Black faces on TV have become more visible over the past half century, but while things have gotten better in some areas, others have gotten worse, such as Black unemployment and wealth disparities.
Al Sharpton
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Target boycott set to begin with Black History Month
A coalition of concerned multiracial citizens protested outside Target headquarters in response to the company’s recent abandonment of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including its commitment to support Black entrepreneurs.
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Gov. Walz calls for a moment of silence for Daunte Wright
Members of the family of George Floyd and local and national leaders are set to attend the funeral as the world mourns another young Black man killed by the police.
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Tobacco sales proposal ignites ‘Menthol War’
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 30 percent of U.S. Blacks smoke cigarettes (25.5 percent), cigars (7.5 percent) or smokeless tobacco (two percent). Smoking can lead to heart disease, cancer and stroke, and Blacks have the highest rates, adds the CDC. Researchers also report that menthol, which might be more addictive than […]
Posted inOpinion
Sharpton visit has ulterior motives
Thanks to the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder for its article “Sharpton straddles fence on menthol cigarette ban” that ran on Feb. 2. Along with several advocates of the Menthol Coalition, I attended this meeting. I am part of a coalition of health and community organizations committed to reducing the harm caused by menthol-flavored cigarettes and other tobacco […]