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Bresha Meadows Case Demonstrates How Domestic Survivors Are Punished for Defending Themselves
After nearly a year of being dragged through the criminal justice system, it appears there might finally be some good news in the Bresha Meadows case.
Read MoreYes, You Can Measure White Privilege
How the advantages conferred by white privilege show up in economic differences between white and black people in four areas: education, employment, income, and spending.
Read MoreMississippi Cops Engage In ‘Systematic Targeting Of Black Residents,’ Lawsuit Alleges
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit against Madison County, MS citing brutal treatments and unconstitutional searches on black residents.
Read MoreHarvard Will Hold School’s First Ever Black Commencement
Harvard grads will hold school’s first ever black commencement ceremony meant to uplift black students while emphasizing the importance of community.
Read MoreNew Report Reveals Racial Bias In California’s Traffic Court System
A new report shows that California’s current policies for those unable to pay are disproportionately affecting Blacks and Latinos.
Read MoreBetsy DeVos To Deliver Commencement Speech At Historically Black University
By: Taryn Finley Taryn Finley reports in a recent article published in Huff Post Black Voices that “U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is set to deliver the commencement speech at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, the school announced on Monday.” Finley quotes Preident Edison O. Jackson’s statement in a press release: “The legacy of…
Read MoreDebunking a Myth: The Irish Were Not Slaves, Too
Historians say the idea of Irish slaves is based on a misreading of history and that the distortion is often politically motivated.
Read MoreNetflix’s Dear White People digs into everyday racism
With heart and humor and a steady gaze, Dear White People makes sure to portray its characters as whole individuals and not just human embodiment of their beliefs.
Read MoreCanadian lawyers are pushing courts to consider systemic racism
Defense lawyers in Ontario want to start pushing judges to consider how systemic racism may have contributed to the criminal activity of black offenders they are sentencing.
Read MoreHighly Valued ABHM Exhibit Saved for Future Generations
The slave ship cargo hold exhibit, which had been built into the building formerly housing America’s Black Holocaust Museum, was disassembled piece by piece and saved for restoration in the new museum, just before demolition was to begin on the old building.
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