If there was any victor in Tuesday’s presidential election, it was former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She was, although in heartbreak, clearly vindicated of not having what it takes to be commander in chief of the most powerful nation in the world. At the DNC in Chicago in August, former President Bill Clinton tried to warn us.
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Brown’s win makes him the first Black person to serve as Washington’s attorney general. He is succeeding Bob Ferguson, who ran for governor instead of seeking reelection, to become the state’s first new attorney general in 12 years.
Nichols will serve as Tulsa’s first Black mayor. He delivered his acceptance on Tuesday night in front of images of Black Wall Street, a thriving district in Tulsa that was destroyed by a white mob in 1921.
The lawsuit claims that Metcalfe was consistently underpaid compared to her white colleagues despite holding similar job responsibilities.
A Michigan State football player who made headlines after becoming the legal guardian of his four minor siblings following their mother’s death has been gifted for his selfless act.
Four months ago, Thomas Homan, a former director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement under Donald Trump, took to the stage at the Republican National Convention to issue a warning to immigrants living in the country illegally.
Alexis Donald, MD, a trailblazing African American medical doctor and advocate for empowering young minds, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated children’s book, Mommy I Want to be a Doctor. Based on her own remarkable journey, this captivating story encourages children to dream big, believe in themselves, and fearlessly pursue their aspirations.
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) recognized Audrey Peterman with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Conservation, Education and Justice at their annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 7. The NAAEE is the professional association and champion for environmental education, working with professionals around the world to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a more equitable and sustainable future.
Black Public Media, the Harlem-based national media arts nonprofit that funds, distributes and develops Black film, television and immersive projects, is propelling creative technologists and Black stories into the future. Determined to raise the visibility of Black makers who use technology to make art, films and experiences, the organization’s immersive media unit, BPMplus, returns to Torrents: New Links to Black Futures, a popular arts and culture festival produced annually by CulturalDC. Building on the success of its standing-room only 2023 Torrents panel, the arts nonprofit is expanding its BPMplus Art & Tech Showcase this year to include two panels, featuring seven makers from three continents. The free event, which takes place on Saturday, November 16, from noon to 4:30 p.m. will be held at and sponsored by Songbyrd Music House in Washington. A networking mixer will follow the showcase.
In the face of increasing hype and misinformation, Evans encouraged Black investors to pursue a clear understanding of cryptocurrency, noting that education is key.