Malaika Jabali
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Going Abroad? Check Out This New Gallery Space In London Founded By A Black Woman!
The multi-talented artist, architect, and author Peju Alatise recently inaugurated Rele Gallery, the first and only contemporary African art gallery on Dover Street in London....
When Lightning Strikes: Meet Black Women At The Forefront Of Today’s Labor Movement
“It is my undying belief that Black women are the tide that raises all ships,” says Andrea Thornton Bolden, a showrunner and executive producer. “It’s...
A Black Man Just Made History As The First Black Leader in Europe
On Wednesday, Vaughan Gething was elected as First Minister of Wales, becoming the first Black leader in Europe, per CBS News. Self-described as “a Welshman...
Chicago Community Mourns The Loss Of 11-Year-Old Boy Killed Trying To Protect His Mother During Domestic Violence Incident
A Chicago community is grieving the loss of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, who police say was fatally stabbed while trying “to protect his mother” in a...
‘There’s A Hierarchy– The Lighter The Better’: Luana Génot Gets Candid About Life For Black Brazilians And Her Work To Improve It
I meet Luana Génot at a restaurant inside the Fairmont Rio overlooking the famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on my last morning in...
It’s National Athletic Training Month: Meet The First Black Woman Dually Certified As A Physical Therapist And Athletic Trainer In The NBA
Every year, March is designated as National Athletic Training Month. This year, ESSENCE is celebrating by profiling Vanessa Brooks, who made history in 2019 when...
The Right-Wing Assault On Equity Programs Could Be Killing Us
Last year, conservative groups began a growing national effort to launch litigation against any program that uses race or ethnicity to target funding and other...
Six Massachusetts Middle School Students Face Charges For Allegedly Holding Mock Slave Auctions On Social Media
The Hampden County District Attorney’s Office in western Massachusetts has brought charges against six middle school students following allegations of race-based bullying. According to prosecutors,...
Kentucky Defunds All Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Offices At Public Universities
The Kentucky House has voted to defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at public universities. The decision followed a contentious debate about the role...
Georgia Doctor Who Posted Autopsy Videos Of Decapitated Baby Found Liable For Emotional Distress And Invasion Of Privacy
A Georgia doctor who was sued by a couple for allegedly posting videos of their decapitated newborn baby on social media has been found liable for...