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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

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Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Femi Owolade dives into the messiness of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade when asking an important question about who should pay for reparations.

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Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family’s slavery links

Pierre Guillon de Prince has apologized for his ancestors, who were shipowners who transported ​around 4,500 enslaved Africans.

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“DEI is Dead”: Dept. of Ed. Faces Backlash Over Social Media Post

The U.S. Dept. of Education, faces scrutiny over a “DEI is DEAD” post. Critics warn of a shift in federal agency communication styles.

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The Incredible Story of Edmonia Lewis, America’s First Black and Indigenous International Art Star

A traveling exhibit seven years in the making shows off the work of an unlikely artist who forged her own path.

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A musical project sheds light on Boston’s Black labor history

The album and podcast use music to tell the story of those who worked on railroads, including Black trainporters.