WWII UK Village Stands Up Against Racial Discrimination by US Army

Bamber Bridge, a village in northwestern England, has a story to tell about its fight against racism during World War II. When an all-Black truck regiment arrived in the village, the residents stood up against segregation and discrimination, ignoring pressure from British and American authorities. Pubs welcomed the Black soldiers, locals socialized with them, and …

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Banning Curriculum on Systemic Racism: South Carolina GOP’s Controversial Move

During Black History Month in February, a high school teacher in South Carolina faced restrictions on teaching about systemic racism. Mary Wood, an experienced teacher at Chapin High School, included Ta-Nehisi Coates’ memoir “Between the World and Me” in her lesson plan on civil debate. However, students complained that the lesson made them feel uncomfortable …

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Investment Manager Seeking to Close Racial Wealth Gap

Jim Casselberry, Known Source: Known Black people in America achieved their personal freedom 158 years ago, but economic freedom has remained elusive. Jim Casselberry, a veteran portfolio manager, aims to address this issue by leveraging his four decades of investing experience to help bridge the wealth gap for people of color and the Indigenous population. …

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Black Americans Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Juneteenth and July 4th

There is a significant division emerging in our country—a growing trend among black Americans to celebrate Juneteenth instead of the Fourth of July. In our increasingly polarized society, many seem to have forgotten that it is possible to celebrate both holidays as proud Americans. Unfortunately, some elected officials have used their platforms to encourage disunity. …

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Insiders Profit from BLM Movement as Americans Gain Awareness

Public support for the Black Lives Matter movement in America is rapidly declining. According to a recent poll by Pew, only 51% of Americans now support the group to some extent, a significant decrease from the 67% during the 2020 George Floyd protests. Out of this 51%, a mere 22% strongly support the movement, while …

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‘BMI Metric’s Negative Impact Throughout History’

BMI, or body mass index, has long been criticized as an inaccurate measure of health. It calculates body fat based solely on height and weight, disregarding factors like muscle mass and fat distribution. The American Medical Association (AMA) recently acknowledged this issue and also labeled BMI as racist. The AMA believes the metric has been …

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The Latest Addition to Combat Racial Abuse in Sports: AI Assistance for Athletes

Social media presents opportunities for athletes to market themselves and connect with fans. However, racism on these platforms can be “visual, permanently intrusive, and 24/7” due to anonymous trolling with little accountability, as the AP reports. Many Black athletes are using artificial intelligence tools to protect themselves from such abuse. GoBubble, a company offering …

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