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Mandatory Reporting Was Supposed to Stop Severe Child Abuse. It Punishes Poor Families Instead.

Mandatory reporting might sound like a good idea in theory but it impacts Black people unfairly when put into action.

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Supreme Court holds investiture ceremony for Ketanji Brown Jackson

After her investiture ceremony, Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice in American history.

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We can stop the police brutality that killed Dalian Atkinson, but let’s first admit there is a problem

Police brutality doesn’t just end the lives of Black Americans. Several notable cases in the UK remind us that borders don’t stop racism.

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Ex-Minneapolis police officer sentenced to 3 years in George Floyd’s murder

Another former Minneapolis police officer, Thomas Lane, has been convicted for his involvement in George Floyd’s murder by a fellow officer.

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Ben & Jerry’s Celebrates the Power of Black Voters with Rebrand of Change is Brewing Flavor

A new ice cream flavor is just one aspect of a plan by Ben and Jerry’s to get Black voters to the polls in the upcoming election.

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WhatsApp commissions first entertainment project, a film featuring Nigerian NBA star

The Milwaukee Buck’s own Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the star of WhatsApp’s first foray into film, a 12-minute documentary.

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After a Black man is fatally shot in bed by officers, Ohio police change policy on late-night warrants

Police have killed yet another Black person while serving a nighttime warrant. This time, policies have changed immediately.

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Delta Air Lines releases new stock images of Black and brown people to promote diversity in travel

Delta Air Lines is working to promote representation in the travel industry with a new photo marketing campaign in partnership with Adobe.

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A North Texas school district says a book chapter by its namesake about a lynching is not appropriate for some students

In his book, George Dawson writes about his boyhood in the early 1900s, but some people worry the content isn’t appropriate for young minds.

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Advice For Black Women, From A Black Woman — It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Heart

One doctor wants to ensure that Black women prioritize their heart health even if the rest of the world overlooks health disparities.

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