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“DEI is Dead”: Dept. of Ed. Faces Backlash Over Social Media Post
The U.S. Dept. of Education, faces scrutiny over a “DEI is DEAD” post. Critics warn of a shift in federal agency communication styles.
The Incredible Story of Edmonia Lewis, America’s First Black and Indigenous International Art Star
A traveling exhibit seven years in the making shows off the work of an unlikely artist who forged her own path.
Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at social justice center that trained civil rights icons
Man linked to white supremacist movements pleaded guilty Monday to setting a fire that destroyed the historic social justice center.
Black-led nonprofits didn’t see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020’s racial reckoning
While large Black-led nonprofits saw increased funding for several years, smaller organizations that could benefit greatly were not so blessed.
Bayou Barbie Got Her Dream House: Now We Pray No Black Woman Catches A Fever
An angel’s dream has been fulfilled now that Angel Reese, the former Chicago Sky star, is headed to the Atlanta Dream.
Behind a hidden door, the riches of west African art
Art trading remains popular through and beyond Africa as the art from around the continent is desired by local and international collectors.
58 years ago: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated
We remember the assassination of the activist, whose views were often maligned by white America for being too extreme.
Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds
Despite spending more than £10 million, the initiative has failed to lead to significant and lasting change without govertnment enforcement.
Is calling a woman ‘auntie’ ageist harassment – or a mark of respect? It’s a trickier question than you think
A NHS tribunal has highlighted the importance of professional boundaries. Calling a colleague “auntie” can constitute workplace harassment.
Protests and cancellations mar Trump administration’s America 250 tour
Linda McMahon’s “History Rocks!” tour hits roadblocks as multiple states cancel stops amid claims of partisan indoctrination and hypocrisy.
U.S. Votes No as UN Calls Slave Trade ‘Gravest Crime’ and Backs Reparations
While some nations abstained from voting, the US, Israel and Argentina were the only ones to vote against the resolution.
Researchers at Art Gallery of Ontario identify painter and subject of 18th-century portrait of Black woman
A letter from the artist’s living family helped to identify the painting’s subject as Eleonora Susette, who was enslaved in a Dutch colony.
Underground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant
The Underground Railroad filed a lawsuit Friday demanding their federal grant be reinstated by the Trump administration.
King Charles photo with Caribbean officials under portrait of slavery-enriched monarch sparks criticism
Critics point out that the subject of the photo, King George IV, was connected to slavery, including that in Grenada.
Some Black FIU students feel unsafe and unheard after campus group’s racist texts
Inside Miami campus Republicans’ racist group chat.
Africa’s richest man has ambitious plans for the continent
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is reshaping the continent through bold investment, industrial growth, and vision for economic independence.
For Black Women, the Oscars Are About More Than Best Picture
The contrast between “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” shows how Hollywood narratives shape policy, power, and whose lives are valued.
The Lonesome Death of Daphy Michel
Daphy Michel is the latest victim of Donald Trump’s ICE attacks against immigrants across the nation.
For many Black women, the Target boycott is not over. It may never be.
Black women and the LGBTQ+ community will not return to Target as long as the company turns its back on the community that supported it.
