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African American Female HIV Rates Now Rival Africa
Black women make up a disproportionately large number of new HIV cases in the United States, comparing to rates in Africa.
Read MoreAmerica’s ‘angriest’ theologian faces lynching tree
James Cone’s memoir describes growing up during the Jim Crow era and the righteous anger it inspired in him.
Read MoreEconomic Gap Widens for Blacks
Recent reports suggest that American workers of color continue to make less than their white counterparts.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History- National Urban League Founded
For more than a century, the National Urban League has been advocating for policies and education to help Black Americans.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History
In 1853, Harriet Tubman because the dangerous work of helping people escape their enslavement and start new lives.
Read MoreInside the Racist Mind
While most people avoid thinking that they’re racist, some people recognize the difficulty to unlearn what society teaches us.
Read MoreDoes acting like ‘a man’ depress black men?
Racism has a real and measurable impact on Black men’s mental health according to a study out of UNC Chapel Hill.
Read MoreEducation For Poor Students Threatened By Exclusionary Housing
Black students may struggle to learn and succeed without stable and accessible housing to fall back on.
Read MoreJim Crow Museum Of Racist Memorabilia Showcases Segregation-era Artifacts
The Ferris State University library in Big Rapids, Michigan is home to the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia.
Read MoreBlack Women Struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Black women who served in the armed forces face unique mental challenges that can cause PTSD, says research.
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