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Room4Debate: Do barriers to interracial marriage still exist?
While interracial is now legally protected, some people recognized informal barriers to marrying across racial lines.
Room4Debate: ‘Afro Sponges’ for Sale: Racist or Cute?
A new cleaning product associates Black icons with cleaning products in a way that makes some people bristle.
This Day in Black History: Duke Ellington is Born
Renowned jazz musician Duke Ellington was born after slavery ended, which enabled his career to take off.
African-American Male Teacher A Vanishing Phenomenon, Experts Say
The students who student flourish under Black male teachers are unlikely to have such teachers in the USA.
This Day in Black History: Coretta Scott King is Born
Coretta Scott King didn’t just marry an activist; she became one in her own right during her life in the 20th century.
Number of biracial babies soars over past decade
Racial identity is a complex topic that becomes even more complicated for people who are biracial or multiracial.
This Day in Black History: Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald is Born
Like many jazz musicians, Ella Fitzgerald was born in the early 20th century before rising to fame for her music.
African American Female HIV Rates Now Rival Africa
Black women make up a disproportionately large number of new HIV cases in the United States, comparing to rates in Africa.
America’s ‘angriest’ theologian faces lynching tree
James Cone’s memoir describes growing up during the Jim Crow era and the righteous anger it inspired in him.
Economic Gap Widens for Blacks
Recent reports suggest that American workers of color continue to make less than their white counterparts.
This Day in Black History- National Urban League Founded
For more than a century, the National Urban League has been advocating for policies and education to help Black Americans.
This Day in Black History
In 1853, Harriet Tubman because the dangerous work of helping people escape their enslavement and start new lives.
Inside the Racist Mind
While most people avoid thinking that they’re racist, some people recognize the difficulty to unlearn what society teaches us.
Does acting like ‘a man’ depress black men?
Racism has a real and measurable impact on Black men’s mental health according to a study out of UNC Chapel Hill.
Education For Poor Students Threatened By Exclusionary Housing
Black students may struggle to learn and succeed without stable and accessible housing to fall back on.
Jim Crow Museum Of Racist Memorabilia Showcases Segregation-era Artifacts
The Ferris State University library in Big Rapids, Michigan is home to the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia.
Black Women Struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Black women who served in the armed forces face unique mental challenges that can cause PTSD, says research.
Artist creates Zimmerman portrait with 12,000 Skittles
One artists has reached for candy to make a point in a recent pointillism piece featuring George Zimmerman, killer of Trayvon Martin.
On This Day in American History…
Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for non-violent forms of protest in this infamous letter he penned while in jail.
