Breaking News! History in the Making
Texas county unwittingly votes in favour of reparations for African Americans
Some Dallas county commissioners were surprised to realized they voted for reparations after failing to read a full bill,
This Day in History: We Celebrate the Birth of Anna Kingsley
From kidnapped from her country to a free slave with her own plantation, Anna Kingsley’s story is as unique as they come.
Black Identity and Racism Collide in Brazil
Some Brazilian soccer players don’t identify as black in hopes of avoiding racism from fans and those in the industry.
Single mother graduates from UCLA with three degrees
Deanna Jordan eared dual bachelor’s and a master’s degrees from UCLA after starting at a community college.
Was the Author of The Three Musketeers a Black Man?
Alexandre Dumas wrote some of the best-known literature, but few people know about his personal life–or ethnicity.
Black teen says teacher told him to say ‘Yes sir, master’
A Black teen and his family were appalled when his teacher implied White was his slave and the teacher was his master.
Tony Awards 2014 Belong to Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald became the most decorated Broadway actress of all time with her recent Tony win for Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.
Jeralean Talley, oldest-living American, celebrates 115th birthday
Discover how Michigander Jeralean Talley lives life as a 115-year-old, having surpassed all other Americans.
News Police: Teacher had sex with student, knowingly exposed him to HIV
A former Louisiana high school teacher and track coach is accused of having sex with a student athlete and knowingly exposing him to HIV.
White Teacher Reinstated After Blackface Lesson
A Michigan teacher was put on paid leave for educating his 8th-grade class about blackface but is back at work.
Dr. Maya Angelou Funeral Details
Poet and activists Maya Anjelou’s passing will be recognized by at a large public funeral attended by dignitaries.
Some Good News about Black Males’ Academic Success!
Check out three inspiring stories of academic success by Black male youths in the United States.
Dr. James Cameron Featured in New Book about Supersurvivors!
Supersurvivors explores extraordinary accomplishments in the wake of catastrophe to explain how ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.
Transgendered Student Denied Equal Treatment
Jayce, a Black trans man attending George Fox University is not allowed a room in the men’s dorms.
Press promotes ‘no snitching’ to slam Sharpton
Al Sharpton has responded to criticism from the press for his previous cooperation with the FBI against a crime family.
Obamacare Enrollment Surging With Last-Minute Sign-Ups
Although registering for coverage through HealthCare.gov has not always been a smooth process, Americans continue to do so.
The Nation’s Most Segregated Schools Aren’t Where You’d Think They’d Be
While many associate the American south with racism and segregation, one northern state struggles with school segregation.
Video: Black Youth, Black Police & Transformative Justice
The Black Youth Project100, youth activists for racial equality, hosts a conversation with a Black officer who was racially profiled.
Google Celebrates Black History Today
Google honored Civil Rights activist Dorothy Height with a “Doodle” on the search page today.
