OUR ROOTS Spotlights Juneteenth
*Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of …
Congressman Al Green Gives Powerful Speech as He Honors First Anniversary of Nat’l Juneteenth Celebration | WATCH
*Even before the day arrived, Congressman Al Green had been leading an effort to make 2022 the first year to mark the …
LA Hosts Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards | EURexclusiveWATCH
*“The Equal Justice Now Awards is all about trying to respect the humanity in all of our citizens.” – Crump The …
What’s OPEN, What’s CLOSED on Juneteenth | VIDEO
*(CNN) — This year marks the second year Juneteenth will be observed as a federal holiday. June 19 commemorates …
LA Deputy Who Took Kobe Bryant Crash Pics Also Accused of Kneeling on Inmate’s Head | WATCH
*(Via LA Times) – About a year after Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Johnson took graphic photos of Kobe …
The Juneteenth Flag is Full of Symbols – Here’s What They Mean | VIDEO
*(CNN) — You might see another red, white and blue flag flying this weekend over state capitols and city …
BS! Author James Patterson Claims White Men Face Racism | VIDEO
*James Patterson, an older white author with a net worth of about $800 million, has claimed it is difficult for white …
Ashley Mudge Celebrates Juneteenth: The Women Of Color Expo As Artistic Empowerment
*Ashley Mudge is powered by art. She finds meaning in the upcoming June 17-19 Women Of Color Art Expo (WOCAX) at the …
Juneteenth – Celebrating Literary Freedom – The African American Children’s Book Project
*The African American Children’s Book Project (AACBP) and The Literary Cafe Books and Events are celebrating …
Stream ‘Bessie Coleman: The First Black Aviatrix’ Documentary for FREE from Magellan TV on Juneteenth
*In honor of Juneteenth, the global documentary streaming service curated a collection of powerful and informative …
Nairobi’s Alchemist Club Accused of Racial Discrimination after Pulling a Black Man from a Queue | VIDEO
*The Alchemist Club, one of the most popular nightclubs in Nairobi, Kenya, came under attack after a 24-seconds video …
‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Star Tyra Ferrell Talks N-Word Experience with Favorite Scene from Classic 90’s Film | VIDEO
*It goes without saying. For every movie you called “favorite,” there is always a scene or two or three from …
Ryanair Under Fire for Asking South Africans to Prove Nationality with Racist Afrikaans Test | WATCH
*(CNN) — Ryanair has come under fire for asking South African travelers to take an Afrikaans test to prove their …
Advocates Backing Bill to Increase Homeownership for Black Californians
*Last week, the Bay Area Black Housing Advisory Task Force (BABHATF) — a coalition of more than 40 groups with …
When the Legal System is Used to Intimidate and Threaten: The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | VIDEO
*Speaking out on behalf of others who suffer injustice is something Bobby Worthy said he was born to do. Worthy said he …
