Breaking News! History in the Making
Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judith, donate $12 million to 12 HBCUs—betting they’re the ‘springboard to success’ for the next generation
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase is the most recent philanthropist to donate to HBCUs after many schools lost funding from the federal government.
From Memphis to Gary, Black Communities Are Being Left in the Dark
Power outages don’t affect everyone equally. Discover how prolonged blackouts in Memphis and Gary threaten Black and low-income households.
Scrapping of Berlin swimming day for Black children becomes latest in long list of race-linked pool rows
Rightwing voices seize on plans to offer Black children an exclusive afternoon at an outdoor pool in the German capital
This Black August, Americans will study, meditate, fast, exercise – and read – for Black liberation
What started as a commemoration for fallen comrades has evolved into a larger recognition of Black resistance and power.
Hang Time review – a chilling picture of the horrors of racial violence
The play explores bonds between different generations of Black men as they talk about big-picture concepts like life and death.
NAACP joins legal team seeking investigation into death of Black Mississippi teen Nolan Wells
America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization has joined the Wells family to pressure law enforcement to do a real investigation.
The Black Church Can’t Fight HIV Without Confronting Its Past
Hundreds of Black journalists meeting in Atlanta recently heard a multitalented panel of experts address the issue of “Separation of Church & Sex: Faith and the Fight Against HIV.”
Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor
Despite deciding to name an aircraft carrier after a Black soldier during his first term, Donald Trump may name it after himself.
Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon Pulls Off Upset, Wins Senate Primary Race In Florida
The win is surprising after her opponent’s early support, and the democratic party will need to come together to ensure she wins in November.
Australia and the United States — Racial Violence and Indigenous and Black Resistance
Crystal McKinnon explains how colonialism in Australia and the United States is related, both resulting in racial discrimination.
Before Classes Begin, Morehouse Gives Its Freshmen a Lesson in Belonging
Incoming students at Morehouse College in Atlanta are joining a brotherhood, and many will remain connected well after graduation.
HBCUs make up just 3% of U.S. colleges but produce 28% of Black STEM graduates
UNCF released a report about the outsized impact of HBCUs on Black students during the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta.
Lawsuit alleges bias in a company’s automated hiring tools
A federal lawsuit against Workday alleges its automated hiring tools discriminate against Black, female, disabled, and older applicants. Read the details.
Crowley wins Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic primary for governor in a photo finish
Crowley retracted his campaign resignation after receiving an endorsement for Governor Evers, which helped him narrowly beat Hong.
Madagascar moves to reclaim colonial-era land still registered to foreigners
Madagascar’s National Assembly adopted a law that will transfer the last remaning properties from foreign to local ownership.
Haitians Dismissed From Jobs, Fit With Ankle Monitors After TPS Ends
NYC terminates Haitian city workers following the end of Temporary Protected Status resulting in job loss, ICE monitoring, and deportation.
As Chicago rethinks its monuments, an artist surrounds George Washington with ‘Other Washingtons’
A new exhibit in Chicago features the work of Amanda Williams, who asks who is worthy of being monumentized in our society.
Yes, It’s Called ‘White People School.’ Here’s What It Teaches
One advocate has designed a program for white students to learn about issues such as racism and reparations.
This rising painter reimagines Renaissance art in a cocoa plantation in Cameroon
African artist Marc Padeu’s paintings subvert history and reveal humanity despite a lack of artistic infrastructure in this continent.
