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One year later, California’s system to find missing Black people is working through its challenges
While California implemented a system to track missing Black persons, who are often overlooked, there are still wrinkles to iron out.
Read MoreWhen Harlem Was ‘as Gay as It Was Black’
Harlem welcomed those who were outcasts in other parts of society, becoming home to unique entertainment and culture.
Read MoreThe 2025 Met Gala will honor the Black dandy and all his complications
The upcoming Met Gala will make history when stars grace the carpet in artistic fashions that recognize Black style.
Read MoreThis New Biden Rule Means Healthier Water for Black Communities
Part of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan will help disadvantaged communities get better drinking water by replacing lead pipes.
Read More‘Ghostbusters’ Star Ernie Hudson Just Made RSV Vaccines Sexy
The celebrated actor sat down with Word in Black to discuss the importance of the RSC vaccine for Black health.
Read MoreMore Black and Latina women are leading unions — and transforming how they work
Black and Latina women are landing top positions at some of the biggest unions in the United States. Tackling both racism and sexism in their careers is motivating them to continue to step up as union leaders.
Read MoreNew Virtual Gallery: Risking Everything, The Fight for Black Voting Rights
The fight for Black voting rights can be explored through virtual and physical exhibits, as well as ABHM’s book club.
Read MoreThe ‘pragmatic optimist’ set to make history in a divided Senate
Lisa Blunt Rochester is committed to become Delaware’s first Black woman in Congress.
Read MoreBlack man details alleged beating at the hands of a white supremacist group in Boston
Charles Murrell III is suing a white supremacist group for damages and he claims they assaulted him in 2022.
Read MoreWhy Eric Adams Is Nothing Like David Dinkins
Comparisons between New York’s first and second Black mayor equate one’s corruption with the racism the other faced.
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