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First Statue In U.S. Honoring Dred Scott Unveiled Friday In St. Louis

The man who bravely argued that Black people are humans and deserve to be treated as such will be honored with a new statue at a college.

Black Doc Sues UCLA, Cites Racist Treatment

Dr. Christian Head is suing his employer, UCLA, after workplace racism culminated in undeniably racist imagery.

Wasting Time Is New Divide in Digital Era

Technological access and the opportunities for information, wealth, and health it offers differ based on race, according to new research.

This Day in Black History: Lorraine Hansberry is Born

Lorraine Hansberry, author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” used her position as a journalist, playwright, and editor for racial activism.

Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births

The latest US Census reveals that so-called racial minorities are increasing when compared to their white counterparts.

This Day in Black History: Young Demonstrators March in Birmingham

Young protestors who were inspired by civil rights activists held a protest in Birmingham, Alabama that led to police involvement.

Kehinde Wiley Takes on Women in New Portraits

One artist known for larger-than-life artistic juxtapositions of urban communities to break down tropes now focuses on Black women.

Study Finds Racial Bias Among Doctors

Black patients may receive substandard care from medical providers, ultimately having a negative impact on their health.

This Day in Black History: Coretta Scott King is Born

Coretta Scott King didn’t just marry an activist; she became one in her own right during her life in the 20th century.

This Day in Black History: Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald is Born

Like many jazz musicians, Ella Fitzgerald was born in the early 20th century before rising to fame for her music.