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More than 10 years later, Flint declares its water safe after replacing lead pipes, but health issues and doubts persist

While the govertnment is celebrating a success, many residents doubt their water is as safe to drink as they’ve been told.

Nurses Hold History-Making Strike at Baltimore Hospital

Nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital, which serves mostly low-income patients, want better working conditions.

Bayard Rustin’s Legacy Will No Longer Be Erased

An archive is working to preserve and educate about the legacy of the queer civil rights activist and leader.

Don’t Trust RFK Jr.? Here’s Where to Find Reliable Vaccine Information

The Secretary of Health and Human Services lacks knowledge of health and medicine, but answers can be found elsewhere.

In New Orleans, Essence Fest Is a Celebration — but Not Always for Black Locals

Although the event celebrates Black culture, New Orleans’ Black residents do not necessary reap the rewards of their city hosting it.

Who preserves the homes of Black literary giants?

Nneka M Okona wonders about the homes of Langston Hughes and Toni Morrison, where art and history were made, after their deaths.

Ireland’s ‘untold black history’ focus of exhibition

A new exhibit reveals the often untold Black heritage of Northern Ireland throughout time, from Vikings to World War II.

A former plantation becomes a space for healing, art and reparative history

A collaboration between Wallace Center for Arts and Reconciliation and art studio 1504 teaches about history and facilitates conversations.

As DEI disappears from major retailers, Shop Red Bag gives Black-owned brands a new home

Candi Carter’s website Shop Red Bag connects marginalized shop owners and activist buyers while big retailers are rolling back DEI initiatives.

The “Beautiful” Budget Bill Is Pretty Ugly for Black Americans

The deep cuts to federal government programs that Congress is considering will hurt millions–especially in Black communities.