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Decades after Billie Holiday’s death, ‘Strange Fruit’ is still a searing testament to injustice
A scholar of the arts looks into the significance of the nearly 80-year-old secular song, which is based on a poem.
Read MoreLiverpool black history researchers discover slaver ship advert from 1805
The ad casally describes a ship’s role in the slave trade, showing how people felt about slavery at the time.
Read MoreBlack Women Earn a Lot Less Than White Males: Study
Black women earn 64 cents for every dollar earned by white men, highlighting the persistent pay gap and the need for investment in care, good jobs, paid leave, affordable housing, and reproductive rights.
Read MoreBill to provide descendants of slavery preference in college admissions moves forward
While some call the proposed bill a form of race-baiting, proponents recognize how descendants of enslaved people can benefit from it.
Read MoreBayard Rustin’s Legacy Will No Longer Be Erased
An archive is working to preserve and educate about the legacy of the queer civil rights activist and leader.
Read MoreDon’t Trust RFK Jr.? Here’s Where to Find Reliable Vaccine Information
The Secretary of Health and Human Services lacks knowledge of health and medicine, but answers can be found elsewhere.
Read MoreHe was born to a US citizen soldier on an army base in Germany. Now he’s been deported to Jamaica, a country he’d never been to
Jermaine’s father, a naturalized citizen, passed before he could correct documents that mistakenly say his son is Jamaican.
Read MoreBlack Kids Are 2x More Likely To Drown. This Organization is Offering Free Swim Lessons.
Outdoor Afro aims to help Black children become strong swimmers so they can safely get a break from the summer heat.
Read MoreOak Bluffs: The Legacy of Black Martha’s Vineyard and Black Artists
While many people think of Martha’s Vineyard as white, one neighborhood has been the refuge of the Black community, especially artists.
Read MoreIn New Orleans, Essence Fest Is a Celebration — but Not Always for Black Locals
Although the event celebrates Black culture, New Orleans’ Black residents do not necessary reap the rewards of their city hosting it.
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