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Judge orders new trial for officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death
A risk of bias by the original judge may have compromised the ruling, leading to a second judge ordering a new trial.

The New Orleans That Hurricane Katrina Revealed
The storm disproportionately impacted the Black residents in New Orleans, many of whom are still suffering because of it.

Three Black Siblings Create Heartfelt Children’s Book to Honor Late Grandfather and Celebrate Elders
Texas has redrawn congressional maps, giving power to white voters, who are the minority, and diluting others’ votes.

NAACP sues Texas over congressional redistricting, saying it strips Black voters of political power
Texas has redrawn congressional maps, giving power to white voters, who are the minority, and diluting others’ votes.

Solving the U.S. Black Maternal Health Crisis Could Save Lives and Dollars
Thousands of Black lives and billions of dollars could be saved if the U.S. was no longer one of the highest maternal-mortality rates among high-income nations.

Kemi Badenoch reveals ‘hysterical’ level of personal attacks faced as a black woman
Both her colleagues and constituents have said and done racist things during her tenure as party leader.

Howard President Resigns Amid Housing Crisis and Student Outrage
Vinson. who was criticized for his lack of experience with historically Black institutions, when he was appointed, will step down from the role.

WATCH: Resources to Help You Buy Black
The Blapp app, nicknamed The Black Amazon, is one of several tech solutions making it a snap to shop Black-owned businesses.

The Founders of This New Development Say You Must Be White to Live There
The Arkansas attorney general is investigating whether the community, which has been designed for white residents only, breaks any laws

Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’
The president’s recent tweets attacked the museum for telling the truth about the long horrors of slavery in the United States of America.

From Chains to Checkpoints: MAGA’s Fugitive Slave Act Playbook
The US has enabled the forced removal of Black and Brown people under legal pretense for centuries, leading to ongoing racial disparities.

Decades of Water Neglect Pushed This Alabama Activist Into Politics
Carletta Davis, a local environmental justice advocate, has decided to enter politics after President Trump rolled back regulations.

Even at 1%, new tax will burden African immigrants who send money back home
This part of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” targets immigrants as a soure of revenue without a thought for the people who it will hurt.

The Atlanta club where pleasure and hip-hop dealmaking collide
The new documentary provides an inside look into the unique culture of the Atlanta strip club, which is frequented by rappers.

NAACP Town Halls Aim To Mobilize Black Voters For Midterms
The town halls will feature local elected officials and detail how the Trump administration’s policies have specifically hurt Black communities.

Green Card Holder Detained in Texas Begs ICE to Deport Him
A man with sickle cell diseases who has been detained in Texas without medication is begging to be deported where he can seek treatment.

White House Posts Black Mugshots on Social Media; It’s Racism
The president seized the Washington DC PD and the White House is posting mugshots as part of “Operation Making D.C. Safe & Beautiful.”

The Federal Retreat From Fighting Environmental Racism Has Begun
General Iron, was almost comically racist. The business, which shreds junk cars and other items in order to sell the metal, had long operated in the very wealthy and very white Lincoln Park neighborhood on the North Side of the city.

Revealed: the long-suppressed stories of the world’s oldest slave ship
Divers and researchers are revealing the history of the ship that was sunk to hide evidenced of its involvement in slavery.