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King Charles faces calls for slavery reparations in Bahamas on official Caribbean trip
King Charles III arrived in the Bahamas on Tuesday, where he faced demands for an apology and reparations.
Memphis’ Data Center Vote Has Black Residents Feeling Betrayed
After months of organizing and hours of contentious debate, Memphis residents watched city leaders reject a lengthy pause on AI data centers — something that state Rep. Justin Pearson, center, called a betrayal of their communities. (Anderseidesvik, Wikimedia)
‘This Isn’t Just A Sport. It’s A Whole Way of Life’: Ivan McClellan On Documenting Black Cowboy Culture In New Book ‘Eight Seconds: Legacy In Motion
Step beyond the traditional frontier myth. Ivan McClellan’s new book captures the rich, enduring legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from Black, Asian and mixed backgrounds 33% less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer via routine screening.
Transatlantic slavery victims remembered in London
Planning has begun for a bronze sculpture depicting a cowrie shell, which has become a powerful reminder of slavery.
The Battle Over Black Representation in the South
The gutting of the Voting Rights Act and redistricting are shaping Mississippi’s Senate race and mobilizing Black voters across the South.
For Black Women in Political Office, Speaking Out Can Come at a Cost
Black women in elected office face mounting political backlash and retaliation for challenging those in power.
‘There are no people’: Springfield, Ohio, faces loss of Haitian residents
Deportations have led to job openings that can’t be filled and loss of revenue at the Haitan community stays close to home.
Black Household Wealth Fell 25% While White, Hispanic And Asian Households Gained. Here’s What Drove It, Per New Fed Data
A study comparing wealth between 2022 and 2025 found that Black families suffered more than other Americans.
Police Shooting of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley ‘Was Justified,’ Mississippi Attorney General Says
The public is demanding justice that the attorney general failed to provide after a police officer shot and killed a Black child.
An extraordinary life: descendant welcomes biography of woman ‘gifted’ to Queen Victoria
Bonetta lived a life of renown, becoming one of the most artistically represented and widely reported African women of her time. (Camille Silvy, Wikimedia)
A New Chapter in Black Medical Education
The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine has received preliminary Medical Education approval, becoming the nation’s fifth HBCU medical school.
Chaos Ensues After Memphis Delays Vote on Musk’s Data Centers
Memphis officials have delayed a decision on whether to halt new data center construction for one year. Residents concerned about pollution from Musk’s AI operations say the city needs to act.
Reenacting Milwaukee history with AI reveals persistent racial bias in bringing the past to life
Cora Yalbrin, Milwaukee Independent Born into slavery in 1818, Gillespie bought his freedom, built a life in Milwaukee and became central to the legal fight that secured voting rights for Black men in Wisconsin. When he attempted to vote in Milwaukee in 1865, election officials refused to give him a ballot because he was Black.…
Kamala Harris set to campaign in Wisconsin with Democratic gubernatorial hopeful David Crowley
The former Vice President will suppport the Milwaukee County executive who will be opposing republican Tom Tiffany next month for governor.
Barriers facing black and south Asian music events ‘cost London up to £141m a year’
A report reveals that Black and South Asian music events in London face disproportionate licensing barriers, costing up to £141m annually.
University of Maryland club tennis team suspended after sharing racist imagery
While only a few student athletes were involved, the administration has chosen to suspend the entire club in response to the racist image.
Where Black and Indigenous Histories Meet
What does it mean to belong when Black and Indigenous histories meet within one family? Nehemiah D. Frank explores ancestry, tribal citizenship, historical injustices, and the right to embrace every part of one’s identity while honoring the complicated histories that shape America.
Met chief says ‘toxicity’ around DEI will not stop him recruiting more black and Asian officers
Mark Rowley says inclusivity is crucial for the force and he refuses to be ‘blown off course’ by critics
