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Elon Musk’s AI Empire Accused of Polluting Black Communities
Elon Musk’s xAI faces a lawsuit from the NAACP for operating unpermitted gas turbines in Memphis, over air pollution and community health.
After 50 Years, A Black Woman Developer Is Reclaiming Land Taken From Her Community
With just 0.1% of developers being Black women, Anyeley Hallov’a is building on her own terms and bringing resources back to the community
Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?
Femi Owolade dives into the messiness of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade when asking an important question about who should pay for reparations.
Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family’s slavery links
Pierre Guillon de Prince has apologized for his ancestors, who were shipowners who transported around 4,500 enslaved Africans.
“DEI is Dead”: Dept. of Ed. Faces Backlash Over Social Media Post
The U.S. Dept. of Education, faces scrutiny over a “DEI is DEAD” post. Critics warn of a shift in federal agency communication styles.
The Incredible Story of Edmonia Lewis, America’s First Black and Indigenous International Art Star
A traveling exhibit seven years in the making shows off the work of an unlikely artist who forged her own path.
A musical project sheds light on Boston’s Black labor history
The album and podcast use music to tell the story of those who worked on railroads, including Black trainporters.
‘Let’s be this more.’ Artemis II pilot Victor Glover comes home to cheering neighbors
Glover was among four astronauts who spent 10 days in space to on a mission around the moon to test systems for future missions.
Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at social justice center that trained civil rights icons
Man linked to white supremacist movements pleaded guilty Monday to setting a fire that destroyed the historic social justice center.
Black Service Members Warn Military Is Moving Backward
Across the military branches, Black service members feel less welcomed and valued, leading them to doubt their future in the military.
Decades in the works, African American Cultural Garden breaking ground on final phase
Thoughtfully chosen design and features, including those that promote accessibility, pay homage to the culture that arose despite oppression.
Black-led nonprofits didn’t see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020’s racial reckoning
While large Black-led nonprofits saw increased funding for several years, smaller organizations that could benefit greatly were not so blessed.
Bayou Barbie Got Her Dream House: Now We Pray No Black Woman Catches A Fever
An angel’s dream has been fulfilled now that Angel Reese, the former Chicago Sky star, is headed to the Atlanta Dream.
Behind a hidden door, the riches of west African art
Art trading remains popular through and beyond Africa as the art from around the continent is desired by local and international collectors.
58 years ago: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated
We remember the assassination of the activist, whose views were often maligned by white America for being too extreme.
Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds
Despite spending more than £10 million, the initiative has failed to lead to significant and lasting change without govertnment enforcement.
Is calling a woman ‘auntie’ ageist harassment – or a mark of respect? It’s a trickier question than you think
A NHS tribunal has highlighted the importance of professional boundaries. Calling a colleague “auntie” can constitute workplace harassment.
Protests and cancellations mar Trump administration’s America 250 tour
Linda McMahon’s “History Rocks!” tour hits roadblocks as multiple states cancel stops amid claims of partisan indoctrination and hypocrisy.
How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface
A new book details how widely white people participated in minstrelsy and wore Black face for entertainment.
