Newsy’s special edition of Timeline celebrates the accomplishments of African-Americans of the past who left indelible marks on the world, and introduces those making strides in the present. From a Black woman making history reaching the nation’s highest court, to an innovative Black-owned business, here’s how some are making moves this Black History Month.
Black History Month Special: Women, Kids And Businesses Making Moves
From a Black woman making history reaching the nation’s highest court, to an innovative Black-owned business, here’s how some are making moves.
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Posted: 12:35 p.m. EST Feb 26, 2022
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Black photography duo encourages Black youth to embrace natural hair
The couple has also been spreading the message of self-love, and it turns out many schools were hungry for those kinds of messages.
San Francisco apologizes to Black residents for racist policies
It is the first recommendation to win approval out of more than 100 proposals made by a city reparations committee.
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Black farmers say debt relief program is too little, too late
Efforts to help Black farmers victimized by racist governmental policies were bolstered by the most recent Biden administration plan.
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DC charity helps those who are homeless get housing
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could allow cities to make sleeping outside a crime. Advocates say this doesn't help the problem.
New rapid blood test for concussions gets FDA approval
The device from Abbott Laboratories can reportedly detect if a patient has mild traumatic brain injury in just 15 minutes.
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China
The company said the apps were removed at the request of Chinese officials citing unspecified national security concerns.