The California reparations initiative of 2023 is part of a broader and ongoing effort to address historical injustices faced by African Americans. This movement aligns with other successful reparation campaigns, both in the United States and globally, where oppressed communities have sought compensation and recognition for the harm they endured. For instance, Germany has made...
The New York Supreme Court of Appeals reinstated murder charges against a retired state trooper in the death of an 11-year-old Black girl four years ago after he allegedly crashed his police vehicle into her family’s SUV “like the Dukes of Hazard,” justices noted in the ruling. Christopher G. Baldner faces a charge of second-degree...
As the countdown to the upcoming election intensifies, the Harris-Walz campaign is ramping up its grassroots efforts with the launch of a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Homecoming Tour. This initiative aims to engage directly with Black voters in critical battleground states, leveraging the vibrant homecoming season that celebrates the rich culture and history...
A Louisiana lawmaker who recanted some derogatory remarks he made on social media about Haitian immigrants after being pressured by several members of Congress is still getting backlash online. U.S. House Rep. Clay Higgins posted the comments on his official X account following the false and inflammatory remarks Donald Trump and his running mate JD...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaking at Gracie Mansion. (Photo by Derrel Jazz Johnson for rolling out)Mayor Eric L. Adams, the second Black mayor of New York City, now faces an unprecedented legal battle as he becomes the first sitting mayor in the city’s modern history to be indicted on federal criminal charges. The...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaking at Gracie Mansion. (Photo by Derrel Jazz Johnson for rolling out)Mayor Eric L. Adams, the second Black mayor of New York City, now faces an unprecedented legal battle as he becomes the first sitting mayor in the city’s modern history to be indicted on federal criminal charges. The...