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No Pause: Therapy for Black Men
June 13th was Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day and the launch of the No Pause Project, a social change initiative and card game designed to
Joey Bada$$ Tackles Closing the Payment Gap for Men of Color
Joey Bada$$, a man of many titles — rapper, activist, and actor — has now added another to his repertoire: founder of the non-profit IMPACT
Donald Trump Found Guilty on 34 Counts of Hush Money Trial
Donald Trump has been found guilty by a jury of New Yorkers on all 34 counts of felony falsifying business records. This is the first
Their businesses were transformed by a grant program for Black women. Its future is now at risk
Originally published by The 19th Bettina Benson was getting off a red-eye flight from Los Angeles, on her way home to Marietta, Georgia, when she
Black women entrepreneurs want more federal support to start and grow businesses
Originally published by The 19th Black women think the federal government could do more to advance entrepreneurship opportunities, as many view launching and sustaining businesses
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Launches ‘Clapback Collection’ After Epic Congressional Cuss Out
“So we are going to drop “A Crockett Clapback Collection.” The Congresswoman announced on X. Last Thursday, social media was ablaze after Rep. Marjorie Taylor
7 Insights from the Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit
The Mary J. Blige and Pepsi “Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit” descended upon the vibrant streets of New York City, transforming the iconic
As abortion bans loom, Black families are left vulnerable
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North Carolina candidate for governor built his brand through online vitriol — particularly toward Black women
Originally published by The 19th North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has a long history of attacking influential women in personal and often vulgar
‘I have your back’: Biden reemphasizes focus on child tax credit and caregiving policy
Originally published by The 19th WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden doubled down on his support for care workers, family caregivers and advocates on Tuesday, recommitting
To close the racial gap in maternal health, some states take aim at implicit bias
Originally published by The 19th Countless times, Kenda Sutton-El, a Virginia doula, has witnessed her Black pregnant clients being dismissed or ignored by clinicians. One
Lincoln University alumni object to president’s return following administrator’s suicide
Originally published by The 19th Lincoln University’s national alumni association is objecting to the school’s decision to keep John Moseley as president after a Black
Black LGBTQ+ youth need spaces that embrace them fully, researchers say
Originally published by The 19th Twenty-one percent of Black trans, nonbinary and questioning youth have made a suicide attempt in the last year, nearly half
How the imagery of White women victims is being used to stoke anti-immigrant fear
Originally published by The 19th Republicans who are pushing for more restrictive immigration policy ahead of a pivotal election year continue to lean on an
CVS and Walgreens will start selling abortion pills this month
Shefali Luthra | Originally published by The 19th CVS and Walgreens will start dispensing mifepristone, one of the medications used to induce an abortion, in
Barbara Lee takes another stand
Amanda Becker | Originally published by The 19th OAKLAND & SAN FRANCISCO — When Barbara Lee was a student at the all-women Mills College in
Senate Democrats challenge Republicans with Wednesday vote to protect IVF
Amanda Becker, Darreonna Davis | Originally published by The 19th Senate Democrats on Tuesday highlighted their plan to protect IVF, warning their Republican colleagues they
Biden is forgiving another $1.2 billion in student loan debt starting today
Nadra Nittle | Originally published by The 19th President Joe Biden is slated to announce Wednesday during his fundraising trip to Los Angeles that his
Why Black South Carolinians are furious at Nikki Haley
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EXCLUSIVE: Guy Philippe “Everything is a Consequence of Corruption”
Fresh off his nine-year sentence served in the U.S. for money laundering, the once Senator-elect, and Haitian revolutionary Guy Philippe is set to return to his homeland but is currently being held in an ICE facility. Senior Editor James R. Sanders reports.
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune, Originally published by The 19th A Texas judge on Thursday said the Barbers Hill Independent School District can punish a
FOX News Correspondent Says Black People Will Vote for Trump “Because they Love Sneakers”
FOX News’ Raymond Arroyo recently came under fire for saying, “So when you have Trump roll out his sneaker line, they’re like, ‘wait a minute,
Donald Trump, Rudy Guiliani and 17 Associates Indicted for Tampering with 2020 Election
Donald Trump, who is currently leading in the 2024 Republican race for presidency, was indicted along with 18 associates Monday evening in a 98-page document
BIG BLACK BUSINESS: Gen Johnson “I Never Thought I’d Be Here”
Our BIG BLACK BUSINESS profile for April is Grand Rapids, Michigan native Gen Johnson. Senior Editor James R. Sanders sits with the brand strategist to
Former Police Officers Involved in Tyre Nichols Murder Plead Not Guilty
The former officers involved in the murder of Tyre Nichols have entered a plea of not guilty on Friday. Senior Editor James R. Sanders reports.
New Jersey to Expand Its Offering of AP African-American Studies
Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) says New Jersey will stand on the side of teaching “our full history.” Senior Editor James R. Sanders reports. New Jersey
Buffalo Tops Market Mass Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison
In an emotional court scene where an audience member rushed Tops Market killer Payton Gendron during sentencing after being found guilty and charged with the
City National Bank to Pay $31 Million in Largest Redlining Settlement Against Black Families in Los Angeles
Senior Editor James R. Sanders covers the largest redlining settlement in Los Angeles history with the press conference taking place at the historical Second Baptist
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Brandon Scott on Reparations and the City of Baltimore
Watch Senior Editor James R. Sanders talk with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott in an exclusive interview for The Baldwin where he discusses the current state
Family of George Floyd Considering Defamation Suit Against Kanye West
Kanye West’s controversial statements from Saturday’s ‘Drink Champs’ interview may have him facing defamation charges at the hands of George Floyd’s family. Senior Editor James
Kentucky Democratic Nominee Uses Noose in New Campaign Ad
Democratic Senate hopeful Charles Booker is the first Black nominee for Kentucky and the incumbent is wasting no time shocking the people — and with
New California Reparations Report Promotes Current Relevance and Harmful Impacts of Slavery
A 500-page report outlines the current impact and aftereffects of slavery and promoters of reparations rejoice. Senior Editor James R. Sanders reports. The fight for
Black Women Continue to Die in Childbirth as Congress Introduces New Resolutions
As Black Maternal Health Week comes to a close, members of congress and senate come together to bring about resolutions and raise awareness. Today ends
Former Wu-Tang Producer True Master Filing Suit Against NYPD After 4 Year Stint in Rikers for A Wrongful Conviction
Legendary Hip Hop producer True Master is suing the New York Police Department for his wrongful rape conviction which resulted in a 4-year stay on
Jay-Z’s Team Roc and Yo Gotti Sue Mississippi Corrections Department and Film Four-Part Docu-Series with A+E Networks
The Roc Nation CEO and Memphis rapper partner to seek justice for the inmates of one of Mississippi’s most notorious prisons on the grounds of
Exclusive: Audio Interview with the Family of Lauren Smith-Fields
As the family of the 23-year-old influencer continues to mourn her loss, Lauren’s case has captivated social media and caught national attention due to tweets
Attorney Ben Crump to Sue DCFS in Louisiana for Neglecting Black Girls Forced to Participate in ‘Sex Games’ with Rich White Men
A new suit is being filed against the department of child and family services in Louisiana following complaints of a sex ring where the participants
Former Black NYPD Female Officer Alleges Police Captain Raped Her Before Every Yankee Game
A retired Black police officer has filed a formal suit against the NYPD alleging her former police captain raped her before every Yankee game while
GUILTY: 3 Men Found Guilty on Several Counts in the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
Three white men accused of killing Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery have been found guilty by a jury’s verdict on Wednesday. James R. Sanders reports. A
2 Black Men Accused of Killing Malcolm X Have Been Exonerated After FBI and NYPD Hid Evidence from Defense
The two men long thought to be responsible for the assassination of Malcolm X are expected be exonerated on Thursday, according to attorneys for Manhattan.
Rodney Reed Denied Trial, Continues Death Row
Rodney Reed was convicted of rape and murder in 1996. Countless celebrities and public officials have come to the defense of Reed due to evidentiary
TROUBLING IMAGES SHOW MISTREATMENT OF HAITIAN MIGRANTS
Fresh off the devastating effects of the latest earthquake in Haiti, migrants fled to America. Now, as the Biden Administration doubles-down on deportation, mistreatment of
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Justice Department Sues Georgia Over Voting Laws
As Georgia continues to introduce legislation having to do with hard-line restrictions on voting, the DOJ files complaint. Coming off one of the most controversial
Sterling Brown Awarded $750k in Police Misconduct Settlement
NBA player Sterling Brown has been awarded a $750,000 settlement in his police misconduct suit from over 2 years ago. BALDWIN Editors report. In a
Court Rules $500K for Black Man Enslavement by White Restaurant Owner
John Christopher Smith, a Black man who is said to have intellectual disabilities worked at a restaurant owned by a white man for 100 hours
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years
Disgraced police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years after being found guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd. BALDWIN
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JIM CROW 2.0
New voting restrictions were signed into law by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp powered by a vote of 34–20 by state senate. Popular politico Stacey Abrams
A Deathbed Confession Sheds New Light on the Assassination of Malcolm X
Hand-delivered to the activist’s daughters, former undercover cop says assassination was a NYPD/FBI collaboration A deathbed confession written by former NYPD Officer Ray Wood —
OpEd White Supremacy and the Assignment of Color
Abraham Lincoln knew all too well about the assignment of the superior position of the white race by virtue of the assignment of the color
PROTESTS AND FEDERAL INVESTIGATIONS ENSUE AFTER ANOTHER BLACK MAN WAS KILLED IN COLUMBUS
The City of Columbus is reeling after Casey Goodson was killed in front of his home. Police confirmed he was not a person of interest.
A MOTHER’S CRY ON CAM AND 14 BULLETS SHAKE PHILADELPHIA
A mother’s plea for ambulance, results in the murder of her son as the city of brotherly love is outraged over another Black life taken
Vanity Fair Unveils Stunning Breonna Taylor Cover for September issue Edited by Ta-Neshisi Coates
Following O Magazine’s monumental cover with Breonna Taylor, the long-standing Conde Nast glossy tapped iconic Black artist Amy Sherald (previously best known for her portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama) to paint a portrait of Taylor
OpEd Marcus Garvey: Putting the Dichotomy and Redundancy of My Ambivalence Aside
In honor of the revolutionary’s birthday, race essayist Dr. Cynthia Alease was tasked with addressing his ideas, and her connection with them as an educator
OpEd Social Security Solvency, the Gaslight Argument and My Special Kind of Stupid
Ever since she recently posted a commentary on social media regarding Social Security and its potential demise under the Trump administration, Dr. Cynthia Alease Smith
OpEd For White People Who Don’t Know Who is Really in Charge (Or Who Think They Are)
If your ancestors came over to this Country, immigrated to America from some other shore after the Enslavement, then this essay is not for you
Reparations Have… Come? In North Carolina, Yes and No
In a unanimous vote of 7–0, the city of Asheville, N.C. voted during a council meeting on July 14th approving a reparations resolution for Black
OpEd Inclusivity, Inclusive and Inclusion: The Paradoxical Framework of Simultaneous Reality and Fantasy
Inclusivity, inclusion, and inclusive are terms which are used as a part of the same phraseology as the word, “diversity,” and are exploited to both
OpEd Rationalizations: A Discussion About the Red S on a Black Chest
White people rationalize all sorts of reasons why there are more of us in jail, unemployed and not in the labor force at all. They
New Audio Interviews Reveal Conflicting Reports in Breonna Taylor Case
As Breonna Taylor continues to trend across the nation, a call for justice remains the outcry in protests and rallies throughout the country and now
Florida Police Investigate Questionable Murder of #BLM Activist, Fraternal Order Seek to Hire Fired Police
As tensions continue to rise throughout the country, another Black life is lost, this time, Oluwatoyin Salau while elsewhere, a fraternal order of the police
Rayshard Brooks Death Ruled a Homicide
According to an autopsy done by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, it has been determined that the death of Rayshard Brooks, the unarmed Black
OpEd: Equality and Justice-An Examination of the “Natural Order of Things”
Part of the series, Navigating Through the Language System of Racism and White Supremacy | Comprehension, Context and Connotation Equality and justice are words taken
OpeD: Why Do White People Hate Black People So Much?
Why Do White People Hate Black People So Much? This question is as old and worn as the variety of attempted answers to it. There
OpEd Black Groupthink and Fused Identity: An Observation
I never profess to speak for all Black people and certainly this essay is not about those things all Black people do. It is, however,