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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.
Madagascar moves to reclaim colonial-era land still registered to foreigners
Madagascar’s National Assembly adopted a law that will transfer the last remaning properties from foreign to local ownership.
Haitians Dismissed From Jobs, Fit With Ankle Monitors After TPS Ends
NYC terminates Haitian city workers following the end of Temporary Protected Status resulting in job loss, ICE monitoring, and deportation.
As Chicago rethinks its monuments, an artist surrounds George Washington with ‘Other Washingtons’
A new exhibit in Chicago features the work of Amanda Williams, who asks who is worthy of being monumentized in our society.
Yes, It’s Called ‘White People School.’ Here’s What It Teaches
One advocate has designed a program for white students to learn about issues such as racism and reparations.
This rising painter reimagines Renaissance art in a cocoa plantation in Cameroon
African artist Marc Padeu’s paintings subvert history and reveal humanity despite a lack of artistic infrastructure in this continent.
What’s next for Nicodemus, the Kansas town where freedom took root for Black Americans
The town struggles with crumbling buildings and warer lines while trying to attract visitors to learn history.
40 Acres and a Lie Part 1
Mother Jones’ two-year investigation found 1,250 formerly enslaved Black Americans who were given land, only to see it returned to their enslavers.
6,000 digitized portraits of Black history now available and free to the public for the first time
The collection is named after photographer Richard Samuel Roberts who captured images of the Black community in Columbia, SC in the early 1900s.
On day he’s inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame, NFL player Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis
The former running back for the San Franscisco 49ers shared a bittersweet moment with fans while being honored.
