Breaking News! History in the Making
Bernard LaFayette, civil rights leader who helped launch Voting Rights Act, dies aged 85
A young LaFayette worked with Martin Luther King Jr. before working for equality around the globe, ever aware that his work enraged some.
Cancer Hits Black Women Harder. For One Scientist, It’s Personal
Resilience is not protection. If we truly honor civil rights history, we must invest in the systems that safeguard Black youth wellbeing today.
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Adds New Virtual Exhibit: Picturing Black History in Milwaukee & Beyond
Discover Black history in ABHM’s home city of Milwaukee and beyond through visually striking photos that capture moments in time.
Henrietta Lacks’ Family Reaches Settlement in Fight Over Her Stolen Cells
The second and final settlement between Lacks’ family and Novartis ends the legal battles over the illegal yet beneficial use of her cells.
Alumni Interviewers Say Harvard’s Ban on Mentioning Race Has Created Confusion in Write-Ups
Harvard is among many colleges that have changed their admission and funding processes due to anti-DEI pressure from the federal government.
In Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Is Remembered as a Giant Who Expanded the Meaning of Power
While Jackson’s moral leadership in the civil rights movement is widely known, speakers and attendees throughout the week emphasized another part of his legacy.
A film honors America’s first self-governed town founded by formerly enslaved people
Director Andrew Maguire and executive-producer by Lola Campbell will showcase their documentary at multiple festivals this year.
Cleaning out his mom’s house, Boston man finds his ancestor’s freedom papers
The document, printed on parchment, is legible enough to reveal that it was issued to one Samuel Jones, who was born free, when he turned 21.
The slow strangulation of Black business opportunity
Despite making up 24% of eligible businesses, minority-owned firms received 3% of federal contract awards.
Outcry Roils BAFTAs After Guest With Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lind
One of the hosts chastised BAFTA for not talking about the incident, while others are criticizing the BBC for airing the racial slur.
Relooted: the South African video game where players take back artefacts from western museums
The video game, which was inspired after the creator’s mother returned from a museum visit in shock, is available on Steam and Xbox.
Honoring Black History Means Protecting Black Futures
Resilience is not protection. If we truly honor civil rights history, we must invest in the systems that safeguard Black youth wellbeing today.
31 Colleges Agree to End Partnerships With PhD Project
The schools agreed to end partnerships to continue receiving funds, which Donald Trump has been using as leverage in its anti-DEI campaign.
A new bill aims to bring justice to Black boys buried in hidden graveyard
Maryland state delegate Jeffrie E. Long Jr. has sponsored a bill that would require investigation into the states role in the boys’ deaths.
African American Choral Ensemble brings together 100 voices for anniversary concert
The African American coral ensemble choir represents and honors the history and future of the choir, which was established in 1975 by Portia K and founder of African-American art Institute, Herman Hudson.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Titan Who Upended Politics, Dies
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Civil Rights pioneer, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King passed away on February 17th, 2026. at the age of 84.
How Milwaukee residents and civil rights activists pushed Milwaukee Public Schools to desegregate
Wisconsin Watch catalogs nearly 30 years of activism that finally led to desegregation in Milwaukee’s schools.
Becoming the Civil Rights Queen
As an attorney and activist, Constance Baker Motley fought for equal rights inside the courtroom and out.
Black U.S. Olympians Take the Spotlight at the Winter Games
Over 200 of the athletes representing our county at the Winter Olympics are Black, with many taking home medals.
