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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Investing in African Women Entrepreneurs: Highlights from Social Capital Markets (SOCAP18) | She Leads Africa
There is an immense opportunity for economic growth and social impact by investing in Africa women
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How Misty Copeland is empowering at-risk youth through dance | The Guardian
To see Misty Copeland dance is to witness seemingly physics-defying strength and utmost grace in action.
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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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Startup loans to Black Entrepreneurs to ‘interject some balance in capitalism’ | Shoppe Black
Shoppe Black , Shoppe Black GW “CHEF” CHEW. Andria Lo. Featured Image [dropcap]GW[/dropcap] “Chef” Chew loves to cook and is an ardent vegan. He combines the two passions through a new company, Something Better Foods, that has created a line of plant-based meats, from Philly cheesesteaks to fried chicken, as well as with a nonprofit […]
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Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens Receives $1.9 Million from New York City | Hyperallergic
The museum honoring the jazz musician and his wife Lucille Wilson is expanding and refurbishing its campus with the city’s support.
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