Breaking News! History in the Making
Lawsuit seeking reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre is dismissed
A lawsuit seeking reparations to address historical damage done by the 1921 Tulsa Massacre has been dismissed, as the survivors failed to provide proof of “individualized injury.”
Why Black Folks Need to Know About Plastic Free July
Recognizing plastic pollution doesn’t just help the planet, it can improve the health of marginalized people.
U.S. Forest Service and HBCUs unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting
Several HBCUs have partnered with a government agency to create an apprenticeship program for tomorrow’s forest firefighters.
Angelina Jolie says racial disparity in health care has ‘endangered’ her children of color
Angelina Jolie, who has adopted several children internationally, speaks out about the treatment her children receive in medical settings.
Some Black Twitter users hope this app will be a safe space
For Black social media users hoping for a safe space and a new home in the aftermath of Elon Musk’s Twitter, Spill might be the answer.
NFL secures $78 million in loans from Black, community and women-led banks
By taking loans from Black- and women-owned banks, the NFL is ultimately investing in and helping those businesses.
Black Artists Say A.I. Shows Bias, With Algorithms Erasing Their History
Some Black artists are concerned over the implications of the inherent racial bias in AI algorithms, which are becoming more common.
Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard
A lawsuit argues the necessity of affirmative action at Harvard in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning the education policy.
U.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, and most deaths were among Black women
A recent study examined the mortality rates for pregnant women, revealing harrowing and surprising numbers for Black women.
Dutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade
While few European leaders who admitted culpability for slavery, the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander issued an apology.
ABHM Book Club Presents: The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted For Young People)
This month’s book selection is “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted for Young People)” by Jeanne Theoharis, which we will discuss via Zoom. The event will be led by ABHM’s Jr Griots (docents)!
Sotomayor and Jackson slam idea that U.S. is ‘colorblind’
Justices Sotomayor and Brown Jackson are not staying quiet about the Supreme Court’s decisions to strike down affirmative action.
Supreme Court strikes down college affirmative action programs
The Supreme Court has officially struck down a law that many believe made college admissions more fair to people of color.
Slavery’s descendants: America’s family secret
A Reuters report reveals on politicians’ slaveholding ancestors encourages us to think critically about our nation’s past.
Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024
SCOTUS has lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the chances that the state will have to create another majority-Black congressional district.
Supreme Court Ruling Presents Challenges for Innocent Federal Prisoners
Innocence may no longer matter for some wrongfully convicted prisoners are a recent Supreme Court decision.
Philip Schuyler Is Knocked Off His Pedestal in Albany
Civil War general Philip J. Schuyler is in the public eye again, and this time not just because of Hamilton.
How ex-Confederates spread racist attitudes far and wide after the Civil War
The National Bureau of Economic Research has traced the impact of former Confederates migrating from the south and brining racism with them.
In its push for more Black players, MLB hopes results are on the horizon from grassroots efforts
After a record low number of Black MLB players in the last few years, efforts are being made to focus recruitment tactics on diversity.
