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They might knock on your door on a late wintry night. You may see them approaching your car while you are waiting at the signal or a gas station. It might seem like they need help or they might just stand still for no reason.  These children do not look threatening. They would want to get in your house or your car. They will be persistent. Suddenly, you will notice something is not right about these children. Their eyes, pure black, from lid-to-lid, dead black orbs devoid of sclera or iris will chill up your spine; you have finally come…

A new story from NBC News and Bridge Detroit titled “Built to Keep Black from White” explores the history of Detroit’s Birwood Wall. The wall, also known as Detroit’s Wailing Wall, separated Black and white residents in Detroit’s Eight Mile-Wyoming neighborhood during the 20th century. Authors Erin Einhorn and Olivia Lewis say the Birwood Wall, much of which still stands today, continues to function for its original intention.  “Every time there has been success for Black people in terms of finding housing in a good neighborhood, they have been greeted with animosity.” –Olivia Lewis, Bridge Detroit  Listen: The past, present and future of the Birwood Wall.  Guests  Erin Einhorn is a national reporter for…

There has been heightened focus on health disparities and their underlying causes in recent years. These disparities are not new and reflect longstanding structural and systemic inequalities rooted in contemporary and historical racism and discrimination. This brief provides an introduction to what health and health care disparities are, why it is important to address them, what the status of disparities is today, recent federal actions to address disparities, and key issues related to addressing disparities in the future. More detailed information on this topic can be found in KFF’s Health Policy 101 chapter on Race, Inequality, and Health. What are…

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Financial institutions have routinely underrepresented African American and Hispanic people since our country was founded. In fact, laws and corporate structures were explicitly established to keep African American slaves from accessing many things, including land, housing, education, and capital. Today, our financial sector is dominated by multi-national banking corporations that seek only to protect the interests of their preferred shareholders and could care less about the less fortunate minority population. However, without the black and brown dollars that are funneled through their systems, they wouldn’t have the capacity to operate in the manner they do.  It is…

FLINT, Mich. – Z92.7 recently celebrated 45 years on the air by hosting the Black Love Business Expo at the Flint Farmers’ Market.The free event featured music from DJ Chef Nate, karaoke hosted by Marlowe the Entertainer and 168 Crab & Karaoke as well as a mixology demo from Drinks of Essence.”It feels so amazing to be able to be here in the community, still broadcasting WDZZ for 45 years. and we wouldn’t be able to do it without the community. and that’s why we’re giving back today,” said August Wallace, the operations manager & program director of Z92.7.In addition…

Almost 40 percent of the population in Mississippi is African American. That’s more than any other state in the nation. But black people own less than 18 percent of the state’s economy, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. MPB’s Ashley Norwood reports on why African Americans own significantly fewer businesses and what some black business owners have to say about it.Chimes dangling from the door of Louise Marshall’s Music and Bookstore alert the staff whenever a customer has arrived. The Christian bookstore opened in the 1940’s in the historic Farish Street District in Jackson. It is believed to be…

Credit: Photo by Ashley Lauren/MSR News Local barbershop exemplifies Black excellence Houston White is an ambitious, focused, and multifaceted entrepreneur that grew up in North Minneapolis. He established the Houston White Men’s Room (HWMR) in 2007, located in the vibrant and welcoming, Camden neighborhood. The mission and purpose of HWMR is to “hopefully be an example, be exemplary, to be an example of what’s possible, inspire, and really be like a mecca of Black excellence not only in Minnesota but in America,” said White. White loves his neighborhood. “Ever since I was little, I’ve always had an affinity for Camden—44th…

A Black family says they were discriminated against at a Missouri water park after they say a birthday party they reserved was suddenly canceled.  Earlier this month, the Evans family planned a birthday party for two teens — paying $2,000 to throw the private event at Summit Waves, a water park located in Lee’s Summit, which is about 22 miles from Kansas City, KTVI reported. When they arrived at the park, the family said that they were told by staff that the party was canceled, according to the report.  “It appears to have been canceled simply because the park staff was…

BILLINGS – A Brazilian grill restaurant that’s already popular in Missoula is coming to Billings, and MTN News got a sneak peek before it opens. Jenny Fick got a chance to meet with the man behind the concept of “Five on Black.” “You’re standing in Five on Black,” owner and founder Tom Snyder said. “We are getting extremely close to completion. We’ll be opening in the next couple weeks here.” Five on Black is a Montana born, fast-casual Brazilian restaurant. The Billings restaurant will be located at 316 S. 24th St. W. It came about as part of a statewide business plan in college. “I ended up winning the…