Black women are paid less and experience higher maternal mortality rates, according to report
The report states, “In Ohio and beyond, racially inequitable and so-called colorblind policies have not worked for — and have...
Racial equity arguments raised in NAACP filing on ‘Missing Middle’ lawsuit
In a 55-page amicus brief submitted before Monday’s opening statements, the local NAACP chapter argued that single-family zoning has racist...
This House race reflects how the Supreme Court has narrowed options for Black voters
This spring, the Supreme Court approved district boundaries in South Carolina that Republican state legislators claimed were designed to benefit...
U.S. House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal races
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would require individuals registering to vote to provide proof of...
Generational rift among Black voters emerges in lead-up to Biden-Trump rematch
A rift within the Black voter demographic emerges as the Biden-Trump rematch looms, with younger voters exhibiting greater disillusionment towards...
Black South Carolina voters face discrimination. The Supreme Court Must step up
Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of NAACP, an appeal of...
Republicans to descend on Milwaukee – where they’ve been trying to dilute Black voting power
While it was shocking to see a top Republican official openly celebrating lower voter turnout, it wasn't surprising to see...
US Supreme Court allows racial discrimination in electoral maps
On May 23, 2024, the US Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision permitting racial discrimination in the drawing of voting...
Tennessee enacts new policies to further disenfranchise Black voters
Recently, Tennessee has introduced stricter voting restrictions for individuals with felony convictions. An estimated 4.6 million Americans, or 2% of...
Air pollution and its impact on Black communities, explained
Since the 1970s, pollution levels across the United States have significantly dropped due to the Clean Air Act's expansion. Nevertheless,...
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