On February 20, 1956, civil rights activists including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jo Ann Robinson, Rosa Parks, and the Rev. Ralph Abernathy were arrested for organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a powerful act of resistance against racial segregation in public transportation.
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Posted inOpinion
Race, money, and Trump’s nominees
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has released a report highlighting the lack of diversity in Senate staff and recommends that nominees for critical economic roles be held accountable for their track records and plans to address systemic inequities.
Posted inFinance
The new year is the right time to start saving
To effectively manage money and build financial literacy, it is important to set savings goals, create a budget, manage subscriptions, be mindful of spending habits, automate savings, and educate oneself on strategies and tools.
Posted inFinance
Your journey to financial wellness starts now
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is launching a Personal Finance page to promote financial literacy from the African American perspective, provide education and resources, and help the community grow their dollar and create generational wealth.
Posted inEducation
The Miseducation of the Negro and its relevance in 2024
Carter G. Woodson’s “The Miseducation of the Negro” critiques the education system’s perpetuation of African American subservience.
Posted inNews
Black America’s quest for true Independence runs deeper than July 4
Independence Day in the United States is a time of reflection for African Americans, who have faced systemic injustices and disparities since the inception of American independence.
Posted inEducation
Tips for STEM summer learning
Dr. Artika Tyner is advocating for STEM education for children, emphasizing the importance of early exposure to STEM careers and the role of parents and caregivers.
Posted inNews
Why are reparations for Black Americans so hard?
Despite the growing movement for reparations for Black Americans, critics argue that the lack of cash payments is a major obstacle.
Posted inNews
Celebrating Juneteenth, the enduring spirit of Black independence
Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is a time for reflection on a pivotal moment in American history and a celebration of Black people’s resilience and enduring spirit.
Posted inNews
Ms. Juneteenth contestant finds her niche as mental health advocate
Aihomon Ebojie, a social worker with over eight years of experience in the mental health field, is advocating for better access to mental health services for marginalized populations, particularly young adults.
Posted inNews
Honoring Black Americans’ role in the inception of Memorial Day
Commemorating Memorial Day with Black heroes in mind serves ensures that their stories are included and preserved within the broader narrative of the holiday.
Posted inNews
The G.I. Bill’s role in wealth inequality
The GI Bill was a driver of the racial wealth gap in the US, as it excluded Black veterans from access to benefits.
Posted inBlack History Month
Blackness: Our Perspective
Blackness: Our Perspective invites individuals from around the globe to share their perspectives on what Blackness means to them in a 200-or-less-word submission.
Posted inArts + Culture
‘The Niagara Movement’: a documentary on the early battle for civil rights
The Niagara Movement, formed in 1905 by W.E.B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter, was named for the Niagara Falls location of the first meeting and the ‘mighty current’ of protest.
Posted inOpinion
Call for Reparations
In the last Congress, leaders within the Democratic Party demonstrated their political will for a Reparations Commission.
Posted inNational, News
Vice President Kamala Harris condemns new Florida Black history curriculum, calling it ‘propaganda’
‘They insult us in an attempt to gaslight us and we will not have it!’
Posted inSports, Twins/MLB
MLB efforts to recruit more Black players have yet to bear fruit
‘There is a problem. We just have to be patient, and patience is not something that is who we are.’
Posted inSports
African Americans representing in Mr. Basketball awards
In 49 years there have been 51 Minnesota Mr. Basketball winners and 22 of the winners have been African Americans.
Posted inNational, News
Honoring Black Americans’ role in the inception of Memorial Day
Commemorating Memorial Day with Black heroes in mind serves ensures that their stories are included and preserved within the broader narrative of the holiday.
Posted inNational, News
Lifetime rates of depression in Black and Hispanic communities surpass Whites, others
Gallup found that White people have always had slightly higher rates of both lifetime and current depression, but African Americans and Hispanics now suffer the most.