Influenced by Picasso’s Blue Period, Malik Roberts explores the repercussions of generational poverty, racism, and violence in Black communities using monochromatic hues.
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5 Women Who Changed How We Think About Race | The New York Times
Amisha Padnani , The New York Times [dropcap]Devah[/dropcap] Pager, a Harvard sociologist who died on Nov. 2, demonstrated the tenacious power of race in hiring decisions. We looked back through our obituary archives and found five other women, some recently deceased, whose thinking had an impact on our understanding of race. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] 1862–1931 Ida […]
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Grambling State Approved to Offer Cybersecurity Degree | Los Angeles Sentinel
“With the vision of your team and the support of this Board, we are confident Grambling is prepared to educate cybersecurity professionals the market is demanding…”
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Fewer Black Male Doctors has Broader Public Health Impact | The Network Journal
“We know that black doctors made a difference in the health-seeking behavior of black men. We know that black male doctors are more likely to work in under served communities. We have significant health disparities, and if we had more individuals, we could put a dent in that.”
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The Newest Jim Crow | The New York Times
Michelle Alexander , The New York Times Courtesy of the Cornell Chapter of Amnesty International. Featured Image [dropcap]In[/dropcap] the midterms, Michigan became the first state in the Midwest to legalize marijuana, Florida restored the vote to over 1.4 million people with felony convictions, and Louisiana passed a constitutional amendment requiring unanimous jury verdicts in felony […]
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Black Creative Talent Present at New York Comic Con 2018 | The Network Journal
J.D. Rachid , The Network Journal Photograph: Filip Wolak. New York Comic Con 2013. Featured Image [dropcap]TNJ[/dropcap] was at the 2018 edition of New York Comic Con (NYCC), held Oct. 4-7 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. An annual New York City convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, toys, […]
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Kerry James Marshall named most influential contemporary artist | The Guardian
American painter’s dealer, David Zwirner, tops ArtReview Power 100, with #MeToo third
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Fast Food Millionaire Ulysses Bridgeman could strike deal to buy Sports Illustrated | Shoppe Black
Shoppe Black , Shoppe Black WATN: Junior Bridgeman. Credit: Andrew Hancock Featured Image [dropcap]There[/dropcap] is buzz that former NBA star Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman is closing in on a deal to buy Sports Illustrated from Meredith. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] If a deal comes to pass, Bridgeman will have beaten out a group headed by Joshua Pollack that […]
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Bill to Lower D.C. Voting Age to 16 Faces Critical Hurdle | The Washington Informer
Full Council Vote Set for Nov. 13
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The Midterms Swept in a New Class of Black Politicians | The Atlantic
Most of the winners are under 40. And most seem likely to run for even higher offices down the line.
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