Black Farmers Association speaks on impact of policy changes across US
In 1997, Black farmers filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), alleging discriminatory practices that led to...
Miami area has second highest growth in Black businesses, just behind this major city
A recent study on Black business growth in America found that South Florida experienced the second-largest rise in new Black-owned...
Gwynne Wilcox, NLRB returns to work in DC
Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Lauren McFerran and both current and former NLRB...
D.C. begins reconstructing ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’ near White House
Washington, D.C., began removing Black Lives Matter Plaza on Monday, just days after Mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans to redesign...
‘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...
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