Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due are leaning into Butler’s Afrofuturistic vision to save hearts “in the midst of stress.”
By Aaron Foley
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Close-up of an eye showing the details in the iris and sclera.
By Jennifer Porter Gore
This article was originally published on Word In Black.
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In the wake of the recent debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a harsh reality has emerged: the future of America is inextricably linked to our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This is not just a policy conversation; it is a defining moment for our national identity. The stakes are high, and the consequences of inaction are profound.
On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother known for her boundless love, was brutally taken from us. Her life was extinguished in an act of violence that defies understanding—shot in the face by an Illinois police officer. The details of her death are gruesome: a bullet entered her left eye and exited through her neck killing Ms. Massey. This was not just an act of violence; it was a stark reminder of an ongoing and unforgivable injustice of innocent African Americans murdered by police.
This collage details how Black segregation from the past has fueled the homegrown crises of Black homelessness and affordable housing scarcity (Credit: Christa Carter-Williams).
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MISSINGPERSONS: LaTonya Moore poses with her daughter’s urn, Shantieya Smith, inside her home 150 miles away from Chicago. May 11th, 2023. Smith was reported...
Bishop Paula Clark talks turning faith into action, about hospitality and service, and a bit about Queen Bey.
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware
The Right Rev....
In a concerted effort led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, a coalition of 21 attorneys general, including prominent figures such as California Attorney...
