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‘For Cruelty’s Sake’: State of Alabama diverts $400 million in COVID funds to build prisons, leaving many in dire straits
Alabama continues its long history of diverting money from deserving programs and people by using COVID-19 relief funds for its prison system.
Read MoreMeet The Black President That Colombia Erased From Its History
Like many, Colombian abolitionist and politician José Nieto Gil’s achievements were forgotten from history because of his skin color.
Read MoreSimone Biles, Denzel Washington Among New Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
President Biden announced the 17 recipients of the Medal of Freedom, including athlete Simon Biles and actor Denzel Washington.
Read MoreBlack women are underserved when it comes to birth control access. The Roe decision could make that worse.
Overturning Roe vs Wade will impact many Americans, but it could have disastrous consequences for Black women, especially if other laws change.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court
Kentanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman and the third Black American to be Supreme Court Justice, replaces liberal justice Stephen Breyer.
Read MoreWill 2022 be the Deadliest Year for Black Trans Women?
Trans women are only a small portion of the Black community, but they are disproportionately victims of murder and other hate crimes.
Read More1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found, family seeks arrest
The family of Emmett Till, who was brutally murdered at 14, demands an arrest after a decades-old warrant was found in a courthouse basement.
Read MoreCalifornia land taken from Black couple returned to heirs
Nearly 100 years after Willa and Charles Bruce purchased land to create a resort for Black vacationers, the land has returned to their heirs.
Read MoreHulu to Serve as Official Streaming Destination for 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Tune in to Essence Fest over the July 4th weekend on Hulu to view live interviews, musical performances, and other content from the festival.
Read MoreAnti-Black, gay, Asian bias fuel California hate crime surge
Black Americans are among the groups increasingly targeted for hate crimes in California, according to a report discussed by the state’s AG.
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