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Slavery

Did You Know Your Smartphone, Laptop, or Electric Car Perpetuates Slavery?! | WATCH

*The very smartphone or laptop used to read this article, or electric cars driven to decrease carbon footprints, perpetuate slavery and the demand for...

Racism

How California is Pulling Racism and Hate Crimes Out into the Open: Racism and Inequity Declared a Public Health Crisis

*Officials and advocates across California are pouring resources into pointing out that racism and racial intolerance impact public health -- major factors, they say,...

MLK Day

Bailey Broadcasting & The Geffen Playhouse Present Annual Broadcast ‘King: From Atlanta to the Mountaintop’ on KJLH Radio | LISTEN ONLINE!

*Bailey Broadcasting Services' production of “King: From Atlanta To The Mountaintop” hits the airwaves once again on KJLH Radio Los Angeles 102.3 FM from...

Civil Rights

Charlene Crowell: Dr. King’s Quest for Economic Justice Continues

*On January 16, the nation will mark its 37th national holiday honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). Across the...

MLK Day

The King Center Announces 54th Annual Commemorative Service Featuring Keynote Speaker Bryan Stevenson

*Atlanta, GA: The King Center will host the 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer's Horizon Sanctuary, 101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, on...

Social Heat

Quinta Brunson Turns Sage, White Women Collapse Over TikTok Trend, Dionne Warwick Comes For Rappers & More | VIDEOs

*Giving virtual hugs, so go 'head and bring it in for Social Heat. Oprah asked Quinta Brunson what question women should ask themselves. The...

Africa

White South African Man Charged with Assault for Attacking Black Teen | WATCH-it-Happen

*Social media is outraged after a circulating video on the internet of a White South African man physically assaulting a Black South African teenage...

Civil Rights

Late Civil Rights Leader John Lewis Gets US Postal Stamp in 2023 | VIDEO

*Today, the U.S. Postal Service announced seven new stamp subjects for 2023. This group, along with the stamps announced in October, is a partial...

Civil Rights

To Address Rising Hate, More Focus on Prevention and Crimes They Trigger | VIDEO

*When hip hop icon and fashion designer Kanye West wore a black, long-sleeved shirt with “White Lives Matter” emblazoned on the backside in white...

Black History

Sen. Warnock Honored 5 Civil Rights ‘Martyrs’ in His Victory Speech – Here Are Their Stories

*(CNN) -- Sen. Raphael Warnock's re-election is being celebrated by supporters across the nation with many political observers crediting the work of voting rights...

California Government

Charles R. Drew Univ. Launches MD Program as Newsom Announces COVID Emergency End

*On Monday, Oct. 17, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the COVID-19 emergency in California will end Feb. 28, 2023 The governor's powers to suspend...

Black History

NYC to Pay $26M to Men ‘Wrongfully Convicted’ of Malcolm X’s Murder | VIDEO

*Muhammad Abdul Aziz and Khalil Islam, who were wrongfully convicted in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X, but had their convictions overturned this past...

Reparations

Statewide ‘Listening Sessions’ Allow Reparations Task Force to Hear Black Californians’ Stories

*A series of community Listening Sessions are being held statewide to help the nine members of the California Task Force to Study and Develop...

Urban Government

L.A. City Council Shutdown Because Council Members Caught on a Tape Exposing Racist Comments Won’t Resign | VIDEO

*Last week, a recording anonymously posted on the social media site Reddit rocked the Los Angeles City Council. On the recording, Los Angeles County...

California Government

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month – Latino Immigrants Reflect on their Experiences

*As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, California Black Media writer McKenzie Jackson takes a look at the lives and accomplishments of some...

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Beyonce

Beyoncé and Jay Z Moving to Nashville to Take on the Country Music World – So Says Gossip Columnist – You Buyin’ it?

News

Why Asking for a Receipt at McDonald’s Can Make a Big Difference | Video

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Elon Musk on the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence @ Breakthrough Prize the ‘Oscars of Science’ | WATCH

Entertainment

Coalition of Civil Rights and Faith Leaders to Protest Netflix Over ‘Negative’ Animated ‘Good Times’ Series on Wednesday, April 17 At Noon | WATCH

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Civil Rights

Something is Wrong – Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Resigns from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Presidency | VIDEOs

LA Civil Rights Leaders Coming for Netflix Over New Animated ‘Good Times’ – Called ‘Disgraceful and Disrespectful’ of African Americans | VIDEOs

Malcom X Gets His Due in Nebraska with Day of Recognition

Memphis Mayor Paul Young Launches Black Mayors’ Coalition on Crime

EUR Black History Flashback: The Temptations’ David Ruffin Discography | WATCH

Popular

The Living Legends Foundation Announces its 2024 Honorees for its Annual Awards Gala on October 4

Beyoncé and Jay Z Moving to Nashville to Take on the Country Music World – So Says Gossip Columnist – You Buyin’ it?

Why Asking for a Receipt at McDonald’s Can Make a Big Difference | Video

Elon Musk on the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence @ Breakthrough Prize the ‘Oscars of Science’ | WATCH

Coalition of Civil Rights and Faith Leaders to Protest Netflix Over ‘Negative’ Animated ‘Good Times’ Series on Wednesday, April 17 At Noon | WATCH

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