Experience a historical retrospective as we present a visual journey through time with the Blackest Stories Of The Week. Witness a mosaic of moments that occurred this past week, offering a glimpse into the news that made headlines. Take a weekly dive into a collection of events that range from awe-inspiring to disturbingly shocking, delivered straight to you.
Sunday, April 2
Bowie State University has named its theater after Dionne Warwick, making it the first performance center to be named in her honor. The Dionne Warwick Theater will host concerts, plays, and other performances, elevating the venue to another level. This comes after two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant donated $500,000 through the Durant Family Foundation. This is to university for the creation of a reimagined basketball arena and to support the creation of scholarships. However, Durant competed at Bowie State University as a teenager and wanted to make a meaningful impact on the institution.
Read more here.
Monday, April 3
The official cause of Irvo Otieno’s death in Virginia has been confirmed as “positional and mechanical asphyxia with restraints,” according to the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Otieno, who had a history of mental health struggles, died after being pinned down by security guards at a hospital, much like George Floyd’s death. Additionally, the seven police deputies and three hospital employees have been indicted on second-degree murder charges.
Read more here.
Tuesday, April 4
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was supporting a strike by Black sanitation workers. The shooting led to riots in several cities with large African American populations. The government’s role in the assassination has been questioned, anBettmannd many still mourn King’s death while continuing to strive for equality.
Read more here.
Wednesday,…
Read the full article here
