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Trump disparages Somalia. But it is key to US counterterrorism efforts.
Counter-terrorist advisers are trying to figure out how to deal with the terrorist threat from extermist group Al-Shabab in Somalia.
Read MoreAngola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
The museum, which once served as a prison for the enslaved, has a unique location on a previous estate and also showcases Catholic relics.
Read MoreA fight over restoring Confederate names on schools heads to trial
The two schools had previously had their names changed from those that honored Confederate leaders, a decision that’s been reversed.
Read MoreThe Dark History of “Jingle Bells”: From Blackface Minstrelsy to Christmas Classic
Ezekiel J. Walker examines the dark history of “Jingle Bells,” including its connection to to minstrelsy and blackface.
Read MoreAmerica Needs More Black Teachers. Some Colleges Aren’t Helping
U.S. teacher preparation programs are graduating cohorts that are less diverse than their state’s teacher workforce.
Read MoreFBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest
The former agents argue that kneeling was a way to preserve peace when they were backed against a wall by protestors.
Read MoreLessons From a Veteran Black Math Teacher
Alexandria Brown didn’t plan on being a math teacher. Eleven years later, here’s what she knows about helping Black students excel.
Read MoreAfter 17 Police Bullets Killed This N.C. Mom, a Judge Has Dismissed Her Family’s Case
Jada Elizabeth Johnson’s family watched as police ended her life after having previously ignored her calls about an abusive ex.
Read MoreMan shot at young shopper outside Lowe’s. He thought he should be rewarded, witness says
An onlooker called police and helped identify the man who shot at a Black shopper he had racially profiled as a thief.
Read MoreDemand for Transparency Grows in Tory Medley’s Death Investigation
Tory Medley, a Black man in Wisconsin, was found hanging from a tree, and local police quickly ruled his death a possible suicide. His family, supported by the NAACP, is demanding a thorough and transparent investigation, citing concerns over limited communication and the historical context of such deaths. They continue to push for accountability and clear answers amid rising similar cases nationwide.
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