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Without Reparations, Black Political Power Will Remain Vulnerable
State legislatures move to redistrict “color-blind” after a landmark SCOTUS ruling. Learn how changes threaten Black representation today.
Story of enslaved boy featured in 1748 Joshua Reynolds portrait emerges in new study
An investigation has revealed the name of the boy featured with MP Paul Henry Ourry in the nearly 300 year-old painting
Mental Health Issues Are Now the Top Cause of Maternal Deaths
Mental Health Issues Are Now the Top Cause of Maternal Deaths
The civil-rights activists planned to change the world, not just the country
When people think of the Civil Rights Movement, they often think of leaders like MLK, ignoring women and grassroots efforts working toward equality.
In the 60s and 70s, Black students demanded a voice on radio. A new project ensures that history isn’t lost
One organization is working to save the archives of HBCU radio stations that have shut down due to funding cuts and other threats.
A Forum for African Voices Draws Inspiration From a Former Champion
Although curator Koyo Kouoh died unexpectly last year, supporters of her mission are working toward her vision at this year’s Venice Forum.
Pennsylvania Dems Pass Bill Blocking Whites-Only Towns With No Support From Republicans
Representative Ben Waxman of Pennsylvania sponsored the bill that would make white-only communities illegal in the state
‘Names can be a barrier’: Black lawyers tackle inclusion
A former British Virgin Islander who moved to the UK to further her career has started a group for Black lawyers like her.
The Voting Rights Act is now a ‘dead letter’ after latest Supreme Court decision
While Justice Elena Kagan wrote a strong dissent, the overall decision of the Supreme Court was to weaken race-based voting protections.
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Black Voting Power Beyond Louisiana
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s new majority-Black district in a 6-3 ruling, exploring the implications for Black voting.
For 35 Years, This Black Town in Illinois Has Been Told Its Sewage Crisis Isn’t Real
Residents of Cahokia Heights in southern illinois are losing hope for clean water as their basements flood and taps gush sewage.
Trump Sued For Racial Discrimination, Accused Of Firing 75% of Black Officials At Independent Federal Agencies
Donald Trump, who is firmly against inclusion practices for marginalized folks, reduced diversity in the government through broad layoffs.
In-your-face racism’ at an elite campus: Black students raise alarm at Pomona College
A series of anti-Black incidents has unsettled the campus, raising questions about race and belonging.
Taylor Rooks went back home to Georgia and changed lives with $2 million in medical debt relief
The sports journalist started a foundation to helpnd underserved communities like her hometown in Georgia.
Elon Musk’s AI Empire Accused of Polluting Black Communities
Elon Musk’s xAI faces a lawsuit from the NAACP for operating unpermitted gas turbines in Memphis, over air pollution and community health.
“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.
‘Let’s be this more.’ Artemis II pilot Victor Glover comes home to cheering neighbors
Glover was among four astronauts who spent 10 days in space to on a mission around the moon to test systems for future missions.
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.
