Baton Rouge Activist Launches Youth Protection Initiative
A community advocate has launched a new “Save Our Kids” initiative aimed at protecting young people in Louisiana’s capital city. The grassroots campaign seeks to...
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Nashville Unites Against Hate with Peace Walk This Weekend
Nashville organizes a peace walk this weekend after hate groups targeted children with racial slurs. Community meeting set for tomorrow at Watkins Park....
Man Pushed Into Water, on Life Support (video)
Chris Gilbert suffered severe brain damage after allegedly being pushed into Lake D'Arbonne by friends. He's now off life support as family seeks justice....
Michael K Williams & Dana Rachlin On Lifting Up Impacted
Michael K Williams and Dana Rachlin discuss lifting up impacted communities and demanding police reform in this important conversation about social justice....
Bulletproof Backpacks for Chicago Children
Violence Interrupters launches bulletproof backpacks for Chicago children as desperate measure against gun violence. Press conference demonstrates protective gear after 550+ deaths this year....
After the March … What Then?
A panel discussion featuring district attorneys, judges, and law enforcement officials addressing community activism and justice issues in April 2017....
Countering Hate: Community Conversation Guide
Community event in Austin focuses on countering hate through education and action. Features workshops on managing crisis responses and knowing legal rights for demonstrations....
Sheryl Underwood: Black Media Support #AloneTogether Camp
Sheryl Underwood launches call to action for Black media to support #AloneTogether campaign, urging communities to stay home during coronavirus pandemic through trusted radio platforms....
Nipsey Hussle Shot Dead Outside LA Store
Rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside his Marathon store in LA's Hyde Park. The community activist was known for building black-owned businesses....
Wayfinder Foundation Invests in Women and Mothers of Color
Wayfinder Foundation opens applications for Community Activists Fellowship in DC, Memphis, and Oakland, supporting women and mothers of color working for community change....
Jadakiss and Styles P Save Lives: Deserving Recognition
Jadakiss and Styles P open juice bars in Yonkers, NY through their Juice For Life concept, combating fast food culture in urban communities....
Chicago Radio Stations’ “Put The Guns Down” Simulcast
Chicago's Black radio stations unite for second simulcast addressing citywide gun violence. Personalities from WGCI, Power 92.3, Soul 106.3, V103, and WVON participate July 6th....
Common and Donda’s House Launch Youth Job Program in Chicago
Common and Kanye West's Donda's House announce Chicago Youth Jobs Collaborative to provide year-round employment for 1,000+ youth ages 16-24....
One Dream One Team: Male Mentor Recruitment
Radio personality Michael Baisden launches 'One Dream One Team' to recruit African American male mentors for 12,000 boys on Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list....