From 1907 to the 1970s, over 60,000 people were sterilized under U.S. eugenics laws. But the burden wasn’t equal. Disabled women, especially those who were poor, were singled out. Black women in the South, Native women on reservations, and Latina women in cities like Los Angeles were targeted disproportionately. Eugenics treated poverty as a defect, […]
Post-screening talk w/Dr. Novotny Lawrence, KU alumnus; associate professor of Cinema and Media Studies and the Director of the Black Film Center & Archive, Indiana University – Bloomington & writer/director Kevin Willmott at the Kevin Willmott Film Festival, 2/21/2025, Liberty Hall Lawrence, KS. source Related Posts R.H. films Presents Reggae artist Amrah video film with […]
Anna Neill, Interim Chair of KU Film & Media Studies introduces Dr. Novotny Lawrence, KU alumnus & associate professor of Cinema and Media Studies and the Director of the Black Film Center & Archive, Indiana University – Bloomington. Dr. Lawrence then gives a pre-talk on C.S.A. – THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, Kevin Willmott Film […]
Black Americans are leaving certain U.S. states at a growing rate—but why? In this video, we explore the Black migration trends reshaping the country. From rising rent and gentrification to education inequality, systemic racism, and economic struggles, many Black families are choosing to relocate for better opportunities. Some states, like Louisiana, South Carolina, and Missouri, […]
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the oldest historically Black athletic conference in the United States, founded in 1912. With a storied history of academic and athletic excellence, the CIAA is comprised of 13 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the Eastern United States. Here is a complete list of CIAA member schools, […]
At the United States Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., Quinting S. Lacewell Jr., a Fall 2010 initiate of the Alpha Phi Chapter or Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Clark Atlanta University, made history by becoming the youngest Co-Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Business Council. The event, presided over by Conference […]
Seven states voted in favor of abortion rights during the 2024 election. In Arizona and Missouri, where abortion is banned or limited, the new measures will now expand access, CNN reported. Meanwhile, Colorado, Maryland, Montana, Nevada and New York voted to maintain abortion rights. Nebraska had two measures on the ballot for abortion rights. The […]
(BPRW) BLACK VOTERS MATTER COMMITS $300,000 TO DIVINE 9 ORGANIZATIONS FOR GOTV EFFORTS IN KEY STATES National voting rights organization is committed to having boots on the ground to increase Black voter turnout in upcoming election (Black PR Wire) GEORGIA – Black Voters Matter (BVM) is proud to announce a commitment of $300,000 to support get-out-the-vote (GOTV) […]
(BPRW) The UndocuBlack Network Acknowledges the Department of State’s Released Manual for Undocumented Graduates Eligible for Waivers (Black PR Wire) On July 15th, 2024, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated its Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) regarding §212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act, which allows certain undocumented individuals to waive inadmissibility grounds such as […]
(BPRW) Landmark study of cancer in Black women launches in 20 states, aiming to be largest ever Black women die from cancer at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group. The American Cancer Society is beginning a 30-year study to investigate why. (Black PR Wire) The risk of dying from cancer has steadily declined […]