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The Pioneering Black Sci-Fi Writer Behind the Original Wakanda
Without Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins’s science fiction books, the land known as Wakanda would not exist. Yet few know her name.
Read MoreBlack voters in Louisiana ‘embarrassed’ by state’s failure to pass anti-slavery amendment
Changes in an anti-prison labor bill confused Louisiana voters, who ultimately decided not to pass the measure earlier this month.
Read MoreWhat Herschel Walker’s Candidacy Means to Black America
Hershel Walker’s candidacy as a Black man and republican was difficult for some voters, perhaps leading to the runoff election.
Read MoreThe Rise of Black-Owned Birth Centers
A new birthing center in Chicago aims to improve Black maternal and infant health, which currently lags behind white health outcomes.
Read MoreBuilding a Black Male Pipeline Into Public Education
Black Men Educators Convening aims to encourage Black men to become teachers who can encourage students to focus on education.
Read MoreSouth Carolina program aims to boost ranks of Black teachers
Tyler Wright can relate to his students, but low numbers of Black teachers, especially men, mean not all students have this advantage.
Read MoreNew details: What really happened to Shanquella Robinson?
The family of Shanquella Robinson wants answers about the young woman’s mysterious death, which elicited false news coverage.
Read MoreLawsuit: Police captain went on racist ‘rant’
The spotlight is on a Buffalo police officer who made multiple racist remarks at a meeting according to fellow employees.
Read MoreA White Father and Son Allegedly Tried to Kill a Black FedEx Driver. Did Cops Go Easy on Them?
These care against two white men who harassed and assaulted a FedEx driver earlier this year may not have been investigated properly.
Read MoreBlack social media’s voice is critical in pursuing justice, experts say
After Shanquella Robinson’s mysterious death while on vacation, her family and friends took to social media to help find answers.
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