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Black Residents Liken Mississippi’s New Court System to ‘Modern Day Slavery’
This week, a controversial state-run court opens in predominantly Black capital city, despite overwhelming opposition from Black residents.
These Executive Orders Can Hit Black Students the Hardest
From ending DEI programs to allowing ICE to raid schools, Donald Trump has the power to upend Black students’ lives.
Air Force Reinstates Tuskegee Airmen Video After Outcry
A controversial decision that removed a video about the Tuskegee Airmen from Air Force training has been reversed.
Trump’s anti-DEI order yanks air force videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female pilots
An anonymous official confirmed that the media was removed as part of Donald Trump’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Harvard Outsources Program to Identify Descendants of Those Enslaved by University Affiliates, Lays Off Internal Staff
New England-based nonprofit American Ancestors will continue identifying enslaved people and their descendants rather than Harvard staff.
With TikTok Ban in Limbo, Black Creators Face an Uncertain Future
Some Black creators rely solely on TikTok for their income while others use it to supplement their incomes.
Don’t Be Fooled: Trump’s J6 Pardons Are All About Race
Donald Trump has started his second presidential term with executive orders that make his stance on race relations blatantly clear.
Bernice King on MLK Day coinciding with Trump inauguration: ‘It reminds us of King’s spirit’
Dr. King’s daughter encourages people to push on in a way that recognizes her father’s values and legacy.
Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
After prompts from members of congress in response to his earlier pardons, President Biden pardoned the civil rights leader.
‘Will it really work?’: Young sickle cell patient among the first to start new gene therapy
After financial and bureaucratic setbacks, a potential cure for sickle cell disease is moving through the testing phase.
Beloved Black-owned bookstore in Pasadena becomes a safe haven for fire victims
As the fire caused chaos, evacuations, and destruction, one local business has stepped in to help the community.
Advocates fight for voting rights of formerly incarcerated people in Mississippi
One woman is working for lasting change after having a felony stripped her of employment opportunities and the right to vote.
Barbie doll of Aaliyah sells out on late R&B star’s birthday
For those who missed out, the Aaliyah Barbie will be available to purchase from Target after January 26th.
How to Help Black Wildfire Survivors in Altadena and L.A.
Here’s how you can help the Black residents impacted by LA’s ongoing fires secure food, housing, and medical needs.
This Day in History: America Elects Its First Black Governor
The Richmond native served in the senate before becoming governor of Virginia and, eventually, Richmond’s mayor.
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
The ruling recognizes the pain of the families of and the mixed-raced children in Africa who were kidnapped to Europe.
Community leaders sound the alarm about missing Black boys in the GTA
The press and police have failed to respond appropriately as cases of missing Black boys in the Toronto area rack up.
Legendary soul singer dies at 89 from surgery complications
The talented singer and half of Sam & Dave has passed between 1961 and 1981, according to his representatives.
Los Angeles Burned, Now They’re Coming for Karen Bass
The first woman and second-ever Black person to serve as mayor of L.A. is under attack by conservative trolls like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
