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Monday is Confederate Memorial Day. Why does MS still celebrate it and what does it mean?
Mississippi is among four states that recognize April 26th as a paid holiday in remembrance of Confederate casualties.
Read MoreWreath laying ceremony honors Freddie Gray 10 years after brutal death
On the anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death, Baltimore held memorial events including marches, concerts, and interfaith gatherings. The community came together to honor his legacy and reflect on the ongoing fight for justice and reform.
Read MoreAbortion Saved Her. Now It Could Cost Her Freedom.
Black women in states where abortion isn’t protected fear the mental, legal, financial, and medical consequences of being unable to seek care.
Read MoreObituary: Dorothy Anna Williams, matriarch and former federal employee, dies at 95
Dorothy Anna Williams, affectionately known as “The Queen,” passed away at 95 on March 27, 2025. A beloved matriarch and former federal employee, she was renowned for her gracious spirit and unwavering devotion to family. This tribute honors her enduring legacy and the profound impact she had on all who knew her.
Read MoreNovelist Kiley Reid: ‘Consumption cannot fix racism’
In her novel Come and Get It, Kiley Reid examines how race and money are tightly woven into college life at the University of Arkansas. Drawing from her teaching experience, she argues that trying to separate the two overlooks the real forces shaping students’ lives.
Read MoreHow a Fashion Designer and Sewing Teacher Spends Her Sundays
Hekima Hapa sells her fashion designs while teaching her craft to the next generation of fashion designers.
Read MoreTarget CEO Cornell to meet with Sharpton to discuss DEI rollback as civil rights leader considers boycott
Rev. Al Sharpton met with Target CEO Brian Cornell at the National Action Network’s New York headquarters to discuss the company’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a move that has sparked backlash and boycott calls from civil rights activists.
Read MoreWhy ‘Sinners,’ a Jim Crow-era vampire film, is a personal endeavor for director Ryan Coogler
A new movies combines elements of fantasy with the realities of segregation during the Jim Crow period.
Read MoreComing to a beauty supply store near you: Trump’s trade war
Small Black-owned businesses with tight margins rely heavily on imports from China, with prices likely to spike.
Read MoreA Harlem Youth Center Still Thrives in an Uncertain Moment
A community center built in Harlem in 2022 has expanded to offer mental health and legal services in addition to youth classes.
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