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What These Recent Supreme Court Rulings Could Mean for All Black Americans
From voting rights to prison sentences, recent Supreme Court decisions could reshape policy and disproportionately affect Black Americans.
What is in the Caribbean’s new slavery reparations manifesto?
The Caribbean’s new reparations manifesto demands monetary compensation and justice for the grave crimes of transatlantic chattel slavery.
‘We’re witnessing the end of the America that made our lives possible’: author Eddie Glaude on US’s 250th birthday
While the government is spending taxpayer money and glorifying the country’s birthday, many look to history and fear the path we’re on.
How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People
A white South African details how a policy exception under President Trump fast-tracked his family’s refugee pathway to the United States.
Louisiana man becomes first in region functionally cured of sickle cell disease
The young man will pursue his dream of becoming a pilot and others may soon have hope to reach their dreams despite their diagnoses.
Beyond Granger: Honoring the Black soldiers who enforced freedom on Juneteenth
Dr. Hilary Green highlights the brutal combat, sacrifices, and vital role of Black soldiers in enforcing freedom on Juneteenth.
Descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown on Juneteenth warn against backsliding on civil rights
This Juneteenth, many are worried about conservative politics that are infringing upon hard-won civil rights.
How One News Error Shook Baltimore’s Faith Community
Faith leaders say The Baltimore Sun’s mistaken identification of a respected pastor raises larger questions about accountability, trust, and how Black Baltimoreans are portrayed.
Trump Resurrected the Statue of a Slave Owner. Its Pedestal Cost Taxpayers $527K.
The high cost to move the statue from Wilmington, Delaware reflects the unusual rush job for the country’s birthday.
The Long War Against Michelle Obama’s Womanhood
UFC fighter Josh Hokit’s attack on Michelle Obama echoes a long history of racism and political grievance.
Young Black Men Are Now Dying by Suicide at a Historic Rate
For the first time, the rate is surpassing that of their white peers. It’s a warning that public health officials have yet to match with resources.
Child dead after officer-involved shooting at Senatobia Walmart, community reacts
The police fired into the car, killing the child and injuring an adult, after responding to a claim of alleged shoplifting at the store.
Why being Black and outdoorsy is a whole thing
From camping to hiking to swimming, Black folks often draw unwanted attention when enjoying themselves in the great outdoors.
Thirty Years After Olympic Gold, Dominique Dawes Is Still Changing Gymnastics
The former gymnast is working to make the sport she loves more inclusive and healthy than what she experienced as a young woman.
Closing the healthcare gap requires embracing innovation
Closing the healthcare gap requires embracing innovation. Palantir-powered systems help hospitals detect warning signs and saves lives.
Bishop Tonyia Rawls Says America Can’t Turn 250 Without Remembering Who Built It
Bishop Tonyia Rawls discusses the 250 Years of Resistance campaign, centering the challenge of whitewashed versions of American history.
UK university’s axing of black studies MA has ‘dangerous parallel’ with US, says academic
Birmingham City University’s decision not to offer a Black studies class reflects a similar progress backslide as we’re seeing in the US.
This Date in History: The Washington Bee Newspaper is Published
The newspaper, with the logo “Sting for Our Enemies – Honey for Our Friends,” was one of two Black papers in the DC area.
The UnThe Uncertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museumcertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museum
The small museum has had to battle for space, attention, identity and funding, with the latter an increasingly difficutl fight.
