Black Senators urge state to honor consent decree in civil rights case dropped by DOJ
Black state senators in Maryland are urging state officials to uphold a $2.75 million settlement related to a discrimination lawsuit...
Equity in property prosperity
Between 2016 and 2023, home values in majority-Black ZIP codes increased by an average of 84%, surpassing the 69% rise...
Black Americans’ shifting political allegiance: A historical perspective
Today, only about one in ten Black adults identify with or lean toward the Republican Party. A Pew Research Center...
Black-led charities being held back by unequal access to funding, report finds
A report from social justice organization Ten Years’ Time highlights that despite Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic groups making...
How delayed desegregation deprived Black children of their right to education
During the 1960s, the North saw rising anti-integration activism, which played a significant role in shaping discussions around race, segregation,...
Who is George Moose, former President of the US Institute of Peace
George E. Moose is a distinguished American diplomat with a career spanning several decades. He served as the acting president...
Racial disparities in maternal and infant health: Current status and efforts to address
Racial disparities in maternal and infant health remain stark. The pregnancy-related mortality rate for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN)...
What is the Black History Commission of Arkansas
The Black History Commission of Arkansas was originally established as the Arkansas Black History Committee in 1991. Its name was...
Decatur Schools under scrutiny for over-identifying Black students for special education
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is reviewing how City Schools of Decatur (CSD) identifies students for special education, following...
Savannah sites with significant Black history placed on Georgia Trusts’ Places in Peril list
The Collier-Toomer House, built in 1938 by local African American dentist and civic leader Nathaniel H. Collier, served as a...
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