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Why Courts Use Laws Tied to Slavery — And How to Stop Them

The Citing Slavery project spotlights how the legal system decides civil cases using laws that kept Black people in bondage.   Renata Sago The court cases date...

Southfield Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Launches Series on Reparations

The Southfield Alumnae Chapter (SAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is set to initiate a dynamic conversation about reparations and their significance within...

Black Tennessee Lawmakers Expelled for Gun Violence Demonstration Despite Broad Support

Tennessee State Representatives Justin Jones, Justin Pearson and Gloria Johnson call or gun reform in wake of Nashville school shooting Tennessee GOP lawmakers on Thursday,...

The Legacy of the Pullman Porters Lives Today

The Pullman Porters were more than men shining shoes, carrying bags, cleaning, and setting up the sleeping berth. These hardworking men were architects of...

Still in the Game: The Life and Legacy of Coach James Bibbs Continues

Former Michigan State University Coach James Bibbs, left, and second from right, shares his legacy and life lessons.   James Bibbs, 92 of Lansing, likes the...

Building Black Wealth: Financial Experts Talk Black Retirement

The ever-growing racial wealth gap leaves little room for savings. As African Americans earn roughly 30 percent less than their white counterparts, putting away...

Why Black Health Matters Now More Than Ever  

Black Health matters – it has always mattered.   It has mattered for the children, women and men who need emotional, mental and psychological support during...

Black History Month Facts of the Week February 21-25     

February 21 – On this day 84 years ago, Barbara Jordan was born. Jordan was the first Black woman to be elected to the...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion MATTERS!

This two-part series on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) covers the background of DEI, its forerunner, Affirmative Action, and the causes for and against...

The Current State of Black Lives 

Edith Lee-Payne poses with her iconic photo from the March on Washington.   Photo listed in The National Archive Museum       Detroit’s stake in social justice is as...

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