When Juneteenth passed as a federal holiday, many people saw it as a political token to mitigate the very real frustrations in a post-George Floyd climate. It is so much more and many missed its significance. arkrepublic.com/2024/06/19/mis…

When I found out that Juneteenth celebrations often use red drink as a symbol of the sacrifices of those enslaved, I knew they weren’t really talking about kool aid, and definitely not blood. arkrepublic.com/2023/06/19/beh…

Freedom inna plate: Juneteenth Black tradition and culture in fine notes of luxury and revolution. arkrepublic.com/2018/07/08/fre… #junetenth

The Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) plans to observe Juneteenth the same way as any other day: organizing to stop developers from further desecrating an African American burial ground with historical significance. arkrepublic.com/2023/06/19/mis…

Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021, but received harsh criticisms. Analyst @drjanaye talks about the holiday, and how unlike many Black-centered observations were lost in the years of Black folk fighting to survive after the Emancipation.

:The Republican party is scared as shit," said @drjanaye about @kamalaharris who represents the most loyal voting base for the Democrats: Black women. With a little over 100 days left, the Republicans have to rethink their strategy and talking points. arkrepublic.com/2024/07/22/bla…

Will Black men vote for Kamala Harris Vice President JD Vance ? Our talk with Dame Crawford of Uncouth Radio says, Black men most certainly will. Check out our latest podcast youtu.be/FMvcYYq350U?fe…

After Biden's disastrous debate performance he repeatedly maintained he would be the nominee. Unexpectedly, in a remix, he stepped off the stage and bowed out gracefully. Then passed the mic to Kamala Harris . Story by @ayanaproduction arkrepublic.com/2024/07/25/kam…

The BEYONCÉ "Freedom" song is theme music for the Kamala Harris campaign. Weeks before, the singer's husband Mr. Carter Jay Z was criticized for his right-wing, conservative ties to education reform in Philly. Matthew Gamble looked into his political bedfellows arkrepublic.com/2024/06/30/jay…

Our latest podcast, political correspondent, Dame Crawford from Uncouth Radio talks about @kamalaharris pursuit to be U.S president, her strong points and thorns of her candidacy. We get into the Black men’s vote of Harris vs Trump. arkrepublic.com/2024/07/24/wil…

Students from Vice President Kamala Harris’ alma mater, Howard University tap into the coming elections. To get the college students excited to vote, the Democrats must campaign on college campuses—including Howard University. Story by Howard student Donovan McNeal arkrepublic.com/2024/07/29/stu…

50 years after its founding, Puerto Rico commemorated the anniversary of its first gay rights organization in the island’s annual #Pride celebration. Story by nyu_journalism student Sebastián Prats arkrepublic.com/2024/07/28/pue…

We linked up with our sister organization @blackfarmersindx to put together our annual guide for high quality meat, poultry, pork and seafood. Now is a great time for a summer grill session or stock up for a fall stew and winter feast. arkrepublic.com/2024/06/15/ark…

The 'DEI Hire'? VP Kamala Harris' presidential bid breaks records, draws support and criticism. We talk with @DrJanaye about the race. arkrepublic.com/2024/07/30/the…

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BrownMill Atelier and Newark Street Fest bring community members out to celebrate an old tradition of a block party in a part of downtown Newark still working to find its feet in a changing economy. arkrepublic.com/2024/06/10/bro…

Black farmers receive 80% of payments in USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Read the story today arkrepublic.com/2024/08/12/bla…

A source inside the @theJusticeDept confirmed with Ark Republic that the criminal justice agency has started to actively investigate claims made by Black Colorado ranching couple, Nicole and Courtney Mallery. arkrepublic.com/2024/08/18/doj…