‘Reverse discrimination’ case comes to Supreme Court
A workplace "reverse discrimination" case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
How “No junk food” policy ignores food deserts in the Black community
Have you ever experienced life in a food desert? For those residing in such areas, access to affordable and nutritious...
How many homeless people are in the US?
n 2024, over 240,000 homeless individuals—31.6% of the total homeless population—identified as Black, African American, or African, making them the...
Breast cancer is more likely to kill young Black women
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, a recent study found that Black women in Canada are more likely to receive...
Who is Rep. Al Green?
Al Green has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 9th congressional district since 2005, advocating for civil rights, economic...
Voting Rights Act enforcement increases turnout
Inequities continue to shape U.S. elections, with disparities in voter participation persisting over time. As noted by researchers, the gap...
Who is Telita Crosland, former head of the US Military Health Agency
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland, who has served as the director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) since Jan....
Synthetic hair marketed to Black women contains carcinogens and lead, report finds
A recent Consumer Reports study revealed that 10 synthetic hair products, commonly used for braids, extensions, and other hairstyles favored...
CBC backs Green after House censure; 10 Democrats join GOP
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is standing in solidarity with Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) after fellow Democrats joined Republicans in...
Morgan State University forms ‘Presidential Task Force’ to address decline in Black male enrollment
In response to a significant drop in Black male enrollment at Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or...
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