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This Date in History: Brown v. Board of Education Is Decided
Heather Cox Richardson discusses two landmark civil rights anniversaries this weekend, includinf the one that barred school segregarion.
As Iberville grapples with Nottoway fire, property owner says he will consider rebuilding
Many in the Black community have mixed feelings after the Nottoway Plantation, the largest in the country, was destroyed by fire.
Trump Asked EPA Employees to Snitch on Colleagues Working on DEI Initiatives. They Declined.
EPA mployees haven’t reported their colleagues for working on projects deemed unacceptable by Donald Trump and his administration.
Black Students Are Being Watched Under AI and They Know It
Schools have adopted the use of AI to track students’ activities, which can often create an oppressive and policing atmosphere.
More Than 106,000 Black Women Lost Jobs Last Month
As the government and businsses roll back DEI programs, Black women in the USA are losing their jobs in droves.
Pope Leo’s family tree shows ties to a prominent Creole family of color in Louisiana
Genealogists have traced the new Pope’s ancestry to the Creole community in Louisiana, proving how historic his nomination truly is.
Wausau to unite in rally to honor late George Floyd
The public is invited to join a memorial in the central Wisconsin city where thousands marched for George Floyd in 2020.
‘Law and Order’ star donates $1 million to historically Black Alabama college
The actor, known for her work in Law & Order, made a large donation to the Alabama school where she also gave this year’s commencement speech.
Finally, a Program to Support Black Student Mental Health
66 colleges have already joined the Excellence in Mental Health on Campus program, which includes an 18-month setup process to ensure success.
This Date in History: Henry Bibb, Author, and Emigration Advocate born
Henry Bibb spent time helping others escape slavery like he did while on a quest to find his wife and child.
Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress
Carla Hayden, the first woman and Black American to be Libraran of Congress, has been removed from her position after nine years.
Nikole Hannah-Jones: Trump Is Erasing Black History
The creator of the 1619 Project discusses how the president wants to hide the Black history that she and others have worked so hard to reveal.
James by Percival Everett Wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
‘James,’ which became a New York Timers bestseller and has been recommended by former President Barack Obama, has earned a Pulitzer Prize.
Ohio State’s Black graduation celebration persists despite cancellation threats from DEI cuts
The 33-year-old tradition for Black Ohio State University students came under fire with Trump’s DEI cuts, requiring creative solutions.
Opinion: The dire threat to nonprofits that serve the people some want to forget
Frank Schneiger criticizes Donald Trump for ignoring the human impact of his budget cuts, including here at home in Milwaukee.
Met Gala makes history with exclusive focus on Black men’s fashion
Along with the museum’s fundraising gala, its spring exhibit and a new book pay homage to Black men’s fashion.
AmeriCorps cuts hit close to home, with program funding ended at the Milwaukee County Courthouse
More than 400 people have lost their Americorps jobs in Wisconsin, including those who helped visitors navigate the Milwaukee courthouse.
Danish slave ships wreckage found off coast of Costa Rica, museum confirms
After an expedition, the identity of two ships sunk near Costa Rica has been revealed according to the National Museum of Denmark.
The Justice Department ended a decades-old school desegregation order. Others are expected to fall
The public disagrees whether revoking forced desegregation laws in Louisiana will lead to more education inequality for some students.
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