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US law has long seen people of African descent as fugitives

June 29, 2017UncategorizedAeon

Occasionally, a mistruth spreads that the Second Amendment to the US Constitution was based on the need for slave patrols. It wasn’t. It grew out of an old republican fear of standing armies as instruments of tyranny. But the surveillance of black people Continue reading →

CLBC helps Black community trace their family roots

June 28, 2017CultureCalifornia Black Media

The California Legislative Black Caucus, Republican members, and Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a Juneteenth celebration that allowed guests to trace their heritage through the Freedman’s Bureau African American Family History Project at the State Capitol Monday, June 26. Continue reading →

Global response needed for South Sudan famine

June 27, 2017World NewsBlack Voice News

On February 20, 2017, the United Nations declared a state of famine in South Sudan. Man-made crisis and conflict had left 4.9 million in need of urgent food assistance and at least 100,000 in immediate danger of death by starvation. Continue reading →

Nooses on the National Mall stoke memories of “America’s dark history”

June 26, 2017Civil RightsLauren Burke

U.S. Park Police confirmed that another noose was found on the National Mall, last week, according to ABC News. Continue reading →

Angela Davis on racism and social justice at La Sierra University’s Forward Gala

June 25, 2017EducationBlack Voice News

On Sunday evening, May 28, students, sponsors, and other attendees dressed their finest for the Forward Gala at La Sierra University in Riverside. Continue reading →

The legacy of African-American architect Paul Revere Williams

June 24, 2017Art, HistoryS.E. Williams

Travelers from all over the world are familiar with the Los Angeles International airport building, with its iconic, space-themed, open and curved arches. However, few are aware it was designed by the brilliant African American architect, Paul Revere Williams. Continue reading →

California native, Tracy K. Smith, appointed America’s Poet Laureate

June 23, 2017ArtS.E. Williams

On June 14, the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced the appointment of Pulitzer Prize- winning poet Tracy K. Smith the Library’s 22nd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2017-18. Continue reading →

The debate continues: is healthcare an entitlement or a privilege?

June 22, 2017HealthGail Fry

When the Affordable Healthcare Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, Democrats were in control of all branches of the federal government, the presidency, the United States Congress and the United States Senate with the majority view that healthcare was a right. Continue reading →

Don’t be silent! Hate crime or hate speech—report here to be heard

June 21, 2017CultureS.E. Williams

This week’s edition of The Voice/Black Voice News includes reports on two recent “hate” related incidents in the inland region. When it comes to hate crimes, history has shown us again and again: “Silence equals death.” Continue reading →

US law has long seen people of African descent as fugitives

CLBC helps Black community trace their family roots

Global response needed for South Sudan famine

Nooses on the National Mall stoke memories of “America’s dark history”

US law has long seen people of African descent as fugitives

CLBC helps Black community trace their family roots

Global response needed for South Sudan famine

Nooses on the National Mall stoke memories of “America’s dark history”

Angela Davis on racism and social justice at La Sierra University’s Forward Gala

The legacy of African-American architect Paul Revere Williams

California native, Tracy K. Smith, appointed America’s Poet Laureate

The debate continues: is healthcare an entitlement or a privilege?

Don’t be silent! Hate crime or hate speech—report here to be heard

Past Stories

Yesterday

CLBC helps Black community trace their family roots

Tuesday

Global response needed for South Sudan famine

Monday

Nooses on the National Mall stoke memories of “America’s dark history”

Sunday

Angela Davis on racism and social justice at La Sierra University’s Forward Gala