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A look at historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S.
The importance of HBCUs in the US includes trends in enrollments and funding, along with the challenges that these institutions face.
Read MoreJohn Amos, veteran actor of ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times’ fame, dies at 84
Amos, who spent fifty years on screen, will be remembered for varied roles over his long career and kind heart.
Read MoreUS Justice Department launches first-ever federal review of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Over 100 years after a prosperous Black neighborhood in Tulsa was burned to the ground and many residents murdered, the DOJ will investigate.
Read MoreThey’re uncovering their ancestry — and questioning their families’ racial narratives
Digitized archives and DNA testing prove what these Latinos suspected: Spanish ancestry can include African roots and the legacy of slavery.
Read More‘I see the apathy’: Saginaw city’s Black voters could be vital – if they vote
Less than half of registered voters in Saginaw city voted in the 2020 election, this predominantly Black county is critical for the result of the 2024 election.
Read MoreWisconsin DOC: Nonprofit can no longer send used books to prisoners
Wisconsin prisoners will have even less access to education through books due to changes in the DOC’s guidelines.
Read MoreMissouri Executed Marcellus Williams, Despite Evidence He Wasn’t Guilty
Throughout his decades on Death Row, Williams insisted he didn’t kill Felicia Gayle in 1998. Prosecutors believe he might have been telling the truth.
Read MoreThe Story of the African Diaspora, Told Through Its Fashions
One artist is using her platform to showcase how fashion represents culture and storytelling in the African diaspora.
Read MoreGavin Newsom signs California apology for slavery and discrimination
The governor acknowledges how the state’s involvement in slavery hindered Black individuals and was racially motivated.
Read MoreLupita Nyong’o brings her outsider experience to ‘The Wild Robot’
The actor draws on her experiences for a voice role in a new animated film that grapples with issues of identity, belonging, and nature.
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