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Big Beauty Tuesday: Sephora's Got a Sample Set for Us, by Us
Sephora’s signature interiors have long been clad in glossy black—but until recently, it was far more difficult to locate Black-owned brands in the beauty emporium’s aisles; a struggle I documented when attempting a month-long Black-owned beauty challenge in February 2019. Of course, much has changed since then; I now…Read more...... Read more -
'He Saw Me': Gabrielle Union Reflects on Her Relationship With Michael K. Williams
The tragic and unexpected passing of The Wire and Lovecraft Country actor Michael K. Williams on Sept. 6 sent both fans and his loved ones reeling, many of whom still are, even weeks after the fact. Since the news of his death, many have honored him and his legacy, echoing a common theme: that Williams was a kind, old…Read more...... Read more -
Jay-Z’s Team Roc Files Lawsuit Against Kansas City Police, Citing a Laundry List of Complaints About Abuse
On Monday, Jay-Z’s Team Roc, the philanthropic division of his entertainment company Roc Nation, filed a lawsuit against the Kansas City Police Department, alleging that it refused to hand over documents that could help identify potential coverups of police misconduct. Read more...... Read more -
Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 50 With a Special Red Table Talk Episode and Surprise Retro Roller Skate Party
If you look up the phrase “Black don’t crack” in the dictionary, I’m pretty sure you’ll find a picture of Jada Pinkett Smith there in the definition. (See also: Sanaa Lathan, Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé—you get the point.)Read more...... Read more -
Newberg School Staffer Shows Up for Class in Blackface, Calls Herself Rosa Parks to Protest Vaccine Mandate
Listen, I don’t know what kind of little racist, homophobic kids they are raising out in Newberg, Ore., but their school district has been making the wildest headlines lately. Read more...... Read more -
The Root Institute 2021: Tarana Burke's New Memoir Unbound Retraces the Birth of a Movement
It’s been nearly four years since Me Too became a global movement, forever changing how we talk about sexual violence. But it’s been approximately 15 years since Tarana Burke found the phrase she needed to inspire empathy and empowerment among survivors of sexual violence, understanding that a simple “Me Too” could be…Read more...... Read more
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Palestinian activists pressure Massachusetts delegation
After a summer marked by land expropriation in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem, the bombardment of Gaza, shootings and detention of Palestinian children and growing international outrage at the occupation of Palestinian land, a group of local Palestinian activists is calling on the Massachusetts congressional delegation to take a hard stand against Israel. Several […] The post Palestinian activists... Read more
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Council candidates advance to November election
In addition to the preliminary race for Boston’s next mayor, several city council seats are being contested, and candidates yesterday faced off for their chance to be on the November ballot. There are four open seats for city council at-large with two incumbents topping the rankings –– Michael Flaherty of South Boston and Julia Mejia […] The post Council candidates... Read more
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In the news: Tamare Gordon
United South End Settlements today announced the promotion of Tamare Gordon to the position of assistant director of early childhood education. The post In the news: Tamare Gordon appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Tragic accident mustn’t be tainted by conflict
The accidental death of 17-year-old Alonzo J. Polk IV, who drowned in a swimming pool last June at the home of a Dedham High School classmate, is indeed a tragedy. The grief-stricken family is inadvertently creating the impression that the misadventure is somehow race-related. The post Tragic accident mustn’t be tainted by conflict appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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Saxophonist Kenny Garrett looks to the ancestors
Saxophonist and Grammy Award-winner Kenny Garrett released his album “Sounds from the Ancestors” on August 27 and is back on the road to showcase its songs along with his earlier compositions. The post Saxophonist Kenny Garrett looks to the ancestors appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
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District attorneys work to right past wrongs
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins announced Sept. 7 that she is looking to vacate the rape charges against Tyrone Clark, a Massachusetts prisoner who was convicted in 1974. The steps are part of the efforts of the Suffolk County Integrity Review Bureau (IRB), an independent division within the DA’s office tasked with reviewing claims of innocence and wrongful convictions... Read more
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The 19th wants to know how the Texas abortion law has impacted you and your community
Texas’ new law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is swiftly impacting politics, policy and people — not just in that state alone, but across the country. At The 19th, we understand that you, our readers, may have questions or experiences you’d like to share related to what is happening in Texas right now. […] The post The 19th... Read more
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For trans Texans and their families, another special session means another fight to exist
Transgender kids’ sports participation and access to gender-affirming care are a top priority for Texas’ third special legislative session that began on Monday. Gov. Greg Abbott named a long-debated bill to ban trans students from playing sports that match their gender identity as one of his core reasons for calling another session — and the bill […] The post For trans... Read more -
The 19th Explains: What parents need to know about the Pfizer vaccine’s safety in 5- to 11-year-olds
This article will be updated regularly through October 31. A COVID-19 vaccine for younger children is one step closer to a safer reality. New trial data shows that a smaller dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and produces a strong antibody response in children 5 to 11 years old one month after the second […] The post The 19th... Read more -
‘We’re seeing shock.’ Texas abortion clinics are now operating as trauma centers
Marva Sadler is not used to telling patients “no.” Since Senate Bill 8, Texas’ six-week abortion ban, took effect, she now feels like she’s saying it all day. Sadler is the director of clinical services at Whole Woman’s Health in Fort Worth. When patients arrive at the clinic, she said, they are aware of the […] The post ‘We’re seeing... Read more -
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death continues to reverberate as abortion fight heats up
Just eight days after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who built her legal career arguing and then ruling on landmark cases that helped to usher in a freer and fairer society, President Donald Trump moved to replace her. His pick, Amy Coney Barrett, a woman whose ideological record is opposite from Ginsburg’s, was […] The post Ruth Bader... Read more -
Abortion clinics north of Texas are seeing double the number of patients than before state abortion ban
With abortion effectively banned in Texas, patients are flooding reproductive health clinics in neighboring states and overwhelming the region’s fragile abortion infrastructure, according to data shared with The 19th. In Oklahoma City, Trust Women, which provides abortions and other forms of reproductive care, saw 80 abortion patients the week of September 6 — about double […] The post Abortion clinics... Read more
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Jelani Day’s Mother Wants Her Son To Get The Same Attention As Gabby Petito
Pointing out the disparity in coverage and treatment, also known as missing white woman syndrome, a term coined by journalism legend Gwen Ifil, doesn't mean that victims like Gabby Petito should not receive attention. But other people also deserve the same diligence. ... Read more -
Search continues for missing Illinois graduate student Jelani Day; his mother speaks out
A graduate student at Illinois State University disappeared last month and his family is desperate for answers. Jelani Day, 25, The post Search continues for missing Illinois graduate student Jelani Day; his mother speaks out appeared first on TheGrio.... Read more
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Couple Who Aimed Guns at BLM Protestors Facing Law License Suspension
Mark and Patricia McCloskey could possibly lose their gun licenses after pointing their guns at Black Lives Matter protestors last summer. Last June, a video surfaced the internet which showed the McCloskeys standing in front of their home while protestors stood their ground in solidarity against the murder of George Floyd. Mark McCloskey was pointing an AR-15 style rifle while his wife held a semiautomatic pistol. The couple […]... Read more
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Gallup: U.S. Approval of Interracial Marriage at 94%
According to a new Gallop poll, 94% of American adults are in favor of marriages between Black and white people. This includes 96% of non-white adults and 93% of white adults in support of it. It is a seven percent increase from 2013 poll that highlighted 96% of Black people and 84% of white people in support of married between a Black and white person. […]... Read more
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Former Deputy Charged in Death of Teen Represented by Ben Crump
Michael Davis, a former Arkansas deputy, was charged with manslaughter after the murder of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. According to Kark News, the former deputy stopped Brittain around 3 a.m. on June 23 last year in the parking lot of an auto shop. Davis informed state investigators the teen got out of his truck and then “got something out of the back” before approaching the deputy. This […]... Read more
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Police say four people found dead in SUV in Wisconsin were killed in Minnesota
Two people are now in police custody following an investigation of the mysterious shooting deaths of Jasmine Christine Sturm, 30, The post Police say four people found dead in SUV in Wisconsin were killed in Minnesota appeared first on TheGrio.... Read more
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Music Local, Live and for Jazz heads, plus a remembering George Wein podcast.
A Creative Music Series set When: 10/9/21 Sat, 8:00PM contact: Alex Lemski: Where: The Lilypad Club, 1353 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA Music: Experimental, Improvisational, Contemporary: If you love guitars, improv and/or the Blues… Featured Artists: A Double Billing: First Set: Boston’s Umbrella Pine (duet): Magdalena Abrego and Allison Berick Featured Guest: Denver’s Neil Haverstick, Microtonal […]... Read more
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Boston Black stage plays, Black directors and shows at the theater now.
September and after shows: ROXBURY, MA. (Sept 20, 2021) – Smoked Oysters revolves around loving and successful Black family members who experience unexpected challenges. Ulysses, a retired Black history professor, refuses to leave his house, even to get the smoked oysters his wife, Arnetta, won’t buy him. She is busy planning their dream trip, a […]... Read more
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Black IT company is hiring
BlackBoston.com introduces Diverse IT, LLC, a Black-owned IT security and systems speciality firm to Boston corporate and government purchasing managers.... Read more
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job openings
Great jobs and work experiences can be found at these companies we support. Take a look, please share. Apply Today. Its Competitive out there!... Read more
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Events and Things to Do in Black Boston
Image artwork by Allan Rohan Crite, placed in a storefront window at Boston Anthenaeum. This event list update includes Free access to museums, #OFFWHITE fashion editor Virgil Abloh at ICA and Black events for kids, teens and families.... Read more
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Couple Who Aimed Guns at BLM Protestors Facing Law License Suspension
Mark and Patricia McCloskey could possibly lose their gun licenses after pointing their guns at Black Lives Matter protestors last summer. Last June, a video surfaced the internet which showed the McCloskeys standing in front of their home while protestors stood their ground in solidarity against the murder of George Floyd. Mark McCloskey was pointing an AR-15 style rifle while his wife held a semiautomatic pistol. The couple […]... Read more
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Gallup: U.S. Approval of Interracial Marriage at 94%
According to a new Gallop poll, 94% of American adults are in favor of marriages between Black and white people. This includes 96% of non-white adults and 93% of white adults in support of it. It is a seven percent increase from 2013 poll that highlighted 96% of Black people and 84% of white people in support of married between a Black and white person. […]... Read more
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Former Deputy Charged in Death of Teen Represented by Ben Crump
Michael Davis, a former Arkansas deputy, was charged with manslaughter after the murder of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. According to Kark News, the former deputy stopped Brittain around 3 a.m. on June 23 last year in the parking lot of an auto shop. Davis informed state investigators the teen got out of his truck and then “got something out of the back” before approaching the deputy. This […]... Read more
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Trial Set for Texas Police Officer Who Shot Atatiana Jefferson
The trial of the former Fort Worth police officer is set to take place on Nov. 16, two years after he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, according to KSAT.com. In October 2019, Fort Worth police responded to a call about a front door of a residence being open. While searching the house, they found a Black woman named Atatiana Jefferson. […]... Read more
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First Black Police Chief of Iowa City Criticized for Reform Efforts
Joe Fitzgerald, the first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is stirring up controversy both inside and outside the police department as he strives to bring on positive changes, per the Associated Press. Under Fitzgerald’s leadership, the department has banned chokeholds, outlawed racial profiling, required officers to intervene if they see excessive force and investigate all reports of misconduct. […]... Read more
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‘Hotel Rwanda’s’ Paul Rusesabagina Sentenced to 25-Year in Prison
The man who’s been credited for rescuing hundreds of people from genocide in Rwanda, inspiring the film Hotel Rwanda, was convicted of terrorism charges on Monday. Paul Rusesabagina, 67, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for being part of a terrorist group, murder and abduction by a Rwandan court, according to the Associated Press. He called the […]... Read more
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Jelani Day’s Mother Wants Her Son To Get The Same Attention As Gabby Petito
Pointing out the disparity in coverage and treatment, also known as missing white woman syndrome, a term coined by journalism legend Gwen Ifil, doesn't mean that victims like Gabby Petito should not receive attention. But other people also deserve the same diligence. ... Read more
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After Horrific Photos Surface, Black Leaders Demand President Biden Take Action For Asylum Seekers Now
The initial response from the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been to downplay the incident as business as usual, raising more significant issues concerning border patrol efforts. A government that prides itself on freedom and equity defending the violent actions of horseback patrols speaks volumes.... Read more -
Why Does Carmelo Anthony Think The NBA Is Working With Feds?
While on a promo run for his new book, Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope, Carmelo spoke candidly on his feelings about the NBA having liaisons with feds... Read more -
Tamika Mallory Slams Biden Administration For Border Patrol Whipping Haitian Migrants: ‘Y’all Are Responsible’
Tamika Mallory delivered a veritable sermon live on her Instagram responding to the devastating images of Border Patrol agents appearing to use whips from horseback in order to corral Haitian migrants attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico.... Read more -
Whips On Horseback: U.S. Officials Claim Nothing Inhumane Is Happening To Haitian Migrants Being Removed From Texas
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz said they would investigate the Rexas border patrol agents on horseback, but they both said they saw nothing wrong when viewing the same photos and videos decent people were horrified by. ... Read more -
‘Continue To Fight’ For Troy Davis: 10 Years After Georgia Executed ‘Innocent’ Man, Death Penalty Debate Rages
Sept. 21 marks the 10-year point since the state of Georgia executed Troy Davis despite increasing suspicions of his innocence following his conviction for killing an off-duty police officer. Take a look back at everything that led to that fateful, controversial moment.... Read more
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Bay Area Author and Entrepreneur to Host Three-Day Life-Changing Virtual Summit
Paméla Michelle Tate’s Live the Life You Deserve Summit to deliver powerful strategies for creating and living a life you want and deserve. Oakland, CA — For Bay Area advocate […] The post Bay Area Author and Entrepreneur to Host Three-Day Life-Changing Virtual Summit first appeared on BlackNews.com.... Read more
