African American
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not only a time to recognize Native American history but also an opportunity to explore the deep connections between African American and Native American communities. These two groups have a long, complex history of shared struggles, including colonization, displacement, and enslavement. For instance, during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s, […]
San Francisco could be the first city in the United States to make a move that could allow the city to pay reparations in a big way. In a $5 million per person way. The San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee released a report this week. In that report they listed more than 100 […]
14-year-old Zaila Avant-Garde, won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Becoming the first African American contestant to win in 93 editions of the competition. Winning the $50,000 cash prize. New Orleans, Louisiana teen won after correctly spelling murraya — a type of tree — to clinch the championship. To get there, the teen had to navigate […]
We may be getting a new state very soon and it could be named after Frederick Douglass! The new bill was approved by the House Committee to make Washington, D.C. the 51 state of the United States. The bill known as H.R. 51 is expected to pass a full House vote as early as next […]
Well, it looks like some of the Dr. Seuss books will be getting makeovers. Dr. Suess Enterprises will stop selling and publishing 6 Dr. Suess books. The reason they say they will no longer publish the books is the imagery the books contain are insensitive. Dr. Suess Enterprise told The Associated Press that they portray […]
Strange Fruit. The truth. The United States vs. Billie Holiday movie on Hulu is an amazing movie. Andra Day’s performance is stellar. I did not see Andra I was watching Lady Day. Andra Day is an artist in every way imaginable, it’s almost as if she channeled Billie Holiday’s spirit through her. This movie can […]
Happy Black History month! So for this month on the Wake Up Club, we have been doing Black History Facts of the day. When we thought about it we realized you may not remember everyone we feature. Most of the brilliant individuals are not as known as others so we are listing them here. We […]
Fair and equal treatment in health care for Black people when we go to the hospital is all we ask. In case you didn’t know health care is not equal for black and brown people across the country. But right here in our own backyard, we see it more often than not. Prime example the […]
McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit for discrimination. 52 Black former franchisees sued the fast-food giant because they said they were denied equal opportunity to economic success. The lawsuit alleges McDonald’s pushed Black owners to purchase restaurants in areas with lower sales and increased cost to run them. Due to this Black owners faced more hurdles […]
Black Fact Of The Day! Did you know that the dustpan you use to sweep up trash and dirt with was patented by an African-American? Lloyd Ray born in 1860 made a device with a metal collection plate attached to a short wooden handle that trash could be swept up without touching it. Prior to […]