How the Pandemic is Impacting Children and Families
More than 2.7 million American children are growing up in grandfamilies — families in which grandparents, other adult family members, or close... Read More
After Pandemic Pause, Avengers Swing, Soar Into Disneyland
By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Anaheim, CA (AP) — Now that it’s getting safer to assemble, the Avengers are at last descending on Disneyland.... Read More
Two Prayers for Children
Washington, D.C. — Oh God Hear the cries of Your children everywhere Ravaged by violence, poverty, racism, sexism, abuse and hatred Scared, labeled,... Read More
Black Woman Creates App to Make Mental Health Care Affordable and Stigma-Free For Communities of Color
The Y Combinator-backed startup founded by a Black female is inviting 1,000 wellness professionals to host groups on the platform and launching... Read More
Derek Chauvin Wants Probation for Murder. First I Was Like, ‘What America Does He Live In?’ Then I Was Like, ‘Oh Yeah’
By: Zack Linly, The Root Like most of white conservative America, Derek Chauvin doesn’t think he’s a criminal. How could he? He’s a... Read More
Top Travel Trends For U.S. Travelers This Season
BPT — After a devastating pandemic kept us in our homes for over a year, wanderlust is at an all-time high and more... Read More
Forgotten History or Selective Memory?
Upland, CA — On Monday, May 31st CNN Films premiered the showing of DREAMLAND: The Burning of Black Wall Street. This cinematic documentary executive... Read More
CA Reparations Task Force Elects Chair, Vice Chair at First Meeting
Bo Tefu, California Black Media The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans hosted its first public meeting... Read More
A Proclamation on Black Music Appreciation Month, 2021
Throughout our history, there has been no richer influence on the American songbook than Black music and culture. From early spirituals born out... Read More
Commentary: Together, We Should Seek Justice for the Tulsa Massacre 100 Years
Quinci LeGardye, California Black Media May 31-June 1, 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the deadliest acts... Read More