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Air Force Investigation Finds Black Personnel Are Subject to More Disciplinary Action, Face Numerous Racial Disparities
I think it’s safe to say we live in a post-George Floyd world. Floyd’s tragic, violent death has spurred a nationwide reckoning on racial injustice in just about every field, including the armed forces. An investigation launched shortly after Floyd’s death has found that Black members of the United States Air Force are more likely…
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The Mandalorian Season 2 Didn’t Need to Leave Me Crying in the Club Like That
It’s been about a full 24 hours since I finished the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. I expected the finale to be a lot of things. Mainly cool as all hell. I didn’t expect it to be emotionally devastating and I damn sure didn’t…
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It Took Over 100 Years, But Virginia Finally Removed a Statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee From the U.S. Capitol
The only thing weirder than the fact that a monument of a dude who straight up betrayed the United States exists in the nation’s Capitol, representing the state of Virginia, is the fact it’s been there for over 100 years. Well, at least it was, as Virginia has finally taken the step of removing the…
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Black Man Serving Life Sentence for $20 Marijuana Sale Released From Prison
A Black man in Louisiana who was serving a life sentence over two bags of weed worth only $20 has finally been freed from prison after 12 years. I didn’t need any further proof that the American justice system is far from just, but a life sentence? For what may have barely been an eighth?…
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Virtual Talent Show at Sacramento State University Zoom-Bombed by Racists
A virtual talent show held for students at Sacramento State University was Zoom-bombed by two people who felt the need to drop racial slurs. According to ABC 10, earlier this month, towards the end of an event called “Sac State’s Got Talent,” two unknown individuals managed to get into the chat and fill it with…
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Churches Across the U.S. Are Launching Reparations Programs
The topic of reparations is a touchy one…for white people. While the American government hasn’t touched the topic in a serious way, churches across the country are taking it upon themselves to try and make amends for the role they played in the slave trade. According to the Associated Press, there is a renewed interest…
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Space Jam: A New Legacy Contest Welcomes You to the (Game) Jam
Hey, real quick, do me a favor and have “Space Jam” by Quad City DJs playing the entire time you read this. I’m serious. Oh, you think I’m not? Here’s the link to an hour-long loop; get on it. Now that the vibe has been properly set, let’s talk about all the cool gaming initiatives…
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White House Tells FDA Chief to Authorize Coronavirus Vaccine or Resign for Reasons That Make No Sense
Apparently, the White House chief of staff told the head of the Food and Drug Administration to grant authorization to a coronavirus vaccine by Friday or submit his resignation. I guess they think speeding up the process is totally the move that will build up public trust in the vaccine’s safety. The thing is, according…
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37 Major Companies Join Effort to Hire 1 Million Black People Over 10 Years
Recruitment startup OneTen has joined forces with 37 major companies to employ 1 million Black people over the course of the next 10 years. NBC News reports that Comcast, Nike, and Target are among the companies that have agreed to work with OneTen on this endeavor. The coalition will focus on finding sustainable careers for…
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Rate of Black Children Who Have Received Flu Shots Is Down 10 Percent From Last Year
While the number of people who have received flu shots this year has seen an overall increase, new data has shown that when it comes to Black children that number has actually gone down. According to NBC News, a report released on Wednesday has officials at the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention somewhat alarmed.…
