Ozwald Boateng celebrates 100 years of Harlem Renaissance in ‘all black African’ fashion show – Face2Face Africa

Leave it to the black community to know how to represent and celebrate their own if no one would, and globally acclaimed Ghanaian-British designer Ozwald Boateng just took things a notch higher, showing people in the fashion scene how it is really done.

Source: Ozwald Boateng celebrates 100 years of Harlem Renaissance in ‘all black African’ fashion show – Face2Face Africa

| Miami Herald

While some have viewed schools as inherently safe, that hasn’t always been the case for black students.

The truth is that black students are far more likely to face harsher punishment in school than their white counterparts. From suspensions to arrests, schools have provided us with a first-hand look at the racial disparities that affect the way students are disciplined.

Now that Florida Republicans have passed HB 7093, a bill that allows armed teachers in Florida’s classrooms, the threat of harsh punishment, or worse, will be further intensified for black students.

Source: | Miami Herald

Dave Chappelle to receive Mark Twain Award for American Humor, Kennedy Center announces – Story | WTTG

Dave Chappelle will be honored with the Mark Twain Award for American Humor, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced on Tuesday.

Source: Dave Chappelle to receive Mark Twain Award for American Humor, Kennedy Center announces – Story | WTTG

Dr. Common! Rapper/Actor Common Awarded Doctorate! | BlackDoctor

For hip-hop fans, Common‘s intelligence, lyricism and artistic skill speak for themselves. With hip hop classics like “I Used To Love Her” and movies like “Just Wright,” Common has cemented himself as a hip hop legend. But when the MC, actor, writer and philanthropist agreed to speak at Florida A&M University’s commencement, he had no idea what he was in store for.

Source: Dr. Common! Rapper/Actor Common Awarded Doctorate! | BlackDoctor

Human society under urgent threat from loss of Earth’s natural life | Environment | The Guardian

Scientists reveal one million species at risk of extinction in damning UN report

Human society is in jeopardy from the accelerating decline of the Earth’s natural life-support systems, the world’s leading scientists have warned, as they announced the results of the most thorough planetary health check ever undertaken.

Source: Human society under urgent threat from loss of Earth’s natural life | Environment | The Guardian

Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly Says Town ‘Not Ready’ For Blacks

The mayor of a nearly all-white Georgia town has come under fire after allegedly acknowledging that she disqualified a candidate for employment because of his race. Meanwhile, her fellow city councilman excused her actions, explaining that interracial relationships are against his religion.

Source: Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly Says Town ‘Not Ready’ For Blacks