As promised in my Instagram post, I am highlighting 3 publications that are apart of the Black Press of America every Monday on Instagram and TikTok. I will also post the stories here and link back to their website. Make sure you are following me @TotallyRandie, @LetItBeKnownNews, and @BlackPressUSA on all platforms.
Kicking off the first #MediaMonday is the Sacramento Observer, a 62-year-old publication ran by the second-generation publisher Larry Lee. The story I am highlighting from his publication is: McCarty Sworn In As Mayor Of Sacramento: Former Assembly member Becomes City’s Second African American Mayor.
In a swift, but at times emotional meeting at city hall, newly elected Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty and other members of the city council were sworn in in front of a packed council chamber Tuesday evening. McCarty became the city’s 57th mayor and the second African American mayor in the city’s history following his narrow victory over opponent Dr. Flojaune Cofer. McCarty said his top two priorities when he takes office on Dec. 10 are to streamline more jobs in Sacramento and to call for an audit on funds spent on addressing homelessness at a Nov. 27 press conference. Read more here: The Sacramento Observer
Next, let’s head over to our nations capital where the Washington Informer resides. Under the leadership of second-generation publisher Denise Rolark-Barnes and Managing editor Micha P. Green, they are covering everything from national news to lifestyle.
Im highlighting a story by lead writer, Stacy Brown (also the host of Let It Be Known): Supreme Court Opens Public Access Through Online Lottery as Standing-Line Tradition Ends. For those eager to witness historic arguments and rulings firsthand, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has launched a pilot program that offers public seating through an online lottery system. This change ends what many consider a Washington, D.C., tradition: standing in line for hours to secure a spot in the courtroom. “Bucket list item,” one social media user said when commenting on a post highlighting people waiting outside the SCOTUS building to hear the first day of the court’s argument on travel bans in 2018. The court, widely viewed as the most conservative in modern history, is set to hear cases under the incoming administration that could have far-reaching effects. In addition to the traditional first-come, first-seated policy, the online lottery offers an additional method for the public to attend arguments. Read more here: The Washington Informer
Finally, let’s take a trip to Florida, where not only will you find the Chairman of NNPA Mr. Bobby Henry, he is also the second-generation publisher of Broward County’s oldest and largest African-American owned and operated newspaper, The Westside Gazette. I am highlighting a story that shouldn’t exist in 2024: 11-Year-Old Girl Narrates How A Teacher Joined Students In Racial Taunts During Class: ‘She Laughed So Hard’.
The DeSoto County School District has launched an investigation after 11-year-old Amaya Foster, a sixth grader, reported that her teacher, Taylor Wiles, made a racist joke comparing Black people to animals during class. Amaya recounted the incident during an interview, stating that the teacher joined students who were already making inappropriate jokes. “Ms. Wiles goes, ‘Hey, y’all want to hear a dark humor joke?‘ Then she said, ‘What’s the difference between a Black man and an animal? An animal is there for its family,’” Amaya recalled. “Ms. Wiles goes, ‘Hey, y’all want to hear a dark humor joke?‘ Then she said, ‘What’s the difference between a Black man and an animal? An animal is there for its family,’” Amaya recalled. According to Amaya, the teacher laughed audibly after making the comment. In response to the allegations, the DeSoto County School District released a statement affirming its commitment to fostering a “safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students and staff.” The district added that it takes such concerns seriously and is actively investigating the matter. Read More Here: The Westside Gazette
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