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, May 28
A majority of U.S. adults, according to a recent Associated Press poll, believe that colleges should consider race as part of the admissions process. Having 63% opposing the blocking of race or ethnicity consideration by the Supreme Court. However, most respondents also stated that factors like grades and standardized test scores should hold greater importance than race. Republican efforts to dismantle affirmative action persist, with nine states having already banned race-based affirmative action. With the Supreme Court’s impending rulings on two affirmative action college admissions lawsuits may potentially eliminate the use of race in admissions altogether, leading to concerns about decreased minority representation in colleges and universities.
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Monday, May 29
Memorial Day offers a chance to pay respect to the monuments and memorials erected in memory of Black American military personnel. Black motorcycle riders congregated at the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor the Buffalo Soldiers. The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Memorial in Boston, which honors the first Black military unit to serve in the Civil War, is another noteworthy structure. The accomplishments and sacrifices made by Black service veterans throughout American history are honored by these monuments.
Tuesday, May 30
An online crowdfunding campaign launched to support the woman known as “Citi Bike Karen” has gained significant donations after her confrontation with a group of Black…
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