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Living History: Black Reenactors Walk in Ancestors’ Footsteps

Truthful reenactments are essential for racial healing by ensuring the roles of Black people in American history are not whitewashed.

‘The Bachelor’ Producers Finally Address Racism Against Show’s First Black Bachelor

Matt James’ time on tv hindered by a chain of mishaps, and some wonder whether this reflects him being the first Black lead on the show.

Kara Walker Is No One’s Robot

One artist is using technology in creative ways to comment on her identity and the trauma experienced as a Black person.

Snoop Dogg showed up for Brewers game, threw surprise first pitch and FaceTimed Bob Uecker

Brewers fans and players alike were thrilled when musician Snoop Dogg attended a game and threw out the first pitch.

Jimmy Kimmel, ‘Daily Show’s’ Jordan Keppler take on Trump’s ‘horrible’ Milwaukee comment

After Former President Donald Trump called Milwaukee “horrible,” late-night comedians have taken it upon themselves to defend the city with pointed jabs.

A Black Teen Is Helping Save Mississippi’s Oysters

Demi Johnson has raised over 1,000 oysters, and her conservation efforts have been recognized by the National Geographic Society.

Is Nonviolent Resistance Past Its Prime?

Kellie Carter Jackson explores the forms of activism people have used and offers a more nuanced picture of their lives in her new book.

Pioneering Black female pilot for Air Force, United Airlines lands final flight

After more than 23,000 hours and 43 years in the sky, pilot Theresa Claiborne, an Air Force veteran, is hanging up her wings

The Low-Paid Humans Behind AI’s Smarts Ask Biden to Free Them From ‘Modern Day Slavery’

African workers who label AI data and screen social posts for US tech giants are calling on President Biden to raise their plight with Kenya’s president, William Ruto, who visits the US this week.

FDA misses own deadline to propose ban on cancer-linked formaldehyde from hair relaxers

The Food and Drug Administration had planned to propose a ban on a toxic chemical found in relaxers often used by Black women.