NY teacher allegedly told Black 7th graders to pick cotton, wear shackles
BLK News Now!A White teacher at a Rochester, New York school is reportedly on leave after he allegedly told Black students to pick cotton during a class lesson on slavery. The allegations…
Google Doodle honors Black Canadian inventor Elijah McCoy
There’s nothing like seeing a spotlight on Black Excellence. Today’s Google Doodle honors Elijah McCoy on his birthday, a Black Canadian inventor who may not be widely known for his…
Ghana’s new electronic levy tax met with frustration
Ghana’s new tax levy for electronic payments hasn’t gone off without a hitch. Business owners took to social media to complain about implementation of the e-levy which they say has…
Two pioneering Black women in White House press corps honored with lifetime achievement award
A double dose of good news at the end of the week is always welcome; two Black women will be honored tomorrow by the White House Correspondents’ Association for shattering…
Piggybacking on CRT disinformation campaign, Georgia Gov. signs ‘Divisive Concepts’ bill
Unfortunately, students in yet another southern state will turn the page to the next chapter of nonsense in public education following the signing today of new laws that curb race-related…
Black smokers love menthols — And Biden’s ban is closer to ashing them
Still love them menthols? Almost a year after pledging to extinguish the controversial cigarettes, President Joe Biden’s proposal to put out menthols once and for all just got closer to…
Study finds link between Vitamin D deficiency and breast cancer risk among Black and Hispanic women
A new health study shows a link between increased breast cancer risk and Vitamin D deficiency among Black and Hispanic women in the United States. Researchers analyzed blood samples from…
Racially-tinged redistricting efforts in Florida face legal challenges
Republican-led efforts to dismantle Black voting power in Florida may have to contend with a new round of legal challenges to overturn a key ruling over redistricting congressional maps. Changes…
Chicago endured most violent weekend of 2022 with 7 dead, 37 injured
Gun violence reached a record high over an unusually warm weekend in Chicago that left seven people dead, and at least 37 people wounded. It was the highest number of shooting…