Monthly Archives: January 2021
I am a student Black Lives Matter activist. The Capitol insurrection didn’t surprise me.
by: Ama Russell | Jan. 14th, 2021 This piece originally appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit. Read the story. Your disbelief is not enough. If “shocked,” “surprised,” or “blown away” are words that describe your reaction to white domestic terrorists not being held accountable, then this much is clear: Your privilege is showing. I don’t share this […]
Read more »The Skillman Foundation Seeks Examples of Young Black Detroiters Making History
by: The Skillman Foundation | Jan. 8th, 2021 To celebrate Black History Month, The Skillman Foundation is looking for nominations of youth for our 20 Black Detroiters Making History campaign. The campaign will showcase Black Detroit youth making a difference in their communities. Detroit’s Black History is astounding. Black Detroiters have been on the forefront […]
Read more »Tonya Allen: Reflections on the Events at the Capitol
by: Tonya Allen | Jan. 7th, 2021 Like many of you, I am still reeling from the sights and sounds in the news yesterday. While the right to peacefully protest is a cornerstone of our country, what occurred yesterday was neither peaceful nor a protest; it was an attempt to subvert and derail our democracy. […]
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