African Americans
“Where I’m From” – A Free-Wheeling Celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month 2021 (LISTEN) – Good Black News
by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest) Happy Monday again, you all. Well, it is always African American...
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History still repeating itself – African American News and Issues
By: William Trotter Citizens, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act in 1965 — it was considered the most successful civil...
Read moreRodney Ellis responds to Art Acevedo’s attack – African American News and Issues
Acevedo cannot give lip service to racial equity while opposing critical reforms that would help our communities thrive – especially...
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Animated U.S. Civics Series “We The People” Produced by Obamas to Debut on Netflix July 4 (WATCH TRAILER) – Good Black News
Michelle and Barack Obama announced yesterday that they have executive produced and Netflix will stream We the People, a 10-episode...
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Omarion, Lalah Hathaway and Kierra Sheard’s Tulsa Tribute Anthem Proceeds to Aid Reparations Campaign for Massacre Survivors and Descendants (WATCH) – Good Black News
It’s more than fitting that this year’s Black Music Month begins with the release of a tribute anthem honoring the legacy...
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“Birth of the Cool” – a Tribute to Miles Davis (LISTEN) – Good Black News
by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest) Happy Memorial Day, you all. I also need to acknowledge the 100th...
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Honoring Memorial Day and its African American Origins – Good Black News
Although May 30, 1868 is cited as the first national commemoration of Memorial Day at Arlington National...
Read moreStill pushing to remove the “N-word” – African American News and Issues
By: Roy Douglas Malonson The late-great comedian and activist Paul Mooney said, “the Black man in America is the most...
Read moreThird Ward park memorial honors George Floyd – African American News and Issues
Floyd’s death sparked world-wide protest against police brutality and white supremacy. Houston is paying tribute to Floyd, the longtime resident,...
Read moreHall of Famer and civil rights icon – African American News and Issues
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has made Russell one of its headlining Class of 2021 inductees, and his...
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