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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA

During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where they could buy homes.

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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty

The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close to double the national rate.

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After the Eaton Fire, will Altadena’s thriving Black and Latino communities be able to rebuild?

Hilarie Dyson Green sat Sunday afternoon in the dining area of a Hilton hotel outside Los Angeles, choking back tears as she reflected on all that had changed. Just five days earlier, she and her husband,

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Altadena’s Black Community Seeks Support After Devastating Eaton Fire

The Black community in Altadena, Los Angeles County, has been devastated by the uncontrolled Eaton Fire, which has scorched over 10,600 acres and claimed over 20 lives. Residents and supporters are turning to social media to share the devastating impact of the uncontrolled fire,

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Corrupt Chicago contractor gets 17-year sentence for targeting elderly Black homeowners on West Side

It's a bittersweet day for Barbara Quintero-Bailey and her sister, Brenda, after a judge sentenced Mark Diamond to 17 years ...

Black Americans find healing through Ghana’s new initiative

Ghana's Beyond The Return program enables Black Americans to reclaim their African heritage through citizenship, offering ...

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American Airlines sued for calling police over claims black retired cop was trafficking his white wife — when they were going on honeymoon

A mixed-race couple in Arizona has sued American Airlines after a flight crew allegedly called the cops over a passenger’s ...

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Charleston's International African American Museum offers free admission day. Here are the details.

The International African American Museum in downtown Charleston, SC is offering free admission to the museum and events in ...

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Come home, Ghana told the African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship

Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 people. It was the largest group to be granted citizenship at one time since Ghana ...

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Let It Be Known That Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts Hurt Black Americans

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expired on Dec. 31, 2024. Data show the cuts hurt Black Americans and worsened income inequality.

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“No one will ever have to say ‘the first African American’ to hold this role”; new Johnson County sheriff makes history

OLATHE, Kan. -- There’s a new Johnson County sheriff in town as he makes history swearing-in. Sheriff Byron Roberson is the ...

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Harlem of the South: Tampa’s impact on African-American musicians

From the late 1800s through the 1970s, Central Avenue in Tampa was bustling with Black culture and eventually became known as ...

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Executive director of Nebraska's Commission on African American Affairs is on leave

The goal of the commission is to help create policy and legislation that would positively affect the African American ...

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South Carolina Department of Education unveils 2025 African American History Calendar

The South Carolina Department of Education will unveil the 2025 S.C. African American History Calendar on Wednesday night.

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LeBron's powerful reaction after his L.A. home was vandalized with racial graffiti: "Hate in America, especially for African-Americans, is living every day"

LeBron James’ measured response to the 2017 racial vandalism at his home highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by African ...

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