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These women are teaching transracial adoptive parents how to do Black hair
Tamekia Swint is the founder of Styles 4 Kidz, a non-profit salon in Illinois that focuses on textured hair education for transracial adoptive parents and their children.
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National Black Movie Day is a celebration — and a call for action
Several cities across the country will participate by hosting events that include film screenings and highlighting the importance of supporting Black films.
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San Diego doctor highlights the need for Black Americans in health care
Part of the problem for high health disparities among Black Americans is patients identifying with their health care providers, NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports.
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San Diego doctor highlights the need for Black Americans in health care
A patient’s ability to identify with their doctor is important for better health outcomes, especially with strong health disparities among people of color, one San Diego doctor says.
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Cooking nonprofit combines Black History and healthy food
Black Girls Cook is a Miami and Baltimore-based nonprofit helping young girls embrace the farm-to-table concept while also learning about Black Diaspora history.
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Black Arts District growing in San Diego's Encanto neighborhood
A local black-owned coffee and wellness shop, is quickly becoming a community hub and speeding up growth in the Encanto area.
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Pan African Film Festival in Beverly Hills tells Black stories from around world
The Pan African Film Festival launched Wednesday, featuring more than 200 films that tell Black stories from around the world with a star-studded guest list that includes Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Tiffany Haddish.
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Cooking nonprofit combines Black history and healthy food
Black Girls Cook is a Miami and Baltimore-based nonprofit helping young girls embrace the farm-to-table concept while also learning about Black Diaspora history. Founder Nichole and her 6-year-old daughter Madison share how the nonprofit has helped more than 3,500 girls and their families learn the importance of cooking and eating healthier meals. Also, Nichole’s student Logan and her mom Winifred...
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Reparations for Black Californians inches closer to reality
Here’s where California is at in the fight for Black reparations
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Reparations for Black Californians inches closer to reality
A conversation about reparations has new life after a slate of bills were rolled out this week. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports.
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Here's how you can celebrate Black history this February
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated February as Black History Month.
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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Here’s what you need to know about this important holiday.
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The ‘Black Box': Former Old Globe Director Discusses Breaking Barriers
Sheldon Epps spent several years as Associate Artistic Director at The Old Globe in Balboa Park. He said his experiences there really helped to shape his career.
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Renowned Director on Breaking Out of the ‘Black Box'
Sheldon Epps is an acclaimed television, film and theatre director, writer and actor.
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From White House, Biden Says ‘Black History Matters'
President Joe Biden says “history matters, and Black history matters,” a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools.
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Benefits Denied: Older Black Veterans Battle for Education, Housing and Disability Payments
Many African-American veterans, did not receive benefits under the G.I. Bill that sent millions of white veterans to college or helped them to buy homes or businesses.
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Hoover High Teen Writes, Directs & Stars in Play Honoring San Diego Legend Nathan Harrison
NBC 7’s Omari Fleming spoke to the young playwriter about why Nathan Harrison’s story inspired him.
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Hoover High Teen Writes, Directs & Stars in Play Honoring San Diego Legend Nathan Harrison
Hoover High School senior Shakur Jackson is using the stage as his school, teaching San Diegans about the life of Nathan Harrison, the city’s first black homesteader.
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Black People Celebrated at New West Adams Private Club
A local entrepreneur opens a private members club in the West Adams neighborhood to celebrate Black people.
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Victor Valley Museum Spotlights World's First Black-Owned Dude Ranch
Murray’s Dude Ranch was the first Black-owned and operated dude ranch and was one of the first public spaces to push for integration. Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County Museum.