Research shows higher mortality rates among Black Kansans
A recent review of health data in Kansas has highlighted significant disparities in mortality rates among Black Kansans compared to...
Federal Appeals Court to hear NC felon voting case in May
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments on May 9 regarding a lawsuit challenging...
Black voters turned out in higher numbers in new majority-Black districts in Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana, report shows
A study conducted by New York University reveals that fairer electoral maps lead to increased voter turnout. According to the...
Baltimore loses bid to stop Trump’s potential CFPB defunding
A federal judge has denied Baltimore’s request to temporarily halt the Trump administration’s plan to redirect the Consumer Financial Protection...
Marines with razor bump condition affecting mostly Black men may be booted under new policy
A recent Marine Corps policy states that service members with a genetic skin condition, primarily affecting Black men, could face...
CBC members condemn spending bill as ‘blank check’ for Trump, Musk
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have strongly opposed the House-approved spending bill and have pledged to vote against it...
Fresno Unified sued over Black-exclusive academic programs
Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) is facing a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination against non-Black students in certain academic programs.
Why was the Department of Justice founded?
The Department of Justice (DOJ) was established in 1870 to uphold and enforce federal law, ensuring justice across the United...
119th Congress brings firsts for women of color
The 119th Congress, sworn in on Jan. 3, has brought significant milestones for women of color, particularly in the Senate...
An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump’s political priorities
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Education Department, traditionally recognized for ensuring students receive disability services, has...
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