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Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress
Milwaukee is one of several cities that diverted money away from policing toward social programs to improve communities and reduce crime.
A look at the promise by George Floyd’s family to 38th and Chicago area in the years since grants awarded
Small Minneapolis businsses are among those who received part of nearly $500,000 in grants dispersed by George Floyd’s family.
Praise and dismay in South Africa over president’s meeting with Trump
Many South Africans have praised their president, Cyril Ramaphosa, for staying calm when Donald Trump ambushed him in the Oval Office
DOJ Under Trump Shuts Down Police Reform Cases Sparked by Floyd, Taylor Deaths
The new administration has closed investigations in multiple states that were looking into police violence.
5 Years After George Floyd’s Death, Activists Say the Promise of Change Remains Unfulfilled
George Floyd’s murder turned attention to anti-Black violence by police, but that attention hasn’t led to enough progress, according to many.
Sirens Failed. FEMA Didn’t Show Up. Now Black St. Louis Recovers from Deadly Tornadoes Alone.
Due to government changes, Black residents in St. Louis have no where to turn after an F-3 tornado hit the area.
Malcolm X Still Scares America That’s Why Schools Erase Him
Malcolm X Still Scares America That’s Why Schools Erase Him
Redlining Shaped the Power Grid. Communities of Color Are Still Paying the Price.
The far-reaching impacts of redlining include unfair electricity costs that still plague many Black communities.
This Date in History: Brown v. Board of Education Is Decided
Heather Cox Richardson discusses two landmark civil rights anniversaries this weekend, includinf the one that barred school segregarion.
As Iberville grapples with Nottoway fire, property owner says he will consider rebuilding
Many in the Black community have mixed feelings after the Nottoway Plantation, the largest in the country, was destroyed by fire.
Trump Asked EPA Employees to Snitch on Colleagues Working on DEI Initiatives. They Declined.
EPA mployees haven’t reported their colleagues for working on projects deemed unacceptable by Donald Trump and his administration.
Black Students Are Being Watched Under AI and They Know It
Schools have adopted the use of AI to track students’ activities, which can often create an oppressive and policing atmosphere.
More Than 106,000 Black Women Lost Jobs Last Month
As the government and businsses roll back DEI programs, Black women in the USA are losing their jobs in droves.
Pope Leo’s family tree shows ties to a prominent Creole family of color in Louisiana
Genealogists have traced the new Pope’s ancestry to the Creole community in Louisiana, proving how historic his nomination truly is.
Wausau to unite in rally to honor late George Floyd
The public is invited to join a memorial in the central Wisconsin city where thousands marched for George Floyd in 2020.
‘Law and Order’ star donates $1 million to historically Black Alabama college
The actor, known for her work in Law & Order, made a large donation to the Alabama school where she also gave this year’s commencement speech.
Finally, a Program to Support Black Student Mental Health
66 colleges have already joined the Excellence in Mental Health on Campus program, which includes an 18-month setup process to ensure success.
This Date in History: Henry Bibb, Author, and Emigration Advocate born
Henry Bibb spent time helping others escape slavery like he did while on a quest to find his wife and child.
