Remembering Black Veterans targeted for racial violence in the US
For generations, African Americans have served in the U.S. military, inspired by a desire to defend their nation and seek...
AI survey explores Trump’s gains among Black, Latino, and young voters
Political analysts are delving into the factors behind Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 election. A closer look reveals...
Minnesota’s new Black Women and Girls Office could serve as a model for the nation regarding murdered and missing women.
One significant recommendation led to the creation of the first state office in the U.S. dedicated to addressing the crisis...
Justice Department demands records from Illinois Sheriff after July killing of Black woman
The U.S. Justice Department is seeking extensive records concerning the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by a...
Black Americans’ significant economic and civil rights progress threatened, report says
Economic disparities persist, with Black Americans earning only 64% of the income of their white counterparts—a gap that has remained...
Georgia Democrats are facing challenges in engaging Black voters, many of whom are opting to stay home instead of participating in elections.
In Georgia, voter turnout increased across nearly all demographics from the 2020 election—except among Black voters, whose turnout dropped. This...
Evanston Reparations Committee announces $5.2M given to reparations recipients through Restorative Housing Program
At a meeting held at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, the Evanston Reparations Committee revealed that nearly $5.2 million has been...
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...
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