Ed Dwight, who once hoped to become the 1st Black astronaut in space, reflects on his life after not being selected. Instead of becoming an astronaut, he became a businessman and artist. Now, at 90-yo he is preparing to travel to space. A dream delayed isn't a dream denied!

Muralist Andre Trenier just unveiled new murals in Concourse Village celebrating Black baseball history! His work features six legendary Black baseball players and aims to show children in his community that success is achievable! What a wonderful project! #BlackExcellence

Body camera footage of Frank Tyson's arrest by police in Canton, Ohio, shows an officer kneeling on Tyson's back despite his continued pleas that he couldn't breathe! The incident is under investigation by the Ohio attorney general's Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Black and Latino workers experience the highest rates of job fatalities! This discrepancy is a CLEAR example of racial inequity and MUST be addressed by passing more regulations to PROTECT these hard working employees! nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/bl…

Michael Ojo's dream of empowering young people to pursue careers in aviation is becoming reality through the Lookup Flight Academy — the first Black-owned pilot school in Gwinnett County (GA)! Hopefully this program will inspire our youth to go into this industry! 👨🏾‍✈️ ✈️

Opal Lee is receiving her 8th honorary doctorate from Southern Methodist University for her civil rights activism! Opal’s part in Juneteenth prompted prestigious awards including one from President Biden! Let’s celebrate this Black leader! thegrio.com/2024/04/25/opa…

Jalen Randle died two years ago today. Jalen would still be here with his family if police did not shoot him in the back of the neck. We still want JUSTICE for Jalen, because no officer should serve as judge, jury, and executioner. Rest in power, Jalen 🙏🏾

In 2018, Black adults were 60% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than white adults! That's why Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez founded Diabetes Digital, virtual nutrition counseling that aims to transform diabetes care! 👏🏿 brnw.ch/21wJeEw

April is #SecondChanceMonth & President Biden is acting on his commitment to help people rebuild their lives following incarceration by granting clemency to 16 individuals convicted of non-violent drug crimes — pardoning 11 & commuting the sentences of 5. 👏🏿 apnews.com/article/biden-…

.Reggie Bush joined CBS Mornings to discuss the monumental moment, nearly 15 years in the making, of receiving his #HeismanTrophy back, his defamation lawsuit against the #NCAA , and his plans for the future. His manifestation finally became a reality!

William Strickland, a civil rights activist known for his involvement in the Black Power movement alongside Malcolm X, has died at 87. A scholar, teacher, & activist, he fearlessly confronted issues of racism & economic justice and inspired others to do the same! Rest In Power.

A judge has ordered a review of all death penalty convictions in Alameda County (CA), potentially affecting decades of cases. Prosecutors recently discovered old notes suggesting that Jewish & Black female jurors were excluded in a1995 trial that resulted in a death sentence.

MEDIA ALERT: Ben Crump will join the family of 25-year-old Samuel Sterling, a Black man who was struck and killed by an unmarked police vehicle, during a news conference tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. ET to present scathing evidence and demand justice.

Samuel Sterling's children will grow up without his presence! Samuel was run over by a Michigan State Police officer's vehicle in broad daylight. We are seeking accountability for Samuel — please join us in calling for answers for Samuel’s family!

Today was a great day in history for Reggie Bush

Ben Crump just took this case. Samuel Sterling was on foot running from police when cops deliberately ran an unmarked cruiser over him, killing him.
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