1. Juneteenth is Now a Federal Holiday What You Need To Know: As African Americans and allies in this country prepare to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday to make the day a federal holiday and recognize the emancipation of formerly enslaved African Americans. 2. Despite Dim Odds, Democrats Nationwide […]
1. Politicians Continue Work on George Floyd Policing Bill 4 MINUTE READ What You Need To Know: Despite not making the May 25 deadline, the White House says work continues to pass and sign into law the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. 2. Ascension of African American Female Judge 3 MINUTE READ What You […]
Throughout the years many influential African Americans have been awarded for their amazing accolades. Recognized for their immaculate talent on the big screen. Many different award shows have awarded the most talented African American actors/actresses, but do you know who was awarded from every platform? What Is EGOT? “EGOT” is an acronym for the Emmy, […]
The new $900 billion economic stimulus package over the coronavirus pandemic means most Americans will get a payment from the government, but is it really that simple. Here are some answers to common questions.
African Americans are the most generous philanthropists, statistics show.
African Americans have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, but they are underrepresented in studies that would treat the disease, where Blacks account for almost a quarter of the 116,000 lives lost in the U.S. This problem concerns researchers and those working to find a cure for coronavirus. Without Black participants in trials, a Covid-19 […]
DETROIT (AP) — African Americans are disproportionately likely to say a family member or close friend has died of COVID-19 or respiratory illness since March, according to a series of surveys conducted since April that lays bare how black Americans have borne the brunt of the pandemic. Eleven percent of African Americans say they were […]
Statistics show that Black folks are among the most giving people in the country, and have been for a long time despite disproportionate economic disadvantages.
What You Need To Know: Focus groups of 1,200 African Americans conducted by Third Way and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies indicate that most are more inclined to vote in 2020 than they were in the 2016 Presidential election. Why You Need To Know: Most of the black voters identifying as strong […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan disclosed Wednesday that he will be the majority investor in the nation’s only 24-hour news network aimed at African American viewers, giving the network a deep pocket as it launches next month. The network has been in the works for years and an announcement about its […]
A nationwide survey was conducted among different African-American communities, and they were asked about where they thought the country was heading. This is why it was found that they were quite pessimistic when it comes to the prospects that have been brought forward by the Trump administration. The Country is on The Wrong Track 84% of […]
A nationwide survey was conducted among different African-American communities, and they were asked about where they thought the country was heading. This is why it was found that they were quite pessimistic when it comes to the prospects that have been brought forward by the Trump administration. The Country is on The Wrong Track 84% of […]
