Posts by Nicole Martinez
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.
Read MoreA $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.
Read MoreBlack 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.
Read MoreBeyoncé 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.
Read MoreDuke 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.
Read MoreMandisa, 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreBlack death row inmates suffer botched executions at twice rate of whites in US
A report by a human rights group revealed that lethal injections are more likely to go wrong with Black prisoners than white ones.
Read MoreWest Memphis Goes Natural With $16M Infrastructure Project
A natural wetland infrastructure project will benefit the human and animal residents of West Memphis, Arkansas.
Read MoreRacial Disparities in Environmental Concerns Highlighted in New Gallup Survey
Black Americans are more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to express concerns about environmental threats.
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