Brooklyn Neighborhood's Innovative Experiment in Transforming Law Enforcement Dynamics

Brownsville, a community in New York City, conducted an experiment where community members, instead of the police, were entrusted with responding to low-level crimes. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongJune 5, 2023Brooklyn, Brownsville, Brownsville In Violence Out, New York City, Brownsville Safety Alliance, Kings County District Attorney's Office

Mother of Aderrien Murry Files Lawsuit After Police Shooting

A lawsuit has been filed by Nakala Murry, mother of Aderrien Murry, in response to a police shooting incident in Indianola, Mississippi. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongMay 31, 2023Aderrien Murry, Nakala Murry, Mississippi, Lawsuit

Family Seeks Justice for 11-Year-Old Aderrien Murry Shot by Officer

Family seeks justice as an 11-year-old boy recovers from a police shooting incident, prompting ongoing investigation and calls for accountability. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongMay 25, 2023Aderrien Murry, Nakala Murry, Indianola Police Department, Mississippi

Landmark Status Granted to Former Segregated School in New York City

Colored School No. 4, a former segregated institution in NYC, now designated as a landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongMay 24, 2023Colored School No. 4, New York City, Manhattan

Statue Honoring Emmett Till's Mother Unveiled at Illinois Alma Mater

Mamie Till-Mobley Statue Unveiled at Argo Community High School in Honor of Emmett Till's Mother. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongMay 2, 2023Mamie Till-Mobley, Emmett Till, Civil Rights, Racism, Hate Crimes, Argo Community High School

High School Student Dennis Barnes Breaks Guinness Record With $9 Million in Scholarship Offers

Dennis Barnes, a senior at International High School of New Orleans, set a new Guinness Book World Record racking up over $9 million in scholarship offers! We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongApril 27, 2023Dennis Barnes, New Orleans, Guinness Book of World Records, Southern University of New Orleans

College Board Makes Changes to AP African American Studies Course Following Backlash

College Board responds to backlash and controversy over AP African American Studies course changes following dispute with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongApril 26, 2023AP African American Studies, African American History, Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis, College Board

Colin Kaepernick Will Fund Independent Autopsy of Lashawn Thompson Who Died in Bug Infested Cell

Former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will fund an independent autopsy of Lashawn Thompson, a Fulton County Jail inmate who passed away last year while in custody and his bed was infested with bed bugs. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongApril 21, 2023Colin Kaepernick, Lashawn Thompson, Michael Harper, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, Patrick Labat, NFL

America Rallies Behind Ralph Yarl With GoFundMe Surpassing $3 Million After Traumatic Shooting

After being shot twice for accidentally knocking on the wrong door, 16 year old Ralph Yarl, is receiving an outpour of support with GoFundMe donations surpassing $3 Million. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongApril 19, 2023Ralph Yarl, Faith Spoonmore, Kansas City, Andrew Lester, Zack Thompson, Missouri

Malcolm X's Daughter Sues CIA, NYPD, FBI Over Concealing Evidence

Qubilah Shabazz, one of Malcolm X's daughters has filed a lawsuit against the CIA, NYPD, and FBI for allegedly withholding information related to her father's assassination. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongFebruary 22, 2023Black History, Black History Month, Civil Rights, Malcolm X's Daughter Sues CIA NYPD FBI Over Concealing Evidence, Malcolm X

That's the Black Fact: The History and Significance of Black History Month

Learn about the history and significance of Black History Month, including the role of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the evolution of the celebration from a week to a month.

Culture 3, Black FactsAdonis ArmstrongFebruary 15, 2023Black History, Black History Month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Negro History Week, Frederick Douglass, That's the Black Fact: Black History Month the History and Significance, ASALH, Civil Rights

That's the Black Fact: The Devil's Punchbowl a Tragedy in History

Revisiting a tragedy in history The Devil’s Punchbowl, the post American Civil War Black concentration camp!

Culture 3, Black FactsAdonis ArmstrongFebruary 10, 2023The Devil's Punchbowl, Civil War, slavery

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Hiram Rhodes Revels

Introducing Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first African American to serve on the United States Senate!

Culture 3, Black FactsAdonis ArmstrongFebruary 6, 2023Hiram Rhodes Revels, HBCU, Alcorn State, Alcorn A&M College

That's the Black Fact: Introducing James Edward Maceo West

Introducing James Edward Maceo West, the creator of the foil electret microphone!

Culture 3, Black FactsAdonis ArmstrongFebruary 3, 2023James Edward Maceo West, John’s Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Sylvia Rhone

Introducing Sylvia Rhone, the Godmother of Black Music!

Culture 3, Black FactsOmar CookJanuary 30, 2023Sylvia Rhone, Epic Records

Angel Gregorio Makes History With The First All Black Shopping Center In D.C.

Discover the motivating story of Angel Gregorio and her journey to creating the first all-black shopping center in D.C. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Adonis ArmstrongJanuary 30, 2023Angel Gregorio Makes History With The First All Black Shopping Center In D.C., Angel Gregorio, black owned business, black business, Black and Forth shopping center, Black entrepreneurs, black community

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Henry Boyd

Introducing Henry Boyd, who invented the popular Boyd Bedstead in 1826!

Culture 3, Black FactsOmar CookJanuary 26, 2023Henry Boyd, Black History, George Porter, H. Boyd Company

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Lucy Stanton Day Sessions

That's the Black Fact: Introducing Lucy Stanton Day Sessions, the first African American woman to graduate from college!

Culture 3, Black FactsOmar CookJanuary 23, 2023Lucy Stanton Day Sessions, Black History

Florida Blocks Teaching of AP African American Studies Class

Florida is facing criticism for blocking the implementation of a high school (AP) Advanced Placement course on African American studies. We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJanuary 20, 2023Florida Blocks Teaching of AP African American Studies Class, African American studies, Florida Department of Education, politics

Wes Moore Makes History as First Black Governor of Maryland

Wes Moore makes history as the first Black governor of Maryland! We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJanuary 19, 2023Wes Moore Makes History as First Black Governor of Maryland, politics, Wes Moore

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