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31 Colleges Agree to End Partnerships With PhD Project

The schools agreed to end partnerships to continue receiving funds, which Donald Trump has been using as leverage in its anti-DEI campaign.

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A new bill aims to bring justice to Black boys buried in hidden graveyard

Maryland state delegate Jeffrie E. Long Jr. has sponsored a bill that would require investigation into the states role in the boys’ deaths.

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African American Choral Ensemble brings together 100 voices for anniversary concert

The African American coral ensemble choir represents and honors the history and future of the choir, which was established in 1975 by Portia K and founder of African-American art Institute, Herman Hudson.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Titan Who Upended Politics, Dies

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Civil Rights pioneer, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King passed away on February 17th, 2026. at the age of 84.

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How Milwaukee residents and civil rights activists pushed Milwaukee Public Schools to desegregate

Wisconsin Watch catalogs nearly 30 years of activism that finally led to desegregation in Milwaukee’s schools.

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Becoming the Civil Rights Queen

As an attorney and activist, Constance Baker Motley fought for equal rights inside the courtroom and out.

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Black U.S. Olympians Take the Spotlight at the Winter Games

Over 200 of the athletes representing our county at the Winter Olympics are Black, with many taking home medals.

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100 Years After a Black Family Was Forced Out, a Descendant Sues a California City

The great-granddaughter of a couple who left town after facing threats of violence wants more than a token memorial.

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Performance Uses Cultural Storytelling To Center Puerto Rican Pride And A Message Of Unity

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance was a living tribute to Afro‑Caribbean history, showcasing the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

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Reading the Nation at 250: Who Is Missing From the Story?

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, a federal reading initiative reveals a glaring truth: the nation is still telling its story without Black women.

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Military Veteran Deported to Jamaica After 50 Years in US

Wade, who had been in ICE detention for months, was deported despite pleas from Congressman David Scott to let him remain.

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Organizations celebrate 100th anniversary of Black History Month

What originated as Negro History Month has persisted for a century, teaching about the trials and tribulations of Black history.

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How Archives Tell the Truth America Tries to Forget

Shanna Ward’s new book required her to delve deep into archives to unveil history about resistance in the antebellum south.

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Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

PBS’s four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History explores the complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, shaped by shared struggles and tested by tensions. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., it traces their civic and cultural alliances from the early 20th century through the civil rights era. Premiering February 3 at 9/8c, the series invites reflection on the challenges and promise of multiracial solidarity.

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B&O museum introduces restored ‘Washington’

The restoration sheds light on American history and design and the unique role played by some Black workers during the mid-century.

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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

The program, one of several that allows descendents of those who were kidnapped into slavery, is intended to return after some improvements.

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Black Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land

A couple who moved inland after facing a hurricane now faces racial aggression from locals, including their neighbors.

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Calls for King Charles to formally apologise for slavery after research shows crown’s role

Activists believe an apology can be part of the monarchy’s efforts to distance itself from its long history of racism.

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The Hidden Threat to Black Men’s Health

The Silent Epidemic: Why Black Men Face a Deadlier Path with Prostate Cancer and are twice as likely to die.

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‘We didn’t make it for a white audience’: how black theatre took centre stage in Australia

Australian artists can enjoy theater starring and directed by Black talent as more of the diaspora participate in performing arts.

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Alarming Trend Shows Maternal Syphilis Surging in the U.S.

A report from the United Negro College Fund said high schools need to do more to introduce students to HBCUs.