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City of Tulsa Provides Significant Archeological, DNA Updates in 1921 Graves Investigation

Tulsa’s Mayor Nichols announced the confirmation that a veteran was a victim of the massacre and the finding of a potential victim’s remains.

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Congrats on Your Baby — Now Pay This Extra $8,000

We must confront the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric—and why it matters now more than ever to Black communities.

The larger Mellen Park will host this year's Juneteenth festivities in Pittsburgh (Cbaile19, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Funk, hip-hop and R&B hitmakers to descend on Pittsburgh for Juneteenth celebration

Pittsburgh’s 2025 Juneteenth celebration with be bigger than ever and includes some surprising musicians in the lineup.

'Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls' is a recently released graphic novel that tells the story of an escaped slave who secured his freedom during the Civil War by commandeering a Confederate ship to secure his and his family's freedom.  (Photo courtesy of Legion M)

New Graphic Novel Spotlights Robert Smalls, Who Escaped Slavery on a Stolen Confederate Ship

The author, who has previously written for Marvel, was moved to create this graphic novel to retell Robert Smalls’ incredible story.

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NAACP Breaks a 116-Year Tradition — And It Speaks Volumes

The NAACP is taking a stand and making a statement against fascism by refusing to hold their annual convention while Trump is president.

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Our Lives Are on the Line—Again: What Political Violence Means for Black America

We must confront the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric—and why it matters now more than ever to Black communities.

Maitland Keiler at the Alonzo A. Young, Sr. Enrichment & Historical Center in Royal. “Our people went through something to get this land,” Keiler said. (Malissa Williams, Saúl Martínez)

As Juneteenth approaches, Black Florida community renews preservation bid

Residents, who are mostly descended from enslaved people, want their community on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Death of Ananda Lewis: A Warning for Black Women

Over 300 children and adults are currently on a waitlist to receive heart surgery in the US, some of whom may die whle waiting.

The Schomburg Center at New York Public Library (Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

A Mecca for Black History Turns 100

The usually quiet library welcomed a joyful celebration and recognition for a century of honoring Black culture and history.

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Summerfest Juneteenth Celebration: First ever in Milwaukee

The partnership brings together two of the city–and state’s–biggest festivals this summer, combining music and Black culture.

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Justice vs. ‘Just Us’: Should Black People Care About ICE?

Some in the Black community have looked the other way while ICE agent have mostly focused on detaining certain groups, including Latinos.

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Sly Stone Believed Everybody Is a Star: The Massive Legacy of an Avant-Funk Revolutionary

Rob Sheffield examines the recently departed Stone’s unique musical style, including his inspiration and those musicians he later inspired.

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Black Entrepreneurs in Charlotte Launch $3.7M Campaign to Build Innovation Center

Entrepreneurs in Charlotte, North Carolina, are coming together to build a creative hub designed to support and uplift small Black businesses no matter the industry.

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Trump’s ban stalls lifesaving treatment for Haitian children who need to travel for surgery

Over 300 children and adults are currently on a waitlist to receive heart surgery in the US, some of whom may die whle waiting.

Synthetic braids may not be safer than chemical relaxers according to new research (Michael Starkie/Unsplash)

Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested

While many Black women have swapped out hair relaxers for braids, they may be unaware of the risks posed by VOCs in these products.

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Judge weighs government’s request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

Newly released FBI records uncover the extent of government surveillance and attempt to discredit Martin Luther King Jr. during the height of the civil rights movement.

Jheanelle K. Wilkins, the current chair of Maryland's Black Caucus (Orangeblue222, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Maryland’s Black Caucus Leadership: Driven by Faith and Service

Delegates Jheanelle Wilkins, Stephanie Smith, Karen Toles, and Melissa Wells are blending politics and purpose.

The current exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" is organized into 12 conceptual and chronological groupings. On display here is the "Heritage" category blending African dress with Western tailoring traditions. (Adrianna Newell for NPR)

A look at the Met Museum’s exhibition on Black dandyism

The museum’s latest exhibit, which inspired the 2025 Met Gala, pays homage to the fashion of Black dandies.

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Why The History of Segregated Facilities Matters in the Trump Era

America has come a long way since the institution of segregation, a system of enforced separation based on race, that lasted well into the 20th century. It involved laws, policies, and social customs that kept Black and white Americans apart in public spaces, schools, transportation, housing, and more.

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Tulsa’s new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to ‘repair’ impact of 1921 Race Massacre

Mayor Nichols does not call the payments “reparations” because it’s a loaded term, and the approach will focus on racial repair generally.

“19 Black New Orleanians’ heads were dismembered and shipped to Leipzig University”

19 Black New Orleanians’ heads were dismembered and shipped to Leipzig University in Germany for research.