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Democratic Senate candidate wears noose around his neck in ad opposing Senator Rand Paul
Charles Booker (D, KY), Democrat U.S. Senate nominee, released a powerful ad against Rand Paul (R), who opposed an anti-lynching bill.
Read MorePride, Black History Month book displays among those no longer allowed at Lafayette public libraries
Fears of backlash against inclusive books have led to the banning of books about Black and LGBTQ+ communities in one Louisiana library system.
Read MoreBlack America: It’s time to stop taking care of everyone but you
By Sophia A. Nelson, The Grio OPINION: As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close and after two traumatic mass shootings in the past weeks, Sophia Nelson offers some life lessons on self-care. This has been a rough Mental Health Awareness Month for America, but particularly for Black and brown Americans who, in just…
Read MoreJustice Prevails: Descendants of enslaved people at historic plantation win bruising battle to tell their stories
The Montpelier Descendants Committee scored a win enabling them to tell history of the former plantation and its enslaved population more accurately.
Read MoreFor Black Mothers, Breastfeeding Isn’t Always An Option
Like COVID-19, the baby formula shortage has highlighted disparities between Black and other Americans–this time emphasizing medical racism.
Read MoreMarilyn Mosby Drops List of Baltimore Cops With “Integrity Issues”
Maryland’s State Attorney published a list of 300+ Baltimore police officers with “integrity issues” to increase accountability and transparency.
Read MoreBiden signs police reform executive order on George Floyd anniversary
Two years after George Floyd’s murder, President Biden signed an executive order recognizing calling for police reform to prevent Black deaths.
Read MoreA Civil War Among Neighbors Over Confederate-Themed Streets
Some Virginians have tired of seeing street names honoring confederates who fought on the side of slavery and racism in their neighborhoods.
Read MoreAirbnb, New Communities Land Trust plan historic experiences on Black farms
A partnership between Airbnb and Georgia farmers invites guests to absorb history, and learn about Black farming while enjoying the country.
Read MoreNew Justice Dept. policy says agents must intervene if they see abuse
Attorney General Garland announced a new Justice Department policy requiring intervention from federal officers who witness police abuse.
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