Breaking News! History in the Making
Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
The FBI is investigating the death of Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in Alabama, who was found hanging in an abandoned house, invoking a long history of state-sanctioned lynchings of Black people.
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Abolitionist Frederick Douglas was among the anti-slavery activists who visited England to rally support for his case.
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience
Colonial Williamsburg has nearly finished restoring the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, where hundreds of mostly enslaved students learned to read through a curriculum that justified slavery.
A first-time NYC marathon runner’s special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention
Trevon Bosley lost his brother to gun violence in Chicago, which has propelled him into yearslong advocacy work to prevent more shootings.
Newbern, Alabama, seats Town Council, looks to move past years-long legal fight
After four years’ struggle Patrick Braxton has finally taken his position as Newbern, Alabama’s rightfully elected mayor.
Colorado officer who killed Black man holding cellphone mistaken for gun won’t be prosecuted
The victim’s family is disappointed at the court’s decision, which is a failure to provide justice for Kilyn Lewis,
From Tending Grandma’s Garden to Starting a Food Revolution
A network of more than 230 churches in Baltimore is tackling food insecurity through gardening and pantries.
5 must-see Black films from the 2024 Chicago International Film Festival
Chicago’s international film fest took over the city this month to debut films made by and starring Black talent.
Young adults in Philly advocate for gun ownership education, even after experiencing tragedy
An group of activists in Philadelphia advocates for increased shooter education to take on the epidemic of gun violence in the city.
The Kiss
Sara Rimer writes about how the lives of two Black boys were forever changed after a false accusation that led to their arrest and torture.
It’s been a year of modest victories and tough losses for California’s reparations movement. What comes next?
Reparatory justice scholar, attorney, and chair on California’s reparations taskforce, Kamilah Moore spoke to the Guardian about what these mixed results mean, where the movement goes from here, and how the elections could shape the future fight for reparations.
Five antiracist must-reads for high schoolers
No book should ever be banned, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t shake up stale curriculums.
Bucksport native hopes to create comic book to celebrate Gullah Geechee culture
One South Carolina man wants has taken to Kickstarter for helping creating a new comic series that highlights the Gullah Geechee culture.
Britain’s first black voter was in 1749, 25 years earlier than thought, and ran a pub
British historian Dr. Gillian Williamson accidentally discovered a Black voter who was previously unknown to history.
Prisoners Deserve to Survive Natural Disasters, Too
Incarcerated people are vulnerable during natural disasters such as the recent hurricanes, and Kim Kelly argues their lives have value.
Why the Black Panther Party’s Vision for Education Still Matters
The Black Panther Party had a vision for education that remains unmet but just as important for today’s Black students.
Simple Steps to Make Voting Easier
From vote-by-mail to making Election Day a national holiday, voting rights advocates are engaged in myriad efforts to increase voting access.
Why Black Kids Need the Education Dept. — and Why Trump Wants it Gone
Trump and others on the right see the Education Department as a wasteful, “woke” bureaucracy interfering with local control of schools.
Lots of medals. Lots of skin colors. See the connection?
You can’t have it both ways. You can’t cheer on Team USA without cheering on the diversity that makes Team USA great.
Carrie Mae Weems Awarded 2024 National Medal of Arts
Artist and photographer Carrie Mae Weems is the first Black female visual artist to receive the prestigious honor of a National Medal of Arts.
‘I felt this film was my duty’: director Mati Diop on Dahomey, about the return of looted African treasures
French-Senegalese film-maker Mati Diop speaks on her new award winning film, Dahomey. Told through the point of view of an African mask, Diop’s film illustrates the return of looted items from Dahomey, now Benin, by the French government.