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An extraordinary life: descendant welcomes biography of woman ‘gifted’ to Queen Victoria
Bonetta lived a life of renown, becoming one of the most artistically represented and widely reported African women of her time. (Camille Silvy, Wikimedia)
A New Chapter in Black Medical Education
The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine has received preliminary Medical Education approval, becoming the nation’s fifth HBCU medical school.
Chaos Ensues After Memphis Delays Vote on Musk’s Data Centers
Memphis officials have delayed a decision on whether to halt new data center construction for one year. Residents concerned about pollution from Musk’s AI operations say the city needs to act.
Reenacting Milwaukee history with AI reveals persistent racial bias in bringing the past to life
Cora Yalbrin, Milwaukee Independent Born into slavery in 1818, Gillespie bought his freedom, built a life in Milwaukee and became central to the legal fight that secured voting rights for Black men in Wisconsin. When he attempted to vote in Milwaukee in 1865, election officials refused to give him a ballot because he was Black.…
Kamala Harris set to campaign in Wisconsin with Democratic gubernatorial hopeful David Crowley
The former Vice President will suppport the Milwaukee County executive who will be opposing republican Tom Tiffany next month for governor.
Barriers facing black and south Asian music events ‘cost London up to £141m a year’
A report reveals that Black and South Asian music events in London face disproportionate licensing barriers, costing up to £141m annually.
University of Maryland club tennis team suspended after sharing racist imagery
While only a few student athletes were involved, the administration has chosen to suspend the entire club in response to the racist image.
Where Black and Indigenous Histories Meet
What does it mean to belong when Black and Indigenous histories meet within one family? Nehemiah D. Frank explores ancestry, tribal citizenship, historical injustices, and the right to embrace every part of one’s identity while honoring the complicated histories that shape America.
Met chief says ‘toxicity’ around DEI will not stop him recruiting more black and Asian officers
Mark Rowley says inclusivity is crucial for the force and he refuses to be ‘blown off course’ by critics
Edge Control: the art exhibition using hidden camera images to explore race and beauty
Deana Lawson uses photographs and mirrors to make visitors to her current NYC exhibit reconsider wrongdoings.
From the Pews to the Polls, Black Churches Are Mobilizing Voters
Black churches in Pennsylvania have started mobilizations to impact voter registration and voting access.
Curtis Flowers, US man wrongfully imprisoned for 22 years, dies aged 56
Flowers had planned to enjoy his time as a free man but was quickly faced with the death of his parents and his own failing health.
Cause of Death Revealed for Ohio HBCU Student at Center of Alleged Hazing Lawsuit
Savanna Jones’ family is suing the school for failing to enforce policies regarding alcohol and hazing, which were involved in her death.
Freddie Jackson, fixture of ’80s R&B, dead at 69
Known for his debonair poise and emotive vibrato, the bestselling singer and fixture of ’80s R&B, Freddie Jackson, has died.
How the 2016 election year transformed Milwaukee’s generational leadership and political representation
While the state supported Donald Trump in the past, Milwaukee voters have been more willing to vote for previously unlikely candidates.
Children’s books with Black main characters down 8% in a year, study shows
Just 47 of the 2,189 books published for under-10s in 2025 featured a Black main character (Anyefru, Wikimedia)
With more attacks on democracy, ‘Black journalism has never been more necessary’
Black journalists face a crisis of trust and layoffs while fighting to report truth amid rising attacks on Black and Brown communities.
Amazon Settles Lawsuit Over Claims of Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas
Amazon settles a D.C. lawsuit over alleged Prime delivery exclusions in low-income ZIP codes, refunding $7.25M to affected members.
At The CBC Conference, Black Women Sound The Alarm On Jobs And Economic Security
At the Congressional Black Caucus Conference, leaders and advocates sound the alarm on job loss and economic instability facing Black women.
Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Various factors block sufferers of disease from receiving treatment that is effective and has widespread availability. Fewer than 3% of patients have been recorded receiving a red blood cell exchange even though 91% of surveyed providers report access to it.
