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A work stoppage to support a mechanic who found a noose is snarling school bus service in St. Louis
A noose appeared in the workplace of a Black mechanic after he expressed concern about the condition of St. Louis schoolbuses.
Read More14 sunken slaver ships found in Bahamas
Largest cluster of sunken vessels from the 18th and 19th centuries have been identified, bearing ‘silent witness’ to the colonial past. A summary of Dalya Alberge’s article “‘Highway to horror’: 14 wrecked slavers’ ships are identified in Bahamas” published at The Gaurdian.
Read MoreNo Box to Check: When the Census Doesn’t Reflect You
People of Middle Eastern and North African descent are usually counted as “white” by the U.S. government, though most do not identify that way.
Read MoreMayor of Birmingham advises Black athletes to avoid Alabama colleges if anti-DEI bill passes
The mayor of Birmingham made a controversial statement about whether Alabama is a good place for Black athletes to pursue college.
Read MoreMan convicted in Black transgender woman’s killing in first federal hate crime trial over gender identity
By James Pollard, Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man was found guilty Friday of killing a Black transgender woman in the nation’s first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity. After deliberating for roughly four hours, jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter of a hate crime for the murder of Dime Doe…
Read MoreBlack Fathers Embrace the Role of Stay-at-Home Parent
As stay-at-home fatherhood becomes more common, Black dads are ready to be the primary caretaker for their children.
Read MoreLabor board: Home Depot violated labor law by firing an employee who drew ‘BLM’ on work apron
The labor board finds that a former employee of The Home Depot has a right to organize for better work conditions, including racial equality.
Read MoreHomeownership gap between Black and White owners is worse now than a decade ago
Black buyers are facing more obstacles now than ever when it comes to homeownership. Generational wealth gaps may be the biggest issue.
Read MoreBlack Women Are Murdered 6 Times More Than White Women
Research from Columbia University confirms what many people know: Black women are more likely to be murder victims than white women.
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Schools Struggling to Keep Black Teachers
Data shows that Black students perform significantly better in school when taught by Black teachers. However, finding and keeping Black teachers on the payroll is easier said than done in today’s education climate.
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