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Why Black Folks Need to Know About Plastic Free July
Recognizing plastic pollution doesn’t just help the planet, it can improve the health of marginalized people.
Read MoreU.S. Forest Service and HBCUs unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting
Several HBCUs have partnered with a government agency to create an apprenticeship program for tomorrow’s forest firefighters.
Read MoreAngelina Jolie says racial disparity in health care has ‘endangered’ her children of color
Angelina Jolie, who has adopted several children internationally, speaks out about the treatment her children receive in medical settings.
Read MoreSome Black Twitter users hope this app will be a safe space
For Black social media users hoping for a safe space and a new home in the aftermath of Elon Musk’s Twitter, Spill might be the answer.
Read MoreNFL secures $78 million in loans from Black, community and women-led banks
By taking loans from Black- and women-owned banks, the NFL is ultimately investing in and helping those businesses.
Read MoreBlack Artists Say A.I. Shows Bias, With Algorithms Erasing Their History
Some Black artists are concerned over the implications of the inherent racial bias in AI algorithms, which are becoming more common.
Read MoreActivists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard
A lawsuit argues the necessity of affirmative action at Harvard in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning the education policy.
Read MoreU.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, and most deaths were among Black women
A recent study examined the mortality rates for pregnant women, revealing harrowing and surprising numbers for Black women.
Read MoreDutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade
While few European leaders who admitted culpability for slavery, the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander issued an apology.
Read MoreABHM Book Club Presents: The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted For Young People)
This month’s book selection is “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted for Young People)” by Jeanne Theoharis, which we will discuss via Zoom. The event will be led by ABHM’s Jr Griots (docents)!
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