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The slow strangulation of Black business opportunity
Despite making up 24% of eligible businesses, minority-owned firms received 3% of federal contract awards.
Outcry Roils BAFTAs After Guest With Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lind
One of the hosts chastised BAFTA for not talking about the incident, while others are criticizing the BBC for airing the racial slur.
Hunter College to Review Professor’s ‘Abhorrent’ Remarks at Meeting
The teacher, who was unaware she could be heard, said her entire comment wasn’t heard and she was describing racist tropes to her child.
City of Huntsville celebrates black artists at African American Art Festival
Black artists were able to show off their artwork at Huntsville Art Festival as part of the Black history month celebration.
Relooted: the South African video game where players take back artefacts from western museums
The video game, which was inspired after the creator’s mother returned from a museum visit in shock, is available on Steam and Xbox.
Honoring Black History Means Protecting Black Futures
Resilience is not protection. If we truly honor civil rights history, we must invest in the systems that safeguard Black youth wellbeing today.
31 Colleges Agree to End Partnerships With PhD Project
The schools agreed to end partnerships to continue receiving funds, which Donald Trump has been using as leverage in its anti-DEI campaign.
A new bill aims to bring justice to Black boys buried in hidden graveyard
Maryland state delegate Jeffrie E. Long Jr. has sponsored a bill that would require investigation into the states role in the boys’ deaths.
African American Choral Ensemble brings together 100 voices for anniversary concert
The African American coral ensemble choir represents and honors the history and future of the choir, which was established in 1975 by Portia K and founder of African-American art Institute, Herman Hudson.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Titan Who Upended Politics, Dies
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Civil Rights pioneer, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King passed away on February 17th, 2026. at the age of 84.
How Milwaukee residents and civil rights activists pushed Milwaukee Public Schools to desegregate
Wisconsin Watch catalogs nearly 30 years of activism that finally led to desegregation in Milwaukee’s schools.
Becoming the Civil Rights Queen
As an attorney and activist, Constance Baker Motley fought for equal rights inside the courtroom and out.
Black U.S. Olympians Take the Spotlight at the Winter Games
Over 200 of the athletes representing our county at the Winter Olympics are Black, with many taking home medals.
100 Years After a Black Family Was Forced Out, a Descendant Sues a California City
The great-granddaughter of a couple who left town after facing threats of violence wants more than a token memorial.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Performance Uses Cultural Storytelling To Center Puerto Rican Pride And A Message Of Unity
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance was a living tribute to Afro‑Caribbean history, showcasing the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Reading the Nation at 250: Who Is Missing From the Story?
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, a federal reading initiative reveals a glaring truth: the nation is still telling its story without Black women.
Military Veteran Deported to Jamaica After 50 Years in US
Wade, who had been in ICE detention for months, was deported despite pleas from Congressman David Scott to let him remain.
Organizations celebrate 100th anniversary of Black History Month
What originated as Negro History Month has persisted for a century, teaching about the trials and tribulations of Black history.
How Archives Tell the Truth America Tries to Forget
Shanna Ward’s new book required her to delve deep into archives to unveil history about resistance in the antebellum south.
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
PBS’s four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History explores the complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, shaped by shared struggles and tested by tensions. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., it traces their civic and cultural alliances from the early 20th century through the civil rights era. Premiering February 3 at 9/8c, the series invites reflection on the challenges and promise of multiracial solidarity.
