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Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes during a Thursday White House reception for Black History Month. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Federal job cuts disrupt a stable retirement picture for many workers, including Black Americans
Black Americans are one of the groups with a higher than average share of federal jobs, which are valued for their benefits and stability.CNBC - 4d -
These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
Banana fibers, recycling, and biodegradable collagen are just a few of the materials replacing plastic.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times
Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the country’s Black population, was overwhelmed with media images of death, anger and unrest in the wake of Michael Brown’s killing.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Benjamin Black Weighs Shift in U.S.A.I.D. Funding
Benjamin Black, a son of the private equity mogul Leon Black and likely head of the International Development Finance Corporation, wants a piece of U.S.A.I.D.’s funding to invest in “pro-market” ...The New York Times - 5d -
Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black
At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. ...The New York Times - 5d -
What to wear to the Oscars (or any black tie do)
So you have a fancy event on the horizon. It might be the Oscars – but it’s probably not. Here are three looks featuring dresses you’ll want to wear more than once – and a smart enough jacket ...The Guardian - 4d -
The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted
The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.The New York Times - 3d -
Prada reconstructs femininity starting with the little black dress fit for a global 'black moment'
Prada opened its runway show during Milan Fashion Week with its take on the little black dress, because, in the words of Miuccia Prada "we are in a very black moment.'ABC News - 4d -
The Death of Competition in American Elections
A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Trust Was Once an American Superpower
Undermining one of our country’s greatest and least-appreciated assets.The New York Times - 6d -
A Day of American Infamy
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.The New York Times - 3d -
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.
Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
How these Black-owned businesses are keeping Atlanta trailblazer's legacy alive
Black-owned business leaders in Atlanta are finding creative ways to infuse culture and history into their inviting spaces.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Apple AirTag 4-Pack Discounted Below Amazon's Black Friday Price
Apple AirTags 4-Pack for $68 (was $100) | Singles for $23 (was ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Alvin F. Poussaint, Pioneering Expert on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
A psychiatrist at Harvard and an adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bill Cosby, he challenged Black Americans to stand up to systemic racism.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
'Beyond the Gates' is making Black history at a critical time on screen and off
“Beyond the Gates,” CBS's new daytime soap opera premiering this week, is the first all-Black daytime soap on TV.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
20 homes lost among one Black family in Altadena fire
A Black family whose history in Altadena, California, spans generations lost 20 homes in the Eaton Fire near Los Angeles, destroying decades of legacies built in the community. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 6d -
Black Altadena family spanning generations lost 20 homes in LA wildfires
The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.CBS News - 6d -
England Under-18s to 'Small Black', via four lost stone
Tom Rowland was a powerhouse England under-18 prop. Eight years later and four stone lighter, he is about to become part of the first sub-85kg New Zealand team.BBC News - 5d -
US deportees in ‘black box’ in Panama with no access to counsel, lawyers say
About 112 people held in immigration center deep in the jungle are unable to communicate with their attorneys. Lawyers for immigrants from around the world who were deported from the United States ...The Guardian - 4d -
How Rebecca Black's new record became her most liberated
Over a decade since her big break, the O.C. native of 'Friday' fame talks her bold new project, 'Salvation.'Los Angeles Times - 4d -
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone - All TMNT Event Pass Rewards
Call of Duty's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover event is live in Black Ops 6 and Warzone , bringing new TMNT operator skins, the skateboard melee weapon, and additional cosmetics to ...GameSpot - 4d -
Identifying Brands as Black-Owned Can Pay Off for Businesses
Researchers found that the label helped raise awareness of businesses they might not have considered before.Inc. - 3d -
Black woman who retired at 30: Financial independence is 'not just for white guys'
Persistent wage and wealth gaps make it harder for Black Americans to retire on a similar timeline to their white peers. Blogger hopes to inspire change.CNBC - 3d -
Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close
Sen. Tim Scott is the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, and the first Black chair of a standing Senate committee in his role atop the powerful Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ...CBS News - 3d -
Black Leaders on Why They’ve Turned Against Eric Adams
The mayor is losing support from a crucial cohort whose members say he is damaging the political prospects of other Black officials.The New York Times - 2d -
A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City
Educators are embracing rather than restricting discussions of race in schools. Leaders have said they’ll do so whether the Trump administration approves or not.The New York Times - 13h -
Georgina Hayden’s sausage, kale and lime black-bean stew recipe
A one-pot, low-stress lipsmacker that’s heading straight into your weeknight repertoire. This one-pan sausage, kale and black bean stew is a week night staple in our house, not least because I can ...The Guardian - 2h -
This Never Happened With an American President Before
Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.The New York Times - 3d -
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine
The point is not to deprive the government of funds. It’s to expose the regime’s criminality. Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers
The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce
While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
American suspected of killing her newborn baby in Paris
An 18-year-old American student is suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window, Paris prosecution sources told CBS News.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Meet the House un-American activities caucus
Four House GOP members have asked Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to sue three small civil society organizations for allegedly aiding illegal aliens, drawing comparisons to the House Un-American ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Protesters Display Upside-Down American Flag at Yosemite
Organizers said the inverted flag, historically used as a sign of distress, was meant to draw attention to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service.The New York Times - Feb. 24