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  • American Spiritual Ensemble keeps the spirit alive
    African American spirituals were the soundtrack to Everett McCorvey’s upbringing in Montgomery, Alabama. Growing up in a family involved in the civil rights movement, he heard the soulful melodies often — in churches, in anthems and in choirs like the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The post American Spiritual Ensemble keeps the spirit alive appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
    Source: Bay State Banner Published on: 2024-03-28
  • Coastal resilience efforts cross city lines at Island End River in Chelsea and Everett
    The Island End River cuts inland right at the line between Chelsea and Everett, following the municipal border for its 2,500-foot length. The post Coastal resilience efforts cross city lines at Island End River in Chelsea and Everett appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
    Source: Bay State Banner Published on: 2024-03-27
  • Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery
    This is the 14th interview in a weekly series presenting highlights of conversations between leading Black visual artists in New England. In this week’s installment, artist James Perry talks to artist Gloretta Baynes. The post Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
    Source: Bay State Banner Published on: 2024-03-27
  • The race for TikTok: What a ban might mean for small business owners in U.S.
    Stating that TikTok is a threat to our national security, lawmakers have pushed for legislation to limit (or even eradicate) its use in the United States. The post The race for TikTok: What a ban might mean for small business owners in U.S. appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
    Source: Bay State Banner Published on: 2024-03-27
  • Upsets abound in the NCAA Tournament
    Every year, millions of people decide to part ways with their sanity by picking teams in the 64-team field that is the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament. The post Upsets abound in the NCAA Tournament appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
    Source: Bay State Banner Published on: 2024-03-27
  • Racist incidents at Southwick Regional School anger residents
    In recent weeks, school administrators, police and the local district attorney have investigated a mock slave auction held by Southwick Regional School students on Snapchat in the western Massachusetts town. The post Racist incidents at Southwick Regional School anger residents appeared first on The Bay State Banner.... Read more
    Source: Bay State Banner Published on: 2024-03-27





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  • With ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Black country music fans are front and center, at last
    Ten days before the release of her highly anticipated album “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé shared on Instagram that the project began as a result of feeling unwelcome in the country music space. “Because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive,” her post said. […] The post With ‘Cowboy... Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2024-03-29
  • ‘We’ve got to gird ourselves for battle’: Gretchen Whitmer on the fight for abortion rights
    Hours after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the first abortion-related case since its 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan was processing the weight of the day.  “It’s heartbreaking that we have got to keep having these conversations,” she told The 19th of the fact that once again, […] The post ‘We’ve got... Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2024-03-28
  • Even Where Abortion Is Legal, People in Jail Face Huge Barriers
    Paige sat in the nurses’ station at the Winnebago County Jail in shock. Her pregnancy test had just come back positive. Paige, who asked that her last name not be used in this story, did not want to have a baby.  In 2021, she was awaiting trial in Illinois for drug charges that could bring […] The post Even Where... Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2024-03-28
  • How the imagery of White women victims is being used to stoke anti-immigrant fear
    Republicans who are pushing for more restrictive immigration policy ahead of a pivotal election year continue to lean on an old strategy in their appeal to voters: broadly framing immigrant men as dangerous next to imagery of young White women victims. In 2015 it was Kate Steinle, a 32-year-old woman who was fatally shot on […] The post How the... Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2024-03-27
  • Why some LGBTQ+ groups oppose the current Kids Online Safety Act
    When the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was introduced in Congress two years ago, it set off alarm bells for many LGBTQ+ groups. The broad and vague bill that aimed to “protect children online” seemed like a censorship nightmare, empowering state attorneys general to determine what kind of content harms kids.  The fears that KOSA […] The post Why some... Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2024-03-27
  • The Amendment: Live at SXSW with Imara Jones
    Imara Jones of TransLash Media joins Errin live at South by Southwest. She talks about highlighting trans voices, the importance of intersectionality, and the policy changes that should be made to create an equitable future for transgender people. Listen or subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. On today’s episode Our host Errin […] The post The Amendment:... Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2024-03-27


  • 12-Year-Old Former Pre-Teen Beauty Queen Makes History, Releases Fitness Planner
    Nationwide — Janae Madison, a 12-year-old multi-talented actress, model, and fitness advocate from Georgia, is making waves with her latest fitness endeavor. Despite her young age, Janae is proving that […] The post 12-Year-Old Former Pre-Teen Beauty Queen Makes History, Releases Fitness Planner first appeared on BlackNews.com.... Read more
    Source: BlackNews.Com Published on: 2024-03-28