Breaking News! History in the Making
D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
The mural and plaza were installed after George Floyd’s death in 2020 sparked support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
This Date in History: The American Negro Academy Begins
Rev. Alexander Crummell spearheaded the academy to encourage intellectual pursuits while fighting against assaults.
Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey Leap into International Women’s Day with Their Very Own Barbies
Mattel has released multiple dolls honoring women. including athletes, ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
Centuries-old slavery rulings continue to shape American law today. Explore how these precedents influence modern jurisprudence and the ongoing fight for justice. Read more on AFRO.
Jordan Chiles’ Memoir Details the Racism She Recognized In Gymnastics At Just 7
The Olympian, who has been involved with gymnastics for most of her life, tells all in her memoir.
Group demands more transparency and accountability from MPS over dangerous lead levels in schools
After a child tested positive for lead exposure that originated at school, the Milwaukee community wants more answers.
Family of Malcolm X seeks declassification of government files as multi-million-dollar lawsuit continues.
Malcolm X’s family is requesting the declassification of government files related to his assassination. This comes amid their ongoing multi-million-dollar lawsuit.
What Happens When Strangers Talk Openly About Race?
Healing circles at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County build common ground among students to spark action and healing.
Detroit woman suing police, claiming faulty facial recognition technology led to unjust arrest
In the latest case of racially-based false identifications, a Detroit woman believes that facial recognition played a role.
Artist offers preview of sculpture coming to Darbo-Worthington neighborhood
Sculptor Austen Brantley from Detroit is creating a sculpture that will be installed this summer in Madison.
‘Last Seen’: After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones
The books draws from nearly 5,000 letters and ads to tell the stories of people who spent years searching for family stolen during slavery.
Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
Apple is the most recent company to consider ending DEI programs after a recent change in political and social attitudes.
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song,’ dies at 88
The songstress who had been living with ALS, which prevented her from singing anymore, since 2022, passed peacefully.
‘Fixing a problem we didn’t cause’: Black Appalachian activists cultivating power
Black activists in Appalachia challenge stereotypes and advocate for social and economic improvements in their communities. Their efforts focus on reshaping the narrative around Black identity in the region while addressing issues such as healthcare, education, and safety.
VSU, 18 other HBCUs affected by suspension of scholarship program benefiting Black students
Donald Trump’s anti-DEI efforts led to the end of a scholarship by the USDA that benefited Black students at HBCUs.
Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times
One social media user championed the hashtag #BlackMenSmile to spread positivity and showcase Black joy.
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Works ‘On the Side of Love’
ABHM’s creative director Brad Pruitt sat down for an interview about his role at the museum with Tom Lenz of the Shepherd Express.
In Derrick Adams’ paintings, Black history collides joyfully with the present
The Gagosian gallery in London is currently showcasing work by artist Derrick Adams whose work often depicts Black joy.
Richmond couple creates nonprofit to help current and future HBCU students
One couple who sees the value of a college education has started a fund to help HBCUs and the students they serve.
