in. Sheriff Byron Roberson is the first African ...
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Effort underway to preserve Altadena's African American history
With a rich African American history, an effort is underway to preserve that legacy in Altadena, one of the areas hardest hit ...
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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA
During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where ...
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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close ...
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“Why Do You Charge US Dollars?” Black American Questions Real Estate Businesses In Ghana
A Black American woman criticised Ghanaian businesses for charging in US dollars, questioning its fairness and urging ...
Advocate calls on governor to hold Nebraska’s Commission on African American Affairs accountable
Community advocated Preston Love Jr. called on Gov. Jim Pillen to dissolve the Nebraska Commission on African American ...
Come home, Ghana told the African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship
Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 people. It was the largest group to be granted citizenship at one time since Ghana ...
Executive director of Nebraska's Commission on African American Affairs is on leave
The goal of the commission is to help create policy and legislation that would positively affect the African American ...