Daily Archives: October 16, 2023

PRESS ROOM: National Museum of African American History and Culture acquires major collection of work attributed to poet Phillis Wheatley Peters

New objects are available online in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the publication of Wheatley Peters’ poems, including the only copy of the poet’s long-lost “Ocean” poem in her handwriting (Black PR Wire) —The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has acquired the largest private collection of items to bring

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro condemns “evil” Trump at Stop Trump Summit

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) Drawing from his experiences as a New Yorker, De Niro attested to the city’s firsthand knowledge of Trump, whom he characterized as unfit for leadership. He pointed out that New Yorkers had already tried to warn the world about Trump in 2016, but their

Black student disciplined over hairstyle hopes to ‘start being a kid again’

By Cheyanne Mumphrey and Annie Ma, AP Education Writers For more than a month, Darryl George, a Black high school student in Texas, spent each school day sitting by himself in punishment over his hairstyle. This week, he was sent to a separate disciplinary program, where he’s been told he will spend several more weeks

Reginald F. Lewis Museum hosts 2023 Generational Wealth Diversity Summit

By Reuben Greene Baltimore’s Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and  Culture hosted the 2023 Generational Wealth Diversity Summit on Sept. 30. The pivotal event brought together experts and business leaders to address the pressing issues surrounding wealth diversity in America. Organized by Sharif J. Small, an accomplished financial expert and the

American Climate Corps and racial justice: Why Diana’s story stands out

The White House’s highlighting of Diana, a young Black woman from Atlanta, signals the administration’s commitment to climate justice. By Willy Blackmore Word in Black When the Biden administration announced the creation of the American Climate Corps last month, it was heralded as a huge victory for the environmental left in the United States. Here

PRESS ROOM: Joint Center releases series of survey results on congressional priorities

Black think tank hopes results will provide guidance to policymakers (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released the first in a series of survey results — “Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race” — that tracks what Americans say Congress should prioritize. As

Palestinians in Gaza struggle to follow Israeli evacuation order and face dire water shortage

By Wafaa Shurafa and Joseph Krauss The Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians struggled Oct. 14 to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military while grappling with a growing water and medical supply shortage ahead of an expected land offensive a week after Hamas’ bloody, wide-ranging attack into Israel.

Jackson throws TD pass and Tucker kicks 6 FGs for Ravens in 24-16 win over Titans in London

By Ken Maguire, AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and Justin Tucker kicked six field goals to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 24-16 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 15 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. N: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to throw a