Black news

Here are some recent news stories and articles related to the African American community:

National News

  1. Biden Signs Executive Order to Address Racial Inequities: President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at addressing racial inequities in the United States, including in areas such as education, housing, and criminal justice. (Source: CNN)
  2. New Study Reveals Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates: A new study has found that Black Americans are less likely to receive COVID-19 vaccinations than white Americans, highlighting ongoing racial disparities in healthcare. (Source: NPR)
  3. FBI Reports Spike in Hate Crimes Against Black People: The FBI has reported a significant increase in hate crimes against Black people in the United States, with a 20% increase in 2020 compared to the previous year. (Source: The Hill)

Local News

  1. Atlanta Mayor Announces Plan to Address Racial Inequities in City Government: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced a plan to address racial inequities in the city's government, including increasing diversity in city hiring and contracting practices. (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
  2. Chicago Police Department Launches Program to Improve Relations with Black Community: The Chicago Police Department has launched a new program aimed at improving relations with the city's Black community, including increased community outreach and training for officers. (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  3. New Orleans Mayor Announces Plan to Address Racial Inequities in City's Education System: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has announced a plan to address racial inequities in the city's education system, including increasing funding for historically Black schools and improving teacher diversity. (Source: The New Orleans Advocate)

Business and Economy

  1. Black-Owned Businesses See Surge in Funding and Support: Black-owned businesses have seen a surge in funding and support in recent years, with many entrepreneurs and investors recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the economy. (Source: Forbes)
  2. New Report Highlights Racial Disparities in Entrepreneurship: A new report has highlighted racial disparities in entrepreneurship, with Black entrepreneurs facing significant barriers to starting and growing their own businesses. (Source: Bloomberg)
  3. Major Corporations Commit to Increasing Diversity and Inclusion: Several major corporations have committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in their workplaces, including increasing hiring and promotion of Black employees. (Source: Fortune)

Sports

  1. NFL Players Union Launches Program to Support Black Players: The NFL Players Association has launched a new program aimed at supporting Black players, including providing resources and support for players who are facing systemic racism and discrimination. (Source: ESPN)
  2. NBA Players Union Announces Plan to Address Racial Inequities in Basketball: The NBA Players Association has announced a plan to address racial inequities in basketball, including increasing diversity in coaching and front office positions. (Source: The Athletic)
  3. US Women's Soccer Team Files Discrimination Complaint Against US Soccer Federation: The US Women's Soccer Team has filed a discrimination complaint against the US Soccer Federation, alleging that the organization has engaged in systemic racism and sexism. (Source: The New York Times)