Rep. Ilhan Omar works to fend off a second challenge from fellow Democrat Don Samuels
Don Samuels and Rep. Ilhan Omar. Photos courtesy of the Don Samuels campaign and the U.S. House of Representatives June...
Toni Stone – First professional female baseball player in the Negro Leagues
Toni Stone initially played softball for the St. Paul HighLex girls’ team but left after a year, seeking the faster...
National Negro Leagues history
African Americans entered the world of baseball in the late 1800s, participating in military, college, and company teams before eventually...
David Justice discusses the decline of Black players in MLB
In the realm of sports media, particularly on platforms like ESPN, there is a significant discussion that remains largely neglected:...
Reggie Jackson says Bear Bryant once called him a racial slur as a compliment
Reggie Jackson, a 14-time MLB All-Star who played from 1967 to 1987, has recently spoken out about the racism he...
Jamaal Bowman loses most expensive primary race ever
New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman has been defeated in a primary challenge, as projected results show, in a race that...
Trump’s Project 2025 agenda will hurt Black Americans
"Donald Trump and his extreme, far-right Project 2025 allies have made it clear that in a second term, they will...
Kenyan police contingent arrives in Haiti as protests roil Nairobi
A contingent of Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti, marking the start of a United Nations-supported mission to address...
Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest
Kenyan President William Ruto announced the withdrawal of planned tax hikes on Wednesday, responding to intense pressure from protesters who...
Harvard study highlights feasibility of reparations for racial harms in the US
The historical context of reparations dates back centuries, with early examples including Belinda Royall's 1793 petition for a pension and...
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