St. Louis to let barbers work nights, axing old law aimed at Black shops
In the late 1940s, members of a predominantly White barber union in St. Louis, frustrated by the increasing competition from...
World War II Museum in New Orleans spotlights Black service members with special exhibit
A striking, large-scale photo captures U.S. Marines saluting in perfect formation, their crisp dress uniforms instantly recognizable. However, when this...
Why Black public servants took the government to court
The federal government has been battling a proposed class action lawsuit over the past two weeks, brought by Black public...
Who funds Lucy Mcbath
Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA), a member of the Education and the Workforce and Judiciary committees, has established a robust financial...
In a town full of segregation academies, one Black family grapples with the best school choice for their daughter
First Presbyterian Day School (FPD) is not just any private school. Established during desegregation, it is one of many so-called...
Trump’s win stings for Black N.J. Democrats. The party has ignored us and paid a price, some say.
Donald Trump's triumph over Kamala Harris in the presidential election has left many Black Democratic voters in New Jersey disheartened....
Research reveals root causes of health disparities facing Black Americans
Health disparities have long highlighted the deep inequalities faced by Black Americans, who encounter significant challenges in achieving the same...
Who funds Alma Adams
Alma Adams, a Democratic representative from North Carolina, has been serving in Congress since her first election in 2014. She...
Who funds Stacey Plaskett
Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, has been a member of Congress since her first election in...
A policy agenda to support Black students
Black students, like all their peers, bring a wealth of talents, cultural contributions, and joy to classrooms. They deserve unwavering...
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