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.
Spill: Black-Owned Social Media App
A group of Black Twitter users is planning to switch to a new Black-owned social media app called Spill. Due to Twitter’s recent policy that limits the number of tweets users can see. The announcement by Elon Musk, Twitter’s owner, about tweet-reading limits sparked backlash. Motivating Black Twitter users to seek an alternative platform.
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Essence Fest Lawsuit Targeting Black-Owned Bookstore Is Dismissed
Baldwin & Co., a Black-owned bookstore, has announced that a lawsuit filed against it by Essence Festivals Productions LLC and Essence Communications, Inc. has been dismissed. The lawsuit was initiated after the bookstore allegedly promoted a block party using Essence Fest branding. However, the block party organizers claimed it was not affiliated with Essence Fest and was held on private property.
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California Reparations: How Affirmative Action Case Influenced Task Force’s Final Recommendations
California’s reparations task force has submitted its final report, detailing historic discrimination against Black Californians and proposing a potential $800 billion reparations package. The task force recommends structuring eligibility based on lineage to navigate potential legal challenges after the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. The recommendations include creating a new agency, issuing an apology, restoring voting rights, and implementing rent caps.
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Happy Birthday, Malia Obama!
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama…
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