Tag: african
African American doctor wears scrubs as form of protection
Dr. Arturo E. Holmes II explains how he’s treated differently when he wears his medical scrubs outside of work. source
Hands-free NYC dumpling shop is literally giving away the store
The co-owner of the innovative Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is offering an aspiring African American or Latino entrepreneur the chance of a lifetime. source
Black maternal mortality in US and its slave origins
African American mothers are three times more likely to die from childbirth-related complications than white mothers, in part due to systemic issues dating back to…
Derby horse owner: ‘Kentucky Derby history begins with African Americans’
Greg Hurbut, co-owner of Kentucky Derby entrant Necker Island and a rare Black racehorse owner, responds to calls to boycott the race in protest of…
What America owes descendants of slavery
African Americans detail what they feel America owes descendants of enslaved people. source
President-elect Joe Biden Introduces his secretary of defense pick
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin would to become the first African American to hold the role. source
Representation in vice president’s office
What Kamala Harris’ election means for inclusivity and representation for all Americans. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…
The students fighting for a more diverse lesson plan | Nightline
Machayla Randall and some of her high school classmates have demanded that African American studies be a required class for all students. At Stanford University,…
Tuskegee Airmen played crucial roles in US victory in WWII and civil rights movement | Nightline
The Tuskegee Airmen were sent into war to fill risky roles protecting white pilots. The group pushed back on their mistreatment and the Air Force…
New COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly in New York City | WNT
Two new studies found that the variant is unique, but shared a concerning mutation with the more contagious Brazilian and South African variants. WATCH THE…
Honoring the people keeping history alive
ABC News’ Kyra Phillips sits down with Lonnie Bunch, the first African American secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More…
