Black Immigrant News Today

Black immigrants not only contribute to America’s political and cultural history, they also play an important and growing role in our economy.

Human Rights First está ahora contratando para el puesto de Black Immigrant and Refugee Equity (BIRE) Project Associate Attorney en Los Angeles. Aplica hoy.

Of course, you still shouldn’t limit your options to certain countries if you want to make the most out of your immigration. After all, you’re not the one who should adjust to injustice.

By Reema Ghabra Black Immigrant and Refugee Equity (BIRE) Project Fellow

The Biden administration faced backlash over mistreatment of Haitians on the border. Immigrant rights groups say it's nothing new for Black refugees.

Listen to the story. Alfreda Daniels Juasemai is a community organizer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and the co-founder of the Black Immigrant Collective.  Credit: Share The guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial over George Floyds death was celebrated by many across the United States and around the world.  On Tuesday, a Minneapolis jury found white ex-police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts of murder and manslaughter in the May killing of Floyd, a Black man, whose...

How to Support the Black Community in the Twin Cities Right Now Thrillist 2 hrs ago © Courtesy of Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence Between the murders of unarmed Black men George Floyd and Daunte Wright, Sr. and Derek Chauvins ongoing trial, the events of the past year, the past month, and even the past few days have left many at a loss for words. And while folks all over the world have voiced an interest in supporting those most affected during these tragic and complica...

• Reality and roast: Upcoming online shows from Arcade Comedy Theater include: • An American Roast, 9 p.m. Friday on YouTube. The roast game show will poke fun at the nation’s history. • The Latchkey Kids: Reality Still Bites, 9 p.m. Saturday on YouTube Live. The monthly Arcade improv show will be an ally-production of Black History Month with special guests, musicians and improv inspired by the 1990s. History • Sky’s the limit: Pittsburgh writer and skyscraper tour guide Mark House...

Here are the events you need to know about this week in Pittsburgh, from Black History Month celebrations to a virtual tour of Penn Brewery: February 15-18.