Author: Carma Henry

The Houston Riots, which erupted on August 23, 1917, stemmed from racial tensions and provocations against members of the 24th Infantry Regiment. The catalyst for the riots was the violent arrest and assault of two Black Soldiers, leading to a group of 110 soldiers seizing weapons and marching into the city.

     Judge Steve C. Jones of the Northern District of Georgia slapped down the redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature to accommodate the requirements of the 2020 census data and ruled that new maps must be redrawn to provide for equitable and fair representation for Black voters before the 2024 election.

The incident unfolded after an event at New York University, where agents approached the mayor and requested his security detail to step aside. Armed with a court-authorized warrant, the agents joined Adams in his SUV and seized at least two cellphones and an iPad.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Born in the District of Columbia, Kennedy’s dedication to redressing longstanding issues in marginalized communities is palpable. He said he envisions dismantling systemic barriers and forging a more inclusive and equitable future, particularly for African Americans who have borne the weight of longstanding injustices, including the pressing issue of maternal mortality.

     Benjamin O. Davis Jr. is a name that stands out in American military history. He was a trailblazer who played a significant role in the fight for equality within the U.S. military. Davis went from being a student at West Point to a commanding position in the United States Air Force, marking a profound shift in the military’s racial landscape.

    The dark day in Florida’s history escalated after one Black citizen tried to exercise his right to vote at a polling location but was turned away on Election Day.

     The City of Miami and Miami Dade County will honor a Black Miami Community leader with a street named after him on Friday, November 17th at 10 am.

     A Florida man who suffered injuries while vacationing in Colombia is stuck in the country as hospital officials refuse to release him until they receive payment, according to his family.

      NNPA NEWSWIRE — This year’s gala honors eight distinguished professionals for excellence in Journalism, Communications, Newsroom Leadership, And Community Service.

Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia Executive Director Tabatha McGee on Wednesday appeared on Scripps Live, a national award-winning news program, concerning a recent FDA advisory committee decision giving preliminary approval to gene therapy to treat and possibly cure sickle cell disease.