Deputy fired after fatal shooting of Black airman by Florida Sheriff’s Office
A deputy in Florida was terminated by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office after fatally shooting Senior Airman Roger Fortson, an...
Virginia forms panel to examine impact of public university expansions on Black communities
Following an investigation led by VCIJ at WHRO and ProPublica, Virginia's recently approved budget allocates nearly $60,000 over the next...
As Black cemetery threats persist, movement emerges to safeguard ancestral legacy
Across the United States, the fate of countless segregated cemeteries, where African Americans were laid to rest over the years,...
South Carolina Supreme Court upholds NAACP program, deeming it legal despite practice restrictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court has given the green light to the NAACP branch in the state to train non-lawyer...
Three years later: Lufkin Police shooting goes under the radar amidst BLM fallout
Aaliyah Anders found herself in a nightmare scenario two days after Christmas when her Lufkin apartment complex became a target...
Descendants of enslaved individuals at St. Louis University quantify ancestral unpaid labor
For the first time, descendants of Black individuals enslaved by St. Louis University have calculated the extent of labor and...
Jacksonville mental health counselor Tackles stigmas in Black communities
Seeking help for mental health can be particularly challenging within Black and African American communities. Research indicates that many Black...
New initiative explores racism and resilience among Black autistic children and caregivers
Persistent racial disparities in autism research negatively impact Black autistic children, leading to frequent misdiagnoses, substandard services, and a nearly...
Educational research should focus on anti-Black aggressions for better policy, KU scholar argues
Traditional educational research has often grouped all people of color together when addressing microaggressions. However, a University of Kansas scholar...
The crucial role of Black medical schools and physicians
In the United States, only 5.7% of physicians identify as Black or African American. Research indicates that Black patients are...
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