Education
“Six Triple Eight”, an All Black Female Battalion, Lifted Morale Sorting Mail During World War II
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief “The women of the Six Triple Eight deserve to have a special place in history for their service to our country,” said United States Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran about a courageous, all-black female battalion who served in World War II. The women, nicknamed “Six Triple Eight”, were assigned to the…
Read MoreDr. Patrick Dicks: A Shining Star in the World of Science and Information Technology
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Dr. Patrick Dicks, a native of South Carolina, is a celebrity in his own right. Why? Because he is strategic in his moves about what he wants, and he has charted a course to get there just like many Hollywood celebrities who work hard preparing for that big break to shine…
Read MoreExperience the Community: L.A. Public Charter Schools Near You
The global health pandemic has upended education for many families in unexpected ways. As we slowly emerge out of this crisis, many of us are beginning to reimagine what education will look like moving forward. You may now be thinking about the fall and new school options available in your community that may offer you…
Read MoreHate in the U.S. Can be Healed in Childhood
By Audrey Landeros On January 6, I received a frantic call from my grandmother asking if I was aware of what was going on in Washington DC. At the time, I didn’t know what she was talking about, but it wasn’t long before I’d turn on the news and watched with disbelief as thousands of…
Read MoreA Message From Dr. King, Listen
Before the Pilgrim Father’s landed at Plymouth, we were here. Before Thomas Jefferson etched across the pages of history the words I just quoted, we were here. Before the beautiful words of The Star-Spangled Banner were written, we were here. And for more than two centuries our forbearers labored here without wages. They made…
Read MoreCivil Rights Activist James Meredith Announces Plans To Open Museum
By Vickie King From MississippiToday.org MISSISSIPPI-Author and civil rights activist James Meredith announced plans Wednesday to open a museum that will chronicle his life’s accomplishments, house an archival library and provide a sanctuary for those wanting to study the Bible. The project, announced at a press conference, fulfills a continuing dream of Meredith’s to “help…
Read MoreThe Personhood Alliance’s Official Position On Vaccine Ethics
The most current information on unethical and ethical COVID-19 vaccine candidates can be found here. The national board of directors of the Personhood Alliance announced today its official position on vaccine ethics. This announcement comes at a critical time, as vaccine development and other treatments for COVID-19 race forward and as new laws make it more difficult…
Read MoreJudge: People in Prison Can Receive $1,200 Stimulus Payments
By Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media The first round of economic impact payments funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, has been opened to a new group of Americans. Incarcerated individuals can now apply to receive their stimulus payments of up to $1200. According to a June…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Corporate Pipeline Needs A Refresh
By Marc Morial In 1996, California banned affirmative action by passing Proposition 209. Since then, the business community has struggled to make inroads in diversity and representation. Last month, Reuters reported that Wells Fargo’s CEO Charles Scharf said that “the unfortunate reality is that there is a very limited pool of black talent to recruit from.”…
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