Breaking News! History in the Making
Black Women Built Political Power. Now They’re Claiming It.
From governor’s mansions to the U.S. Senate, Black women achieved unprecedented electoral gains in 2026. But Higher Heights president Glynda C. Carr says the real measure of progress will be whether those breakthroughs lead to lasting political power.
Harlem Globetrotters Celebrate Centennial Season
Explore a century of Harlem Globetrotters history—blending elite athleticism, showmanship, and resilience through the Jim Crow era.
Colom campaign says GOP seeks to ‘violate Mississippi voters’ rights’ as legal battle ignites
Scott Colom’s campaign pushes back against Republicans’ demand to “separate and preserve” provisional ballots.
Two Native American Women Break Political Barriers This Election
Deb Haaland becomes the first Native American woman governor and Peggy Flanagan is elected to Senate, historic milestones in U.S. politics.
Democrat David Crowley makes history, defeats Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor’s race
David Crowley, the current Milwaukee Count Executive, will be Wisconsin’s first Black governor in this history-making election.
Tuesday’s elections bring historic first for Black governors
Portrait of Governor Wes Moore. Before this election, Governor Moore was one of only three elected Black governors in USA history. This has now changed.
An embattled Karen Bass is fighting tooth and nail to keep her mayorship in LA. It might be too late
Current LA Mayor Karen Bass is trying to ward off her democratic socialist challenger with affordability as a major election issue. (City of Los Angeles, Public Domain)
The 50-Year Legacy of HBCU Cheerleaders Who Changed the Game
Black cheerleaders refusing to let the style of stomp and shake be forgotten as cheerleading styles evolved.
Oldest Recording of Louisiana’s Vanishing Creole Language Is Published
A newly discovered 1935 recording of Louisiana Creole provides a rare glimpse into the state’s history, slavery, and a vanishing language.
‘Never put a child in a box’: 17-year-old earns doctorate as mom earns her degree
Wicker, who was the youngest Black person to be accepted into medical school in the United States, graduated on the same day as her mother.
A ‘Supergirl’ Actress Writes the Children’s Book She Wished for as a Kid
“You’re a Superhero!” is a graphic novel inspired by the actor’s Ethiopean roots and time on a superhero show.
King Charles faces calls for slavery reparations in Bahamas on official Caribbean trip
King Charles III arrived in the Bahamas on Tuesday, where he faced demands for an apology and reparations.
Memphis’ Data Center Vote Has Black Residents Feeling Betrayed
After months of organizing and hours of contentious debate, Memphis residents watched city leaders reject a lengthy pause on AI data centers — something that state Rep. Justin Pearson, center, called a betrayal of their communities. (Anderseidesvik, Wikimedia)
‘This Isn’t Just A Sport. It’s A Whole Way of Life’: Ivan McClellan On Documenting Black Cowboy Culture In New Book ‘Eight Seconds: Legacy In Motion
Step beyond the traditional frontier myth. Ivan McClellan’s new book captures the rich, enduring legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from Black, Asian and mixed backgrounds 33% less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer via routine screening.
Transatlantic slavery victims remembered in London
Planning has begun for a bronze sculpture depicting a cowrie shell, which has become a powerful reminder of slavery.
The Battle Over Black Representation in the South
The gutting of the Voting Rights Act and redistricting are shaping Mississippi’s Senate race and mobilizing Black voters across the South.
For Black Women in Political Office, Speaking Out Can Come at a Cost
Black women in elected office face mounting political backlash and retaliation for challenging those in power.
‘There are no people’: Springfield, Ohio, faces loss of Haitian residents
Deportations have led to job openings that can’t be filled and loss of revenue at the Haitan community stays close to home.
