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How One Woman Landed in Jail Over a Fight to Protect Her Family’s Land
One woman’s personal family research helped her identity roots — and land that rightfully belonged to her family — in other states.
Madison police kill man in broad daylight in front of witnesses
The execution of Corey Ruiz by Madison police has sparked protests and comments from those who will soon face off in Wisconsin’s polls.
America keeps mistaking Black children for threats
A boy’s life ended quickly and violently after he was accused of theft, and the man who took his life walks free.
How Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Underscores A Wage Gap That Continues To Persist
Data from the NWLC shows Black women earned 65 cents for every dollar white men made in 2024, underscoring the persistent racial wage gap.
Nolan Wells’ Parent Say Goodbye to Son in Heartbreaking Funeral
Wells’ family has navigated their grief while looking for answers from authorities and being harrassed online.
Trial begins Monday for woman who called Black child a racial slur in Rochester
The case will come down to the jury’s decision about whether racial slurs are protected under first amendement rights.
As Wildfire Smoke Chokes the Northeast Again, Black Communities Are at Risk
As wildfire smoke chokes the Northeast, Black communities face disproportionate health risks from pollution.
Civil rights leaders announce ‘March on Washington’ to defend voting rights
The Aug. 28 march will be led by the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network and joined by Martin Luther King III and other civil rights leaders.3
Slavery exhibit swapped overnight at Philadelphia’s Independence Park
The actions are the result of a long crusade to whitewash the exhibit at the President’s House site in Independence Park.
Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations, end of islands’ territorial status
The meeting comes after a UK lawmaker suggested the Carribean should repay the crown for its invesment in the colonies.
The Lindsey Graham Remembered by Black America
Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at 71. While allies remember him as a patriot, civil rights groups point to a highly complicated record on race.
Crump, Sharpton Demand Answers in Nolan Wells Case
Activists and leaders are speaking out about the mysterious death of a young Black man that hasn’t received the attention it deserves.
Black America Is Already In A Recession
As the cost of living increases and federal funding has been pulled, many Black Americans have already faced employment struggles.
MSU project helps connect Black Americans to their ancestors
Despite funding cuts from the government, a website that connects Black Americans to their ancestors persists, thanks to academia.
‘He saw signs saying No Blacks – but he never got bitter’: Sterling Betancourt, the man who brought steelpan music to the UK
Sterling Betancourt brought pan music from his home country of Trinidad to the UK and generously tought others to spread its use.
George E. Johnson, founder of pioneering Black hair products company, dies at 99
Born to sharecroppers, Johnson started a company that would become a household name thanks to clever television marketing.
‘Share the story’: Gravesite believed to belong to one of the oldest free Black persons in America restored in Boston
The the city’s mayor announced the find by conservators of the historic Granary Burying Ground and encouraged spreading the story.
White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Hundreds of members were expected to show up at July 4th parades around the country, including in Washington DC.
Black Farmers Win Court Case That Restores $127 Million in Federal Grants
The Trump administration’s decision to end USDA grants that cost jobs and programs has been overruled by a judge.
