Air Traffic Controller demographics by race
White individuals make up the largest group of air traffic controllers in the United States, accounting for 59.6% of the...
Africa knew Trump’s ‘America First’ pledge meant it might be last. Then came the freeze on aid
Just days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing nearly all U.S. foreign aid, Claris Madhuku, based in...
Dallas City Council taps Tolbert as city manager; first Black woman to fill the role
On January 11, 2025, Dallas Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert met with residents and community leaders as part of...
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Black History Month, Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and more
The Defense Department’s intelligence agency has temporarily halted observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Pride Month, Holocaust Days...
Black population has grown at the fastest rate in states that historically have had relatively few Black residents
The Black population has grown most rapidly in states that have traditionally had smaller Black communities. Utah saw the highest...
Black men cite lack of invitation, information as key barriers to prostate cancer trials
A recent survey by the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) has highlighted a significant barrier to Black men’s participation in...
Arkansas’ Hathaway, Jones lose bids for Democratic National Committee leadership roles
Two prominent Arkansas Democrats, Maya Hathaway and Rep. Reginald Jones, recently lost their bids for leadership positions within the Democratic...
What Black history in pre-Civil War Cincinnati looked like
During the early 19th century, Cincinnati’s growing economy attracted a diverse labor force, including German and Irish immigrants, who often...
Nick Brown will become Washington’s first Black attorney general
Nick Brown, a Democrat, has secured victory in the Washington attorney general race, defeating Republican opponent Pete Serrano, according to...
Alsobrooks calls RFK Jr.’s position on race and vaccines ‘dangerous’
During a tense confirmation hearing, senators closely examined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's history of statements on vaccines, particularly his...
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