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Librarian faced spate of insults. Thousands of people came to his defense. Librarian Mychal Threets said sometimes the best way to respond to people who level insults is with empathy.

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Mychal Threets Wants Everyone to Experience ‘Library Joy’ The 33-year-old librarian from California has become popular on TikTok and Instagram with his upbeat take on libraries.

Supporters say Black academic’s su***de was fueled by the very pressures she studied in her dissertation: Antoinette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey of Lincoln University wrote about the hardships Black women face in academia years before her death.

Supporters say Black academic’s su***de was fueled by the very pressures she studied in her dissertation Antoinette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey of Lincoln University wrote about the hardships Black women face in academia years before her death.

Jan. 23 is the anniversary of the death of Paul Robeson, one of the towering figures of Black and American history. Yet to this day, too many Americans do not know his history and his impact—not just here, but worldwide.

Robeson’s championing of civil rights, the rights of workers, and his outspoken left-wing views brought him into direct conflict with the right-wing authors of the U.S.’ Red Scare, who sought to punish him—and succeeded.

In memory of Paul Robeson, the man whose voice they tried to silence Jan. 23 is the anniversary of the death of Paul Robeson, one of the towering figures of Black and American history. Yet to this day, too many Americans do not know his history and his impact—not just here, but worldwide. Robeson’s championing of civil...

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DC Water lifted the boil water advisory for all residents!

🚰 Residents can now use tap water for all purposes

🧪 Multiple tests confirmed there was no risk of contamination in our water

💧 The advisory was precautionary

⚠️ Follow steps before returning to normal water use:

Opinion | Critics of D.E.I. Forget That It Works As the will to engage in DEI programs is waning, it can be tempting to implement superficial fixes to achieve the optics of illusion. But inclusion is how everyone can thrive.

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Call for Papers: The Art of Black Preaching and the Rhetoric of the Black Sermon   The Art of Black Preaching and the Rhetoric of the Black Sermon Edited by Andre E. Johnson, Ph.D. and Courtney V. Buggs, Ph.D. Traditionally, in the field of homiletics, there has been a de…

20 Books by Latinx Authors Coming Out in 2024 You Need to Read - HipLatina From "When Stars Have Teeth" by Dani Trujillo to "Like Happiness" by Ursula Villarreal-Moura, these are some of the most buzzed about books by Latinx writers.

From [on Twitter/X]: "Today we remember the trailblazing vision of the Original Nine Founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. These nine Howard University students created a sisterhood representing the true meaning of 'Service to All Mankind.'"

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The celebration in 2024 is extra special: The holiday falls on Dr. King's actual birthday.

Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a parade, seeing the ‘I Have a Dream' speech and more in the DC area Martin Luther King Jr. Day returns on Monday, Jan. 15, and there are lots of ways to promote peace, service, education and reflection in the civil rights leader’s memory.

Howard University is working to close the Black pharmacist gap | NBC4 Washington DC

Howard University is working to close the Black pharmacist gap | NBC4 Washington Black Americans face persistent health care disparities, and whether patients identify with their health care providers plays a part. News4’s Derrick Ward sh...

This Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DayDoodle features peaceful protesters in the Selma to Montgomery march which King led.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 Doodle - Google Doodles Learn more about the creation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

Great excerpt of a wise Martin Luther King Jr and a great reporter with NBC News in 1967 Dr Martin Luther King words from 1967. Answering great questions like: 0:01 - What is it about the Negro that is different (in America) that is different th...

"The radical Dr. King, the man who confronted systemic racism, who challenged the economic and social structures that perpetuate inequality, is conveniently obscured behind a veil of selective memory."

The Co-opting of a Radical The Deliberate Distortion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

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The Co-opting of a Radical The Deliberate Distortion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

AI to disrupt 40% of all jobs: IMF

The surge in artificial intelligence applications and their implications for the workforce is expected to be a hot topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week.

Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued a warning that nearly 40% of jobs globally could be affected by developments in artificial intelligence, for better or for worse. A new IMF analysis shows the effects are likely to be particularly acute in advanced economies, where about 60% of positions could see an impact, compared with about a quarter in low-income countries.

Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Almost 40% of Jobs, IMF Says Artificial intelligence will affect almost 40% of global jobs, with advanced economies facing greater exposure than emerging markets and low-income countries, according to an International Monetary Fund analysis.

As a Black woman, Charity Watkins is among two of the groups most likely to experience medical misdiagnoses.

Medical mistakes are more likely in women and minorities Hundreds of thousands of U.S. patients are harmed or die each year because of diagnostic errors. Women and minorities are up to 30% more likely to be misdiagnosed than white men.

OPINION: Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey's Tragic End Reminds Me How Much Empathetic Leadership Can Literally Be A Matter of Life or Death for Black Women

OPINION: Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey's Death Reminds Me Empathetic Leadership Is A Matter Of Life Or Death | Essence The passing of Dr. Candia-Bailey calls into question the importance of empathetic leadership and mental health in the workplace.

The challenges facing Black leaders:

"Terri Givens' book Radical Empathy offers next steps for Harvard and other institutions."

The challenges facing Black leaders Terri Givens' book Radical Empathy offers next steps for Harvard and other institutions in supporting inclusive leadership.

The challenges facing Black leaders

Terri Givens' book Radical Empathy offers next steps for Harvard and other institutions.

The challenges facing Black leaders Terri Givens' book Radical Empathy offers next steps for Harvard and other institutions in supporting inclusive leadership.

"Two months: Harnessing my anger" by Terri E. Givens: "On the professional front, it has been a troubling and frustrating time to be a Black woman in academe."

Two months: Harnessing my anger Shifting from physical to emotional wellness

In collaboration with the Palestinian Festival of Literature, Actor Mahershala Ali has recorded a video of himself reciting young Palestinian Mohammed al-Qudwa’s poem “Looking for Haifa,” and asking his followers to donate to al-Qudwa’s fundraiser: Mohammed al-Qudwa, a young Palestinian poet, is trying to get his family out of Gaza.

Mahershala Ali is raising money for a Palestinian poet’s family. Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is one of the few major Hollywood actors to publicly and repeatedly call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The star of Moonlight, True Detective, and Leave the World Beh…

Why We Need the Humanities in Today’s Career-Focused World
"The humanities’ true value lies not in practical skills but in its insights into the human situation. "

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Why We Need the Humanities in Today’s Career-Focused World The humanities’ true value lies not in practical skills, but in its insights into the human situation.

Emails surface from LU's VP of Student Affairs sent the day she died by su***de

Emails surface from LU's VP of Student Affairs sent the day she died by su***de | KRCG A controversial start to the year for Lincoln University President Dr. John Moseley and the board of curators after the University’s Vice President of Student A

Students want Lincoln University president fired after VP died by su***de: Report

Students want LU president fired after VP died by su***de: Report Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey reportedly died by su***de after “bullying and severe mistreatment.”

SDF FILMS TO WATCH ON MLK DAY

SDF FILMS TO WATCH ON MLK DAY – Southern Documentary Fund If you’re looking to enjoy a documentary this weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you’re in for a treat. Christopher Everett, SDF Artistic Director, has curated a list of SDF documentaries that resonate with the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. These films champion the ideals of equa...

7 Inspiring Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Reads

Celebrate the day with these seven books that shed new light on the history of civil rights and make for a compelling reason to stay at home, read, think, learn, and remember.

7 Inspiring Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Reads Celebrate the day with these seven books that shed new light on the history of civil rights and make for a compelling reason to stay at home, read, think, learn, and remember.

Dawoud Bey, Chicago photographer, focuses in new exhibition on how slavery still lives

Dawoud Bey, Chicago photographer, focuses in new exhibition on how slavery still lives Bey, 70, who is a Columbia College Chicago professor, completes his three-part series of photographs with “Stony the Road,” now on exhibition in Richmond, Virginia.