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THE FDA CHAMPIONS RULE TO MAKE CHEMICAL RELAXERS SAFER AFTER BLACK CONGRESSWOMEN ADVOCATE FOR THE ISSUE
Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Ayanna Pressley’s meeting with the F.D.A. has led to a proposed ban on the dangerous chemicals found in chemical hair relaxers, products that for many in the Black community are unavoidable in the pursuit of success.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Ebony Alert system will put a focus on missing Black children
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law “Ebony Alert,” a system that seeks to prioritize the finding of missing Black youth, a disproportionately affected demographic.
Read MoreRecreational Therapist Helps Prisoners Get Their Heads Right
Naimah McDaniels works hard to promote mental health among incarcerated people who are so often underserved.
Read MoreChoosing to Love and Protect Black LGBTQ+ Students
Because of their intersections of identities, some students stand to suffer more from the recent education censorship attempts.
Read More‘Rest Is Power’ Is A Stunning Expression Of Black People Reclaiming Their Peace
The “Rest Is Power” exhibit on display at New York University showcases visual narratives of Black people at rest–a form of resistance that is inherently liberating.
Read MoreWhy Harriet Tubman Continued Her Legacy in New York, the Birthplace of the Underground Railroad
Enslavement escapist and abolitionist Harriet Tubman spent her last years in Auburn, New York, which has strong ties to the Underground Railroad. Now, the town honors Tubman with a museum on a historical site.
Read MoreLatino, Black enrollment in advanced math shot up after states made this change. Should it be a model?
A new law has developed a new standard in Texas that automatically enrolls students in an advanced math course. This law led to huge increases in Latino and Black honors students.
Read MoreAn Officer Is Charged With Murder. Colleagues Briefly Drop Their Guns.
Tension is rising between London’s Metropolitan Police Service and the public after officers shot an unarmed Black man in London.
Read MoreBlack Patients More Likely to Be Restrained in the Emergency Room
Research shows the different–and more violent–treatment Black patients may face when seeking emergency medical assistance.
Read MoreNew Tools Empower Black Communities On the Frontlines of Climate Change
Examining how some communities are more vulnerable to climate change can help reveal ways we can take action.
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