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Commercializing the Artistic Vision of Legendary Black Quilters Raises Cultural Questions
As of this year, their improvisational art has also come to embody a very modern question: What happens when distinctive cultural tradition collides with corporate America?. Enter Target. The retailer launched a limited-edition collection based on the quilters’ designs for Black History Month this year. Consumer appetites proved to be high as many stores around the country sold out of the checkered sweaters, water bottles and faux-quilted blankets.
Model Anok Yai, Who Was First Discovered at Howard’s Homecoming, Shined Brightly at the Met Gala
On fashion’s biggest night, the MET Gala was packed with a star-studded lineup of actresses, models, and celebrities. Among them, one name sparkled brighter than the rest: Anok Yai. Her journey from a memorable moment at an HBCU homecoming to the illustrious MET Gala is truly inspiring. In 2017,...
Ronald Yancey, The First Black Graduate of Georgia Tech, Presents Granddaughter With Masters Degree 60 Years After His Historic Commencement
In 1965, Ronald Yancey made history as the first Black student to graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology (also known as Georgia Tech). Almost 60 years later, he’s passing his academic legacy on to his granddaughter. During the 2024 spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 3, Yancey was...
Experts Weigh-in on Mounting Concerns of Impending U.S. Civil War
In the wake of a recent survey revealing startling apprehensions among American voters regarding the possibility of a second civil war, experts in history and political science offer sobering insights into the nation’s current trajectory. Dr. Ashley Robertson Preston, an assistant professor of history at Howard University and author of the acclaimed book “Mary McLeod Bethune the Pan-Africanist,” has detected a palpable shift in national sentiment.
American Cancer Society Launches Largest-ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
The American Cancer Society is embarking on an unprecedented initiative spanning 20 states, including the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, to investigate the troubling disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women. Despite overall declines in cancer deaths, Black women continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates, a phenomenon...
The Skanner News May 2024 Primary Endorsements
Candidates for mayor and city council will appear on the November general election ballot. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has been in her current position since 2012, but we find no signs of her getting complacent. She has supported college loan debt forgiveness and voted for both the Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act. She has countered mounting attacks on reproductive health care by codifying abortion services and access as federal law under the Women’s Health Protection Act, which she helped pass in the U.S. House. She is a champion of Medicare for all, has pushed for greater gun control alongside survivors of school shootings and is a staunch advocate for voters rights.
Portland OKs New Homeless Camping Rules That Threaten Fines or Jail in Some Cases
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Homeless people who camp on public property in Portland, Oregon, and reject offers of shelter could be fined up to $100 or sentenced to up to seven days in jail under new rules approved unanimously by the City Council on Wednesday. When shelter is not...
Attorney, Family of Black Airman Fatally Shot by Florida Deputies Say He Was a Patriot
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was fatally shot by deputies who burst into his apartment in the Florida Panhandle began crying while listening to her family’s attorney recount the death of her son. “My baby was shot...
Nation’s Growing Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps Need Policy Reform
As the November general election nears, many economic analysts have publicly pondered why so many likely voters are not impressed with reports that point to more hiring, or economic growth. But if these experts spoke with hard-working Americans, they’d understand why so many are disgruntled. A wealth of new...
University of South Carolina Unveils Monument Honoring First 3 Black Students to Integrate University
The University of South Carolina (USC) commemorated a pivotal moment in its history last month with the unveiling of a new monument honoring the courage and legacy of three Black students. Robert Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwell, and James Solomon Jr. were the first Black students admitted to USC since Reconstruction,...
HBCU Morris Brown College Surprises Entire High School Class With College Admission
An HBCU that has overcome adversity is reaching back to help high schoolers do the same!. In a heartwarming surprise, Morris Brown College, a historically Black college in Atlanta that overcame losing its accreditation in the early 2000s, has offered full admission to all graduating seniors at Benjamin E. Mays High School, according to Fox5 Atlanta. This generous move aims to expand educational opportunities for the high school’s students, many of whom come from minority backgrounds.
Legislature Makes Major Investments to Increase Housing Affordability and Expand Treatment in Multnomah County
Monday, the Governor signed the Emergency Housing Stability and Production Package (Senate Bill 1530, Senate Bill 1537) into law. Between this package and other legislation signed recently, including the Oregon Drug Intervention Plan (House Bill 4002, House Bill 5204), lawmakers representing Multnomah County in the Oregon State Legislature are celebrating over $96 million in new funding to expand crisis stabilization and drug treatment services, develop more affordable housing, and improve water and sewer infrastructure that will pave the way for more housing development.
Review: “Hell’s Kitchen” – A Thrilling Musical Journey Through Alicia Keys’ Soul
In the heart of Manhattan, blocks from the 43rd Street and Ninth Avenue apartment on the 42nd floor where the story unfolds lies the Shubert Theater at 44th Street near Eighth Avenue, currently home to the captivating Broadway musical, “Hell’s Kitchen.” Developed over 12 years by the incomparable Alicia Keys, this jukebox musical is a touching journey through the soulful melodies that have defined her career.
Biden Awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 Others
President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh. Biden said the recipients of the nation’s highest...
Legendary Civil Rights Leader Medgar Wiley Evers Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden has announced that Medgar Wiley Evers will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. “My heart is full from the news of this extraordinary honor. My beloved husband, Medgar, was the love of my life, my steadfast partner, and a devoted, loving father. To the world, he was a civil rights leader; to me and our three children, he was the world. Medgar balanced his monumental public role with a dedication to his family like no other,” said Myrlie Evers. “On that fatal night, June 12, 1963, Medgar was gunned down in our driveway. His body was no longer with us, but the unleashing of his fighting spirit sprung forth. Medgar’s belief that America should and could be better than separate and unequal took hold, swept the country, and inspired generations. His heroic work laid the foundation for a more just and equitable society. This medal is a tribute to his courageous leadership and his ultimate sacrifice. Medgar was a committed activist, educator, organizer, husband, father, brother, son, and friend. With this esteem recognition, the world will remember his legacy forever.”
Election Officials in Seven States Call on Facebook to Stop False Election Ads
ATLANTA (AP) — Several Democrats serving as their state’s top election officials have sent a letter to the parent company of Facebook, asking it to stop allowing ads that claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen. In the letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the secretaries of...
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