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Serve and Protect? Not if Your Loved One’s Black and Missing
Friends and family of missing Black people are often ignored and mistreated by the police, who do not prioritize these cases.
Read MoreD.C. community celebrates Harriet Tubman Day
A relative of Harriet Tubman ensures that the activist’s work is remembered and celebrated each year in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreWhat does Alabama embryo ruling mean for Black women, future of IVF?
Alabama’s recent ruling that frozen embryos are protected by wrongful-death laws may make IVF less accessible to many.
Read MoreAmerican Academy of Dermatology votes to keep its diversity policies after anti-DEI proposal
Despite a push for the Academy to end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the advisory board reaffirmed their commitment to such values by rejecting the resolution.
Read MoreHow the Puyallup Tribe Increased Police Accountability in Washington
After a tribal member’s death at police hands, a Washington tribe took action, and their activism could lead to real police reform.
Read MoreRep. Glenn Ivey helps secure nearly $12 million in federal funds for Montgomery and Prince George’s County, Md.
A Maryland representative has secured funding to free up space that can be used for low-income housing.
Read MoreInternational News: They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria’s forests
Yesterday, 287 children were kidnapped by motorcycle-riding gunmen outside their school in Kaduna state, Nigeria. This is the largest school kidnapping case since 2014.
Read MoreUNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Working to Advance Black Educational Opportunities
An elegant event recognizing the UNCF’s history of making education accessible attracted celebrities and raised money.
Read MoreD.C. Fashion Week displays cultural pride during international showcase
A recent fashion show in Washington, D.C., highlighted Black models and fashion designers, among others.
Read MoreTop 2023 movies shows diversity in Hollywood is paying off
The top movies of 2023 boast more diverse casts than have been seen in the past, which might even point to why they’re so popular in the first place.
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