When St. Croix native Kevin Krigger leads Goldencents into the starting gate for the 139th Kentucky Derby, he will become only the second black jockey in the last 92 years to ride in the Run for the Roses. Although African-American jockeys may be a rarity now, they dominated the winner’s circle in the race’s first three decades.
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For many Blacks, holiday is time to remember ancestors – The Philadelphia Tribune
On Dec. 31, 1862, free and enslaved Blacks congregated in churches, homes and on plantations to await the news of their impending freedom.
View MoreThe Year in Race, Identity, and Criminal Justice – The Atlantic
Selections from The Atlantic’s coverage of 2016, when longstanding tensions over race and identity erupted into conflict.
View More14 Ethical Fashion Brands from the Continent – Shoppe Black
In response to growing demand from socially conscious consumers, ethical fashion brands are popping up around the world and established brands are developing eco-friendly lines.
View MoreMinorities do better at school but struggle for jobs – Al Jazeera
Report blames employer discrimination for lack of social mobility for members of Britain’s ethnic minority groups.
View MoreAfropreneurs: Meet the Home Décor Company Fusing Brooklyn Cool with Afro-Chic – Okay Africa
While other children grew up playing video games, Ugandan-American interior stylist Nasozi Kakembo designed blueprints.
View MoreRepealing Obamacare Could Leave 59 Million Americans Uninsured – The Atlantic
That’s more than before the law was passed
View MoreWhy People Vote for Counterproductive Policies – The Atlantic
Human beings are really good at picking out cause-and-effect relationships. But they’re bad at predicting future consequences.
View MoreBlack Businesses Matter, Too: BLM Introduces Website to Connect Black Consumers with Nearby Enterprises – Atlanta Black Star
In its ongoing efforts to improve Black lives nationwide, social justice organization Black Lives Matter has now made it that much easier for consumers to connect with nearby Black-owned businesses.
View More5 Organizations Helping Minority Startup Founders Succeed – Entrepreneur.com
Several organizations have emerged as leaders in the effort to help minority entrepreneurs in the United States.
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