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Stuff You Might Not Know About Stevie Wonder
Reading time: 2 minutesSharing some little-known facts about Stevie Wonder. Click the link to learn more.Understanding The Impact Of Racial Trauma
Reading time: 1 minutesThe Racial Trauma Infographic highlights the injury resulting from racial trauma experienced by people of color. Click the link to…Mind The Gap: Clinical Signs & Symptoms Handbook For Black & Brown Skin Created By Medical School Student, Malone Mukwende
Reading time: 3 minutesMedical School Student, Malone Mukwende has developed a handbook to document clinical signs and symptoms for black and brown skin…Black Mail Quote
Reading time: 1 minutesQuote: Inequities and disparities are toxins planted with intention and inattention into the souls, soil, and systems within our communities.…
Barber History: Roots In Ancient Egypt
Reading time: 3 minutesThe profession of barber dates back to ancient Egypt. Barbers continue to play an iconic role in Black culture even…Ancient African Roots Of Dentistry & The Discovery of Diabetes
Reading time: 2 minutesHesy-Ra of ancient Egypt is the first recorded dentist in history. Click the link to learn more.The Berlin Conference: How 14 European Countries Took Control Of Africa
Reading time: 3 minutesThe Berlin Conference initiated the “Scramble For Africa,” where 14 European colonial powers came together with the sole purpose of…Ancient African Origins Of Birth Control
Reading time: 2 minutesThe earliest forms of birth control have their roots in ancient Africa, going as far back as 1850 BC. Click…African American Immunization Expert Accuses CDC and Deloitte Of Stealing Her Concept For A Vaccination Tracking System
Reading time: 3 minutesAfrican American immunization expert Tiffany Tate has accused the CDC and Deloitte of stealing her idea for a mass vaccination…
Officers Of Color Barred From Guarding Derek Chauvin, Former Officer Charged With Killing George Floyd – Lawsuit Alleges
Reading time: 4 minutesEight officers of color have filed a racial discrimination suit stating they were barred from guarding former Minneapolis police officer…Robert Robinson Taylor: Trailblazing African American Architect
Reading time: 3 minutesRobert Robinson Taylor is recognized as the first academically trained Black architect in the U.S. Click the link to learn…