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FDA misses own deadline to propose ban on cancer-linked formaldehyde from hair relaxers
The Food and Drug Administration had planned to propose a ban on a toxic chemical found in relaxers often used by Black women.
This Boston preschool is teaching children in Creole and English — and instilling Haitian pride
One Boston school has introduced the country’s Haitian Creole immersion program for preschoolers in recognition of the local community.
Black Entrepreneurs, Frustrated by High Rates, Look to the Election
With interest rates and inflation rising, Black business owners are worried about their profit margins and overall cash flow. They’re starting to think Donald Trump might be a better candidate for dealing with this than President Biden.
Black Workers Are Being Left Out of the Clean Energy Boom
A recent study found that Black workers make up only 8% of the clean energy labor force, including fossil fuels and electric/hybrid vehicles, which is significantly less than other groups of color.
2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic
Fans of gymnast Gabby Douglas may have a chance to see her compete in the Olympics again if she gets past qualifying trials.
It’s 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa’s celebrations are set against growing discontent
Growing political unrest marred South Africa’s celebrations of thirty years free from apartheid on Freedom Day.
Meet the Walmart deli employee who’s also a track star hoping to make the Olympic team
Olympic hopeful Dylan Beard exercises his athletic prowess in between shifts at America’s largest big box retailer.
Pikesville High athletic director used AI to fake racist recording of principal, police say
An employee of Baltimore County Public Schools has been accused of using AI to create racist imagery of a coworker.
He missed a chance to be the first Black astronaut. Now, at 90, he’s going into space
Edward J. Wright, an artist and former Air Force pilot, will finally accomplish a dream that was postponed for decades.
A $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
There is a longstanding and stark wealth gap between American families of different races according to research.
Black and Latino workers die on the job at disproportionate rates, new report shows
Research shows that Black and Latino workers are more likely to die from accidents, exposure, and homicides at work than white workers.
Pacers’ star Tyrese Haliburton says rival fan directed racist slur at his brother during playoff game
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said a Milwaukee Bucks fan called his brother the N-word in the stands at the most recent playoffs game.
Beyoncé Showed Her Hair Being Washed. Here’s Why It Matters.
In a video on Instagram, Beyoncé provided fans a rare glimpse of her routine to promote her new products and address backlash.
Stephen A. Smith’s Non-Apology ‘Apology’
Stephen A. Smith compared Trump’s criminal charges to the legal attacks on heroic Black historical figures—now he’s “apologizing.” Smith claimed the Black community relates to Trump’s legal struggles. Yet, after receiving large backlash, he said his words were “taken out of context” and “misconstrued.”
Black Amputation Rates Are High. Knowing Your Risk Can Lower It.
While peripheral artery disease is prevalent in the Black community and leads to about 400 amputations a day, many are not even aware of its existence, let alone warning signs.
Duke University Ends Scholarship Program for Black Students: Why You Should Care
The Reginaldo Howard scholarship at Duke University that enabled some Black students attend college has ended.
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Allow Local Laws That Penalize Homelessness
A majority of the Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold a series of local ordinances that can ban the homeless from sleeping or camping in public spaces due to health and safety concerns.
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47
Mandisa, a Grammy award-winning singer who competed on American Idol’s 2006 season, has died.
A Photographer in Search of Forgotten Burial Sites
A Black American burial ground project in South Carolina is just one subject in Caroline Gutman’s quest for a history hiding in plain sight.
Convenience Store Chain With Hundreds of Outlets in 6 States Hit With Discrimination Lawsuit
Convenience store chain, Sheetz, faces discrimination lawsuit based on the disproportionate impact its hiring practices have on minorities. Altoona, PA-based Sheetz automatically weeds out applications whom the company deems to have failed criminal background checks. Federal officials say they take issue with the criminal background check screening of applicants.
Trained in Rites of Passage, Now They’re Training Black Male Youth
The Baltimore Rites of Passage Initiative (BROPI) is a multigenerational mentorship program which empowers Black men to embrace positive masculinity. BROPI has trained 16 Black men to become mentors to Black youth. The group will teach mentees about Black history, mental health, anger management, and alternatives to violence, among other things.