Breaking News! History in the Making
Rep. Glenn Ivey helps secure nearly $12 million in federal funds for Montgomery and Prince George’s County, Md.
A Maryland representative has secured funding to free up space that can be used for low-income housing.
International News: They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria’s forests
Yesterday, 287 children were kidnapped by motorcycle-riding gunmen outside their school in Kaduna state, Nigeria. This is the largest school kidnapping case since 2014.
UNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Working to Advance Black Educational Opportunities
An elegant event recognizing the UNCF’s history of making education accessible attracted celebrities and raised money.
D.C. Fashion Week displays cultural pride during international showcase
A recent fashion show in Washington, D.C., highlighted Black models and fashion designers, among others.
Top 2023 movies shows diversity in Hollywood is paying off
The top movies of 2023 boast more diverse casts than have been seen in the past, which might even point to why they’re so popular in the first place.
Trump says racist things about Black voters. Why are some defending him?
Despite regularly making racist comments, Trump still has a loyal troop of Black voters behind him. The former president appeals to the Black community with promises of safer streets and financial stability, among other things.
The Zyn Craze: Nicotine’s New Disguise
With the Black community facing disproportionate rates of cancer compared to other groups, parents are becoming increasingly worried about the carcinogens in nicotine devices accessible to teens.
ABHM Book Club presents The Water Dancer By Ta-Nehisi Coates
ABHM will be reading The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates and discussing it virtually on March 21st. In this gripping tale by the acclaimed Coates, the protagonist Hiram Walker, born into slavery, discovers a mysterious power after a near-death experience. Determined to escape bondage and liberate his family, he navigates the covert battlegrounds of slavery, fueled by love and resilience, in a poignant story of defiance and courage.
Family of man shot dead by police sues officer for ‘excessive and deadly force’
After Devonte Brown was killed by a cop using “excessive and deadly force,” his family and friends seek closure by filing a federal lawsuit against the officer.
Trump supporters target black voters with faked AI images
AI-generated images of Donald Trump with Black voters may fool some people, but others see through the ruse.
Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s killing in rare case against medical responders
In a first-of-its-kind case, a paramedic has been sentenced for his role in the death of a Black teenager, Elijah McClain.
University of Florida eliminates all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to new state rule
A new Florida law means that some roles and departments have been eliminated from colleges like the University of Florida.
The Truth of Black History Will Set You Free
The real story of Black people in the U.S., is silenced in schools by law in some states, but is being told in churches and houses of worship.
Rebuilding Tulsa With or Without Reparations
Anneliese Burner examines the media dedicated to spreading the story of Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood.
A Mississippi Civil War memorial now includes more Black military history
Thanks to the efforts of a historian at the Vicksburg National Military Park, Black Union soldiers have not been given proper honors.
Slave Play writer says black-only nights ‘allow black people to feel safe at theatre’
Jeremy O Harris, the writer of “Slave Play,” desire for Black audiences to feel safe while watching his show led to “Black out nights.”
The Scandal of Clarence Thomas’s New Clerk
Justice Thomas has taken a young woman into his home and under a wing even after racists messages she sent surfaced online.
Opinion: What it means to be born Black in Germany
A Black German woman reflects on her feelings of exclusion growing up as one of the only Black people in her German hometown. She received many comments about her heritage that plenty of African Americans and other people of color can relate to as well.
Beyond 40 Acres and a Mule
While federal laws and funding for reparations has lagged, some cities have found ways to help their Black residents.
