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Black Lives Matter

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Voting Map Dispute

Supreme Court to hear Louisiana map dispute impacting majority-Black districts and potential Voting Rights Act interpretations.

Protections for minority voters are at the center of a Florida redistricting case

The Florida Supreme Court case aims to restore a Congressional district vital for Black voter representation after recent redistricting changes by Governor DeSantis.

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Voting Map Dispute

Supreme Court to hear Louisiana map dispute impacting majority-Black districts and potential Voting Rights Act interpretations.

Protections for minority voters are at the center of a Florida redistricting case

The Florida Supreme Court case aims to restore a Congressional district vital for Black voter representation after recent redistricting changes by Governor DeSantis.
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Badenoch election leaves senior Labour MPs railing at lack of black representation in No 10

Labour MPs are frustrated with the party's lack of black representation in leadership positions, especially after the Conservatives elected a black woman as leader.

Diane Abbott on her standoff with Labour: It was a question of who blinked first. And they did'

Diane Abbott resisted pressure to resign, valuing her constituency and rejecting offers to go to the House of Lords amid political turbulence.

Badenoch election leaves senior Labour MPs railing at lack of black representation in No 10

Labour MPs are frustrated with the party's lack of black representation in leadership positions, especially after the Conservatives elected a black woman as leader.

Diane Abbott on her standoff with Labour: It was a question of who blinked first. And they did'

Diane Abbott resisted pressure to resign, valuing her constituency and rejecting offers to go to the House of Lords amid political turbulence.
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AfroComicCon Celebrates Afrofuturist Filmmaking in Oakland

AfroComicCon celebrates Black representation in sci-fi, horror, and fantasy through films, fashion, and discussions, fostering a platform for independent creators.

D10 Supervisor Shamann Walton endorses Breed for mayor-but also Peskin

Shamann Walton endorsed Mayor London Breed, citing her leadership during the pandemic and the importance of Black representation in leadership.

Talking Senate Races With Stephen Neukam

The potential for increased representation of Black senators could significantly impact Senate dynamics and discussions.
#john-amos
from www.npr.org
1 month ago
Arts

What John Amos taught me about having and being a father

John Amos' portrayal of a loving, ethical father in Good Times provided a vital representation for young Black boys without fathers.

His Own Way: John Amos (1940-2024) | MZS | Roger Ebert

John Amos championed meaningful roles for Black actors while navigating a challenging entertainment landscape, blending activism with his acting career.

John Amos, Good Times and Roots Star, Dies at 84

John Amos, prominent actor in Good Times, has passed away, noted for significant impact on Black representation in television.

What John Amos taught me about having and being a father

John Amos' portrayal of a loving, ethical father in Good Times provided a vital representation for young Black boys without fathers.

His Own Way: John Amos (1940-2024) | MZS | Roger Ebert

John Amos championed meaningful roles for Black actors while navigating a challenging entertainment landscape, blending activism with his acting career.

John Amos, Good Times and Roots Star, Dies at 84

John Amos, prominent actor in Good Times, has passed away, noted for significant impact on Black representation in television.
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Shifters, the Play About the Highs, Lows and Complexities of First Love

Shifters explores a first love's essence intertwined with the theme of being truly seen and known, showcasing growth from adolescence to adulthood.

It was a true privilege to witness his talent firsthand': readers on James Earl Jones

Meeting James Earl Jones in person was a profound experience that deepened appreciation for his impactful roles, particularly in 'Roots' and the 'Star Wars' franchise.
#beyonce

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter' Gets Zero CMAs Nominations

Beyonce's lack of CMA nominations reflects ongoing struggles for Black artists in the country music industry.

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation and country music | amNewYork

Beyonce challenges country music stereotypes by reclaiming the genre as a Black woman.
Beyonce's latest album, Act ll: Cowboy Carter, reflects her journey in the industry and collaboration with country music legends.

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter' Gets Zero CMAs Nominations

Beyonce's lack of CMA nominations reflects ongoing struggles for Black artists in the country music industry.

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation and country music | amNewYork

Beyonce challenges country music stereotypes by reclaiming the genre as a Black woman.
Beyonce's latest album, Act ll: Cowboy Carter, reflects her journey in the industry and collaboration with country music legends.
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Lee Daniels turns his lens to the supernatural horror 'The Deliverance' - Queerty

Lee Daniels leverages his influence to share powerful narratives about the Black experience through film, exemplified in his latest work, The Deliverance.

Olympics: Ukranian MP Beleniuk out to defend title DW 08/07/2024

Zhan Beleniuk, Ukraine's first Black member of parliament, connects wrestling to his African roots, aims to defend Olympic title amidst country's invasion.

Dreams and deities: Black bodies reimagined in pictures

Tayo Adekunle's exhibition focuses on decolonising historical tropes and celebrating her Nigerian heritage through photography.

At Brown Girl Farms, Earth Day Is Every Day - San Francisco Bay Times

Brown Girl Farms focuses on representation of queer, Black women farmers and sustainable farming practices.

'Chain-Gang All-Stars' Author Talks Abolition, Sci-Fi in Oakland | KQED

In Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's debut novel, incarcerated people fight in televised gladiator matches for a chance at freedom.
Chain-Gang All-Stars is a searing indictment of the American prison system and the public's complicity in injustice.
The story features two Black women in love who strive for connection despite their dehumanizing circumstances.

Dodgers Special Assistant Chris Archer Hopeful For More Black Players In Baseball

MLB and the Los Angeles Dodgers have initiatives to connect with young athletes and increase minority involvement in baseball.
Chris Archer, a special assistant for the Dodgers, wants to see more Black youth become baseball players.

American Fiction' Director Cord Jefferson on Hollywood's New Shuffle

Cord Jefferson adapted Percival Everett's novel 'Erasure' into a film, which he also directed.
The film, titled 'American Fiction', stars Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Sterling K. Brown.

McDonald's Launches a Diversity Initiative in an Unlikely Industry | Entrepreneur

McDonald's launched 'Black and Positively Golden Change of Fashion' to support Black fashion designers with mentorship and financial aid.

Black Out: The Disappearance of Black Couples in Advertising | Black Writers Week | Roger Ebert

Representation and accurate portrayal of Black couples in media are crucial for societal perception and self-value.

Fancy Dance to Black Barbie: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Exploring Native American experience through film.
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