Breaking News! History in the Making
Halyard Park residents gather to preserve their neighborhood’s history, one memory at a time
One neighborhood in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville is remembering by bringing together community members to share photos and other artefacts.
A Data Center Promises Jobs in This Black Town, but Residents Aren’t Convinced
The city of Clarksdale is imaginging the positive impact of a data center while the local community wonders about the consequences.
Louisiana voting rights organizations prepare for elections after Callais
The race is on for voter rights organizations to reach tens of thousands of Black and Brown Louisiana voters.
Who Represents Black Florida? The Answer Just Got Complicated
The winners of Florida’s primary elections offer three very different options for Black voters this November.
Dolly Parton Didn’t Just Say Black Lives Mattered. She Showed It.
From humble beginnings to global superstardom, Dolly Parton a quiet, consistent ally whose empathy created a lasting bond with Black America.
Judge Rules Two Virginia Schools Must Change Confederate Names
The school board’s decision to rename the schools after Confederates “cannot be divorced from racial discrimination,” the judge wrote in his ruling.
From Memphis to Gary, Black Communities Are Being Left in the Dark
Power outages don’t affect everyone equally. Discover how prolonged blackouts in Memphis and Gary threaten Black and low-income households.
Scrapping of Berlin swimming day for Black children becomes latest in long list of race-linked pool rows
Rightwing voices seize on plans to offer Black children an exclusive afternoon at an outdoor pool in the German capital
This Black August, Americans will study, meditate, fast, exercise – and read – for Black liberation
What started as a commemoration for fallen comrades has evolved into a larger recognition of Black resistance and power.
Hang Time review – a chilling picture of the horrors of racial violence
The play explores bonds between different generations of Black men as they talk about big-picture concepts like life and death.
NAACP joins legal team seeking investigation into death of Black Mississippi teen Nolan Wells
America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization has joined the Wells family to pressure law enforcement to do a real investigation.
The Black Church Can’t Fight HIV Without Confronting Its Past
Hundreds of Black journalists meeting in Atlanta recently heard a multitalented panel of experts address the issue of “Separation of Church & Sex: Faith and the Fight Against HIV.”
Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor
Despite deciding to name an aircraft carrier after a Black soldier during his first term, Donald Trump may name it after himself.
Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon Pulls Off Upset, Wins Senate Primary Race In Florida
The win is surprising after her opponent’s early support, and the democratic party will need to come together to ensure she wins in November.
Australia and the United States — Racial Violence and Indigenous and Black Resistance
Crystal McKinnon explains how colonialism in Australia and the United States is related, both resulting in racial discrimination.
Before Classes Begin, Morehouse Gives Its Freshmen a Lesson in Belonging
Incoming students at Morehouse College in Atlanta are joining a brotherhood, and many will remain connected well after graduation.
HBCUs make up just 3% of U.S. colleges but produce 28% of Black STEM graduates
UNCF released a report about the outsized impact of HBCUs on Black students during the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta.
Lawsuit alleges bias in a company’s automated hiring tools
A federal lawsuit against Workday alleges its automated hiring tools discriminate against Black, female, disabled, and older applicants. Read the details.
Crowley wins Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic primary for governor in a photo finish
Crowley retracted his campaign resignation after receiving an endorsement for Governor Evers, which helped him narrowly beat Hong.
