Black students are hit hard by Michigan’s teacher shortage, report says
A recent study by the nonprofit Education Trust-Midwest has revealed that Black children and students in Michigan’s poorest districts are...
Black women and breast cancer: Why disparities persist and how to end them
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States....
DOJ sues Georgia’s Houston County, alleging violation of Black voters’ rights
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday, January 16, that it has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, Georgia,...
‘How we got over’: Documentary on Black Louisianans pre/post-Civil War
"How We Got Over" offers a profound review of the lasting impacts of such communities' perseverance. The video highlights how...
Lawsuit by college professors and students challenges Alabama’s anti-diversity law
Professors and students from Alabama universities filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, contesting a newly enacted state law that bans diversity...
Labour MP Dawn Butler opens up on breast cancer journey – and on the fight for more a equal system
When Dawn Butler was diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the most unsettling moments came when her cancer nurse showed...
DOJ files ‘Voting Rights’ suit against Fayette County, Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated legal action against Fayette County, accusing its Board of County Commissioners of...
Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division issues report highlighting critical enforcement work over the past four years
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has released its 2021-2024 Civil Rights Division Highlights Report, showcasing its achievements in enforcing...
Gov. Newsom to present 2026 budget: What Black Californians should watch
On January 10, Governor Gavin Newsom is set to present the 2026 state budget to the Legislature. Ahead of this,...
Sixth Circuit to hear case on ‘unequal’ Tennessee felony re-enfranchisement system
The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments regarding a Tennessee policy that requires individuals...
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