Newly elected Mayor Renard Johnson is reframing El Paso, plans for new opportunities
On January 7, Renard Johnson made history by being elected as the first Black mayor of El Paso. Originally from...
South Carolina educators, students, and renowned author challenge state’s racially discriminatory censorship law
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Tyler Bailey of Bailey Law Firm, LLC, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging...
Altadena’s Black community disproportionately affected by Eaton Fire, report shows
A new data brief from the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, the UCLA Center for Neighborhood...
Research reveals corporate strategy to support Black-owned businesses, avoid backlash
Black History Month serves as a time to honor the sacrifices of African Americans and recognize their invaluable contributions to...
Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition discusses air quality with Euclid residents
For individuals living with asthma, an attack can range from a mild episode to a life-threatening emergency. However, access to...
What Does Georgia’s New Voting Law SB 202 Do?
Georgia has enacted new voting laws following Governor Brian Kemp's signing of SB 202, a comprehensive 98-page bill. The "Election...
Georgia voting-rights advocates take redistricting case to federal appellate court
A Georgia lawyer defended the new congressional and legislative maps drawn by the state's Republican-controlled General Assembly in 2023 during...
Black City Council seats up for grabs in NY
In New York City, 14 of the 51 council districts are represented by Black city council members, with several incumbent...
Arizona’s governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court
Governor Katie Hobbs has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court, making history as the first Latina and...
Appeals Court upholds ‘New York Voting Rights Act’, reversing lower court’s ruling
A New York appeals court overturned a lower court ruling on Thursday, January 30, that had struck down a state...
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