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Meet Dr. Tamura Lomax: Featured Speaker at the Upcoming Kehinde Wiley Speaker Series
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Meet Dr. Tamura Lomax: Featured Speaker at the Upcoming Kehinde Wiley Speaker Series

Meet Dr. Tamura Lomax: Featured Speaker at the Upcoming Kehinde Wiley Speaker Series

Tamura Lomax received her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in Religion. She specialized in Black Religion and Black Diaspora Studies and developed expertise in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Black Cultural Studies. She is CEO and visionary for The Feminist Wire, an online publication committed to feminist, anti-racist, socio-political critique. Tamura Lomax will be a featured speaker at the upcoming [...]

Live Free USA2023-07-18T12:55:58-04:00July 18th, 2023|Art, Interviews, Past Events|0 Comments

Ajike “AJ” Owens- Black Mother of Four Fatally Shot by White Neighbor in Florida: Community Demands Justice
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Ajike “AJ” Owens- Black Mother of Four Fatally Shot by White Neighbor in Florida: Community Demands Justice

Ajike “AJ” Owens- Black Mother of Four Fatally Shot by White Neighbor in Florida: Community Demands Justice

A tragic incident unfolded in Florida where Ajike "AJ" Owens, a Black mother of four, lost her life due to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred following a dispute with her white neighbor, who allegedly subjected her children to racial slurs. This heartbreaking event has raised concerns and calls for justice within the community. According to local officials, a disagreement had [...]

Live Free USA2023-06-06T16:24:29-04:00June 6th, 2023|Gun Violence, News|0 Comments

Addressing the Intersection of Gun Violence and Black Women: A Call for Action
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Addressing the Intersection of Gun Violence and Black Women: A Call for Action

Addressing the Intersection of Gun Violence and Black Women: A Call for Action

Gun violence continues to plague communities across the United States, leaving countless families shattered and communities devastated. Within this complex issue lies an often overlooked and disproportionately affected group: black women. The intersectionality of gun violence and its impact on black women demands our urgent attention. In this blog post, we will explore the unique challenges faced by black women, the [...]

Live Free USA2023-06-06T11:27:41-04:00June 5th, 2023|Gun Violence|0 Comments

Join Pastor Mike McBride at the Global Africans Rising Movement at State of the Black World Conference in Baltimore – April 19-23, 2023
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Join Pastor Mike McBride at the Global Africans Rising Movement at State of the Black World Conference in Baltimore – April 19-23, 2023

Join Pastor Mike McBride at the Global Africans Rising Movement at State of the Black World Conference in Baltimore – April 19-23, 2023

Pastor Mike Mcbride will be a featured speaker at the State of the Black World Conference this year State of the Black World Conference V SOBWC V. April 19 – 23, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center and the Hilton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Theme: Global Africans Rising – Empowerment, Reparations and Healing. What is SOBWC? Convened by the [...]

Live Free USA2023-06-05T10:31:52-04:00February 10th, 2023|News, Past Events|0 Comments

Women’s History Month: Keizayla Fambro
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Women’s History Month: Keizayla Fambro

Women’s History Month: Keizayla Fambro

A strong advocate for people, Keizayla Fambro is a seasoned political strategist who began her career as policy and communications director for a sitting councilmember in Cincinnati. At 24, she became the youngest and only Black woman chief of staff serving at Cincinnati City Hall, driving policy while overseeing day-to-day office operations. Now, Keizayla serves as a Senior Political Advisor to [...]

Live Free USA2023-04-03T16:27:28-04:00March 10th, 2022|News, Past Events|0 Comments

Women’s History Month: Allegra Taylor
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Women’s History Month: Allegra Taylor

Women’s History Month: Allegra Taylor

Allegra Taylor of Sacramento ACT was recently profiled by the Sacramento Observer to discuss her career in activism, and working with the next generation: “Somebody has to be the voice of reason in those situations. Somebody has to have an eye out for this younger generation that is fearless. Fearless, bold and ready to fight. We’ve got to stay on the front lines with [...]

Live Free USA2023-04-03T16:27:43-04:00March 10th, 2022|Gun Violence, News, Past Events, Police Brutality|0 Comments

Women’s History Month
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Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

In 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to designate March as Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month celebrates contributions women have made to the United States and it also recognizes specific achievements women have made throughout American history in a variety of fields. In early women’s suffrage movements, white women’s suffrage was prioritized over voting rights for all women. [...]

Live Free USA2023-04-03T16:11:15-04:00March 1st, 2022|Gun Violence, News, Past Events, Police Brutality|0 Comments

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