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Alito Said Racism Was Over. Southern States Are Now Rushing to Revive Jim Crow.

South Carolina’s only black member of congress since Reconstruction may soon be out of a seat if proposed redistricting passes.

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Alito Said Racism Was Over. Southern States Are Now Rushing to Revive Jim Crow.

Is Jim Crow returning? New Southern voting maps aim to dismantle majority-Black districts in South Carolina, Alabama, and across the South.

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The Dismantling of Black Studies

While some American universities have taken a stand against anti-DEI policies, others have shuttered vital Black history and culture programs.

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Without Reparations, Black Political Power Will Remain Vulnerable

State legislatures move to redistrict “color-blind” after a landmark SCOTUS ruling. Learn how changes threaten Black representation today.

PAUL OURRY (1719-1793) by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 - 1792) at Saltram. Painted c1748.

Story of enslaved boy featured in 1748 Joshua Reynolds portrait emerges in new study

An investigation has revealed the name of the boy featured with MP Paul Henry Ourry in the nearly 300 year-old painting

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Mental Health Issues Are Now the Top Cause of Maternal Deaths

Mental Health Issues Are Now the Top Cause of Maternal Deaths

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The civil-rights activists planned to change the world, not just the country

When people think of the Civil Rights Movement, they often think of leaders like MLK, ignoring women and grassroots efforts working toward equality.

Raleigh's WSHA is one of the student-run radio stations that was sold or shuttered this year

In the 60s and 70s, Black students demanded a voice on radio. A new project ensures that history isn’t lost

One organization is working to save the archives of HBCU radio stations that have shut down due to funding cuts and other threats.

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A Forum for African Voices Draws Inspiration From a Former Champion

Although curator Koyo Kouoh died unexpectly last year, supporters of her mission are working toward her vision at this year’s Venice Forum.

Representative Ben Waxman of Pennsylvania sponsored the bill that would make white-only communities illegal in the state

Pennsylvania Dems Pass Bill Blocking Whites-Only Towns With No Support From Republicans

Representative Ben Waxman of Pennsylvania sponsored the bill that would make white-only communities illegal in the state

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‘Names can be a barrier’: Black lawyers tackle inclusion

A former British Virgin Islander who moved to the UK to further her career has started a group for Black lawyers like her.

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UK stole 25m years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados, says report

A recent report about the United Kingdom’s involvement in slavery in Barbados put a hard number on the cost.

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The Voting Rights Act is now a ‘dead letter’ after latest Supreme Court decision

While Justice Elena Kagan wrote a strong dissent, the overall decision of the Supreme Court was to weaken race-based voting protections.

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The Voting Rights Act is now a ‘dead letter’ after latest Supreme Court decision

While the impact on voting rights, power, and accessibility remains unknown, many are worried about the latest Supreme Court decision.

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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Black Voting Power Beyond Louisiana

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s new majority-Black district in a 6-3 ruling, exploring the implications for Black voting.

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For 35 Years, This Black Town in Illinois Has Been Told Its Sewage Crisis Isn’t Real

Residents of Cahokia Heights in southern illinois are losing hope for clean water as their basements flood and taps gush sewage.

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Trump Sued For Racial Discrimination, Accused Of Firing 75% of Black Officials At Independent Federal Agencies

Donald Trump, who is firmly against inclusion practices for marginalized folks, reduced diversity in the government through broad layoffs.

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In-your-face racism’ at an elite campus: Black students raise alarm at Pomona College

A series of anti-Black incidents has unsettled the campus, raising questions about race and belonging.

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Taylor Rooks went back home to Georgia and changed lives with $2 million in medical debt relief

The sports journalist started a foundation to helpnd underserved communities like her hometown in Georgia.

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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.

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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