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How Theodore Roosevelt and American Democracy was Influenced by Buganda: The Real Wakanda
President Theodore Roosevelt’s perspectives changed after his inspired visit to the East African kingdom of Buganda. His “support for the aspirations of Black people would […] grow until the end of his life in 1919.”
Can a bill to boost Mexican American and Black ethnic studies pass in Texas?
Only 58 of 1250 Texas school districts teach African American studies, but a bill from Rep. Christina Morales could change that.
In Newark, a Harriet Tubman monument replaces Christopher Columbus
In place of a statue of an explorer known for genocide now sits an interactive statue dedicated to abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
Making site of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot a monument would honor victims and inspire change
Too few people know about the Springfield Massacre of 1908, and Walter Katz believes making the site a memorial would have a profound impact.
Black Californians don’t see the state’s reparations task force as a guarantee of compensation
Some Black Californians believe that reparations are necessary, but they very much doubt the most effective policies will come to pass.
This Program for Black Teens Makes College Success a Reality
The nonprofit Chicago Scholars works with high school students for a seven-year cycle that covers the transition to and beyond college.
Black diabetes patients welcome Eli Lilly’s price cap, but say systemic medical barriers remain
The price cap will have a major effect on Black people with diabetes, who are more prone to struggle to pay for insulin.
Bernadette Carey Smith, Black Reporter in Mostly White Newsrooms, Dies at 83
Bernadette Carey Smith, one of the first Black female journalists for the New York Times and the Washington Post, dies at 83.
Here’s Why We Shouldn’t Fund the Police
Brianna Patt argues why the recent increase in Dallas police funding is not the solution, especially for the Black community.
Postal Service Celebrates Author Toni Morrison New Forever Stamp
The United States Postal Service celebrates the life and legacy of author Toni Morrison (1931-2019) by creating a postal stamp in her honor.
Mississippi Senate OKs bill affecting majority-Black city
Mississippi’s Republican-led Senate voted Tuesday to pass a bill appointing white judges inside the majority-Black capital city of Jackson.
The Women Behind the Black Press
Professor Ava Thompson Greenwell knows it’s time for Black women in journalism to receive credit for their work.
Bloody Sunday: President Biden Travels to Selma for 58th Anniversary
President Biden’s visit to Selma honors the struggle for racial voting equality in the face of violent opposition.
A U.S. federal agency is suing Exxon after 5 nooses were found at a Louisiana complex
The EEOC has gotten involved in a case after ExxonMobil failed to investigate racial intimidating at one of its facilities.
Black journalism students get to be White House correspondents for a day
Students from 47 historically Black colleges and universities were invited to an exclusive news briefing last week with Vice President Harris.
At the NAACP, Racial Justice Means Climate Justice
The NAACP is working toward achieving climate justice for Black communities. A current focus is on water quality in Jackson, MS.
What You Should Know About Adultification Bias
Black children and their parents must deal with adultification and its consequences, including violence an sexualization, on a daily basis.
A Law Was Meant to Free Sick or Aging Inmates. Instead, Some Are Left to Die in Prison.
The First Step Act was supposed to help free terminally ill and aging federal inmates who pose little or no threat to public safety. But while petitions for compassionate release skyrocketed during the pandemic, judges denied most requests, including Jimmy Dee Stout, aged 62 with terminal lung cancer, who wants to die at home.
Data Shows That Seattle’s Preschool Program Is A Wise Investment
A preschool program in Seattle helps children of color better prepare for kindergarten according to a report.
