Race-based question removed from Kidney Donor Profile Index to improve transplant equity
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) announced Monday that the race-based indicator for African...
NAACP set to discuss critical resolutions at 115th National Convention, priorities for the Black community in 2024 and beyond
The NAACP, the nation's largest civil rights organization, will hold its 115th National Convention in Las Vegas this week under...
Mississippi election officials argue against quick work on drawing new majority-Black districts
On Wednesday, attorneys for the all-Republican state Board of Election Commissioners responded to a July 2 ruling by three federal...
How the war on Gaza has shaken Black politics
The ongoing war on Gaza has resonated deeply within Black political spheres, creating a shift in perspectives and priorities. The...
Black lawmakers are a key line of defense for Biden as he fights to save his campaign
President Joe Biden is relying on a crucial political stronghold to help him withstand Democratic defections and bolster his struggling...
‘Consequences and repercussions’: Post-debate Democratic infighting endangers Black support
A recent New York Times/Siena College poll has revealed that a significant number of Black voters believe President Joe Biden...
US to resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel,despite NAACP calls to halt, US official says
The Biden administration will resume delivering 500-pound bombs to Israel, despite the NAACP calls to halt the sale.The administration continues...
Eric Adams declines to veto bill to expand council’s oversight on appointments
In a surprising move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided not to veto a bill that would expand...
Historic redlining and the siting of oil and gas wells in the United States
The presence of active and inactive oil and gas wells in neighborhoods contributes significantly to ongoing pollution. Historical practices, such...
Violence and economic activity: Evidence from African American patents, 1870–1940
Historical research can provide profound insights into the socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized communities. The study "Violence and Economic Activity:...
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