Breaking News! History in the Making
America’s first Black U.S. attorney general endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms as redistricting battles reshape the South
The midterm elections represent an opportunity for democrates like Bottoms to break up republican control and preserve Black voting power.
This Date in History: The British Empire Abolishes Slavery
The law commenced on August 1st after being ratified in 1933, but major exceptions allowed the crown’s continued involved in slavery.
Pope Leo Finally Addresses His Black Ancestry and Slavery
The Pope’s Louisiana, whose connections spurred rumors about whether he might be part Black, has finally talked about it.
Mamdani Leaves Door Open to Paying Reparations to Black New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New York City’s historical connection to slavery and weighs in on potential reparations for Black New Yorkers.
Black Creek Freedmen Sue Chief David Hill Over Unissued Citizenship Cards
While the Creek Nation’s Supreme Court ruled last year that citizenship should be restored, Chief Hill has blocked the issuance of citizenship cards.
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, dies at 99
Saar collected and exhibited pieces that would sometimes be considered racist and transformed the meaning into Black power.
‘I was freaking out,’ says Howard University student among 500 unenrolled over tuition payment
While the schools claims to have unenrolled students who failed to respond to campus communications, many students received nothing before now.
How One Woman Landed in Jail Over a Fight to Protect Her Family’s Land
One woman’s personal family research helped her identity roots — and land that rightfully belonged to her family — in other states.
Trump orders signs at Smithsonian museum warning of ‘inaccurate’ history
The Trump administration requires warnings at the museum, which it criticized in a 162-page report disagreeing with the information inside.
Former Harlem Globetrotter ‘Big Brown’ Joseph Provides Air Conditioning Units To Louisiana Seniors
Discover how former Harlem Globetrotter James Joseph and his nonprofit deliver life-saving air conditioning to seniors across Louisiana.
Madison police kill man in broad daylight in front of witnesses
The execution of Corey Ruiz by Madison police has sparked protests and comments from those who will soon face off in Wisconsin’s polls.
America keeps mistaking Black children for threats
A boy’s life ended quickly and violently after he was accused of theft, and the man who took his life walks free.
How Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Underscores A Wage Gap That Continues To Persist
Data from the NWLC shows Black women earned 65 cents for every dollar white men made in 2024, underscoring the persistent racial wage gap.
Nolan Wells’ Parent Say Goodbye to Son in Heartbreaking Funeral
Wells’ family has navigated their grief while looking for answers from authorities and being harrassed online.
Trial begins Monday for woman who called Black child a racial slur in Rochester
The case will come down to the jury’s decision about whether racial slurs are protected under first amendement rights.
Moms of Black Babies More Likely to Be Flagged to Police Over Alleged Pregnancy Drug Use
The referrals from welfare agencies happen despite a lack of abuse or neglect, needlessly involving law enforcement with Black families.
As Wildfire Smoke Chokes the Northeast Again, Black Communities Are at Risk
As wildfire smoke chokes the Northeast, Black communities face disproportionate health risks from pollution.
Civil rights leaders announce ‘March on Washington’ to defend voting rights
The Aug. 28 march will be led by the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network and joined by Martin Luther King III and other civil rights leaders.3
Slavery exhibit swapped overnight at Philadelphia’s Independence Park
The actions are the result of a long crusade to whitewash the exhibit at the President’s House site in Independence Park.
