Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss ‘gerrymandered’ legislative map
The Republican leader of the Illinois House, joined by five voters, has filed a lawsuit urging the state Supreme Court...
State Department officials told to maintain ‘spirit’ of Trump’s anti-diversity order for Black History Month
President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at eliminating diversity programs has sparked confusion within federal agencies about the observance of...
Rep. Bynum becomes Oregon’s first Black congresswoman in historic ceremony
In a landmark event for Oregon politics, Janelle Bynum was sworn in on Saturday as the first Black member of...
Governor Mike Braun’s budget proposal doesn’t include funding for Martin University
Martin University, Indiana's only predominantly Black institution of higher learning, will not receive additional funding under Governor Mike Braun's 2025...
Nassau County to adopt new legislature map with six minority districts
Nassau County, NY, and voters of color reached a settlement agreeing to a new county legislature map that resolves a...
Harvard University lays off staff behind ‘Slavery Remembrance Program’
Staff members overseeing Harvard University's Slavery Remembrance Program have been dismissed from their positions. The initiative, part of the $100...
How Mississippi’s ‘Jim Crow’ laws still haunt Black voters
Charles Caldwell was never meant to have a voice. Mississippi’s white ruling class ensured it stayed that way. In 1860,...
Navigating ethics in HIV data and biomaternial management within Black, African, Caribbean communities in Canada
This study examines the ethical concerns surrounding community-based HIV testing among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities in Canada, a...
Judge to seat jury in trial of ex-prosecutor accused of shielding Ahmaud Arbery’s killers
Attorneys presented opposing arguments before a trial jury Tuesday regarding whether former prosecutor Jackie Johnson misused her authority to shield...
Trump signs executive order taking aim at diversity programs in the military
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday, January 27 to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across...
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