Galvanize to Award $1.8M in Scholarships to Foster Equity in Tech Workforce
Published on the Black Star News on 19th April 2021 “This spring’s recipients prove that no matter your background or circumstances, the drive to succeed is universal. We are proud …
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White House Vows to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis Exacerbated by Pandemic
Written by DeMario P. Smith Published on 15th April 2021 The White House has officially acknowledged Black Maternal Health Week, which occurs between 11th April to 17th April, and raises …
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‘He Showed Us How to Treat Our Mom’: George Floyd’s Brother Gives Heartfelt Testimony During Day 11 of Chauvin Trial
Written by Joe Jurado Published on 12th April 2021 On the 11th day of the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is being tried for the murder of George Floyd, the …
‘We Cannot in Good Conscience Provide Economic Support:’ Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua Pull Film Production Out of Georgia
Written by Shanelle Genai Published on 12th April 2021 “We cannot in good conscience provide economic support to a government that enacts regressive voting laws that are designed to restrict …
Former Obama White House Intern Announces Scholarship for Black Women with Financial Need Pursuing Political Internships
Written by Simone Stancil Published on 13th April 2021 “I’m hoping that this scholarship puts more Black women in rooms where decisions are made. These decisions should not be happening …
Twitter picks Ghana for first Africa jobs
Written by Augustine Sang Published on 13th April 2021 “The choice of Ghana as HQ for Twitter’s Africa operations is EXCELLENT news. This is the start of a beautiful partnership …
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Rwandan refugees in Zimbabwe seek resettlement
Written by Kitsepile Nyathi Published on 13th April 2021 “We want to stay in Zimbabwe because what we ran away from is still there. We have been appealing for Zimbabwean …
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St. Louis elects Tishaura Jones as city’s first Black woman mayor
Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Published on 12th April 2021 On 6th April 2021, Tishuara Jones was elected as Mayor of St Louis, Missouri. She will …
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‘The social consequences are entirely explosive’: Black people respond as new analysis suggests 40% black youth unemployment rate
Written by Staff Writer at the Voice-Online Published on 12th April 2021 “Spiralling black youth unemployment. This is a crisis of institutional racism.” – Diane Abbott, the Shadow Home Secretary …
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