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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Freemasons, rodeo riders and praise dancers: Black lives in the US south in pictures

Hardtack reflects personal and documentary history intertwined with love for the American South.
Fortune's photography captures the narratives of Black communities, migration, and regional identities. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Men in White Coats: Student organization at Jefferson University aims for more diversity with Black doctors

A student organization at Jefferson University called Black Men in White Coats aims to increase the number of Black doctors.
The organization recognizes the impact of a lack of diversity in medicine on health outcomes for Black people.
The group is working to improve access to better healthcare for Black communities and inspire more Black students to pursue careers in medicine. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

New play at Magic Theatre takes on the changing face of San Francisco

Rich tech influx has led to gentrification affecting Black communities in San Francisco.
Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad is a play by Ashley Smiley reflecting on the hyper-gentrification and erasure of native San Franciscans. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Photography

Ray Francis, Celebrating Blackness

Photography students in the 1970s aimed for deep blacks in prints, later realizing the significance of blackness beyond darkroom techniques.
Ray Francis's posthumous exhibit highlights his bold shadows, depicting Black communities, contributing to discussions on race and segregation. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago
Social justice

Why Reparations Can Counter the Legacy of a 50-Year "War on Drugs" - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The lasting effects of the War on Drugs have led to the need for reparations.
Reparations for the harm caused by the War on Drugs align with restorative justice principles. [ more ]
New Pittsburgh Courier
5 months ago
Remote teams

The Silent Revolution: Black communities embrace remote work and homeschooling for safety and sanity | New Pittsburgh Courier

The Black community has been at the forefront of adopting remote work and homeschooling during the pandemic.
Homeschooling has seen a 30% increase in enrollment since 2019 and has reshaped perceptions of education.
Homeschooled students tend to outperform their public-school counterparts and have success in college admissions. [ more ]
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