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Doechii named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year
The performer, who was the first female rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, has been turning heads since entering the charts in 2023.
How Birmingham’s Youngest Mayor Tore Down a ’52-Foot Lie’
In Son of Birmingham, Randall Woodfin reveals how he fought violence and racism as the major of the Alabama city.
Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms
As violence sends Haitians in search of asylum, the president wants to end a program that offers assistance.
60 years after Bloody Sunday, legacy of martyrs’ guides fight for voting rights
Honoring civil rights martyrs, this piece highlights the ongoing fight for voting rights 60 years after Bloody Sunday.
Calls to Free George Floyd’s Murderer Grow — Here’s Why It’s Unlikely to Happen
Christina Carrega explains how convicted murderer Derek Chauvin is unlikely to be pardoned, despite some on the right calling for it.
D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
The mural and plaza were installed after George Floyd’s death in 2020 sparked support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
This Date in History: The American Negro Academy Begins
Rev. Alexander Crummell spearheaded the academy to encourage intellectual pursuits while fighting against assaults.
Owner of Nevada’s first African American Museum fights for support amid city’s competing plans
While the previous museum is on hold due to financial concerns, the owner still has the largest collection of materials in the city.
Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey Leap into International Women’s Day with Their Very Own Barbies
Mattel has released multiple dolls honoring women. including athletes, ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
Centuries-old slavery rulings continue to shape American law today. Explore how these precedents influence modern jurisprudence and the ongoing fight for justice. Read more on AFRO.
Jordan Chiles’ Memoir Details the Racism She Recognized In Gymnastics At Just 7
The Olympian, who has been involved with gymnastics for most of her life, tells all in her memoir.
Group demands more transparency and accountability from MPS over dangerous lead levels in schools
After a child tested positive for lead exposure that originated at school, the Milwaukee community wants more answers.
Family of Malcolm X seeks declassification of government files as multi-million-dollar lawsuit continues.
Malcolm X’s family is requesting the declassification of government files related to his assassination. This comes amid their ongoing multi-million-dollar lawsuit.
What Happens When Strangers Talk Openly About Race?
Healing circles at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County build common ground among students to spark action and healing.
Detroit woman suing police, claiming faulty facial recognition technology led to unjust arrest
In the latest case of racially-based false identifications, a Detroit woman believes that facial recognition played a role.
Artist offers preview of sculpture coming to Darbo-Worthington neighborhood
Sculptor Austen Brantley from Detroit is creating a sculpture that will be installed this summer in Madison.
‘Last Seen’: After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones
The books draws from nearly 5,000 letters and ads to tell the stories of people who spent years searching for family stolen during slavery.
Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
Apple is the most recent company to consider ending DEI programs after a recent change in political and social attitudes.
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song,’ dies at 88
The songstress who had been living with ALS, which prevented her from singing anymore, since 2022, passed peacefully.
‘Fixing a problem we didn’t cause’: Black Appalachian activists cultivating power
Black activists in Appalachia challenge stereotypes and advocate for social and economic improvements in their communities. Their efforts focus on reshaping the narrative around Black identity in the region while addressing issues such as healthcare, education, and safety.
