Trump’s policy plans signal major shifts for Black communities
With the Trump administration set to take office, significant policy changes are anticipated, many of which...
Minnesota’s new Black Women and Girls Office could serve as a model for the nation regarding murdered and missing women.
One significant recommendation led to the creation of the first state office in the U.S. dedicated...
Black Americans’ significant economic and civil rights progress threatened, report says
Economic disparities persist, with Black Americans earning only 64% of the income of their white counterparts—a...
St. Louis to let barbers work nights, axing old law aimed at Black shops
In the late 1940s, members of a predominantly White barber union in St. Louis, frustrated by...
World War II Museum in New Orleans spotlights Black service members with special exhibit
A striking, large-scale photo captures U.S. Marines saluting in perfect formation, their crisp dress uniforms instantly...
1st Tulsa Race Massacre victim identified in mass grave honored with memorial
A memorial service honored the victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, including a World War...
More human remains from Philadelphia’s 1985 MOVE bombing found at museum
Another tragic chapter in the legacy of the 1985 MOVE bombing has surfaced, as the remains...
Black and Latino families displaced from Palm Springs neighborhood reach tentative settlement
A tentative settlement agreement has been reached between the city of Palm Springs and Black and...
Mississippi Senate paid black attorney less than white ones, US Justice Department says
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi Senate, alleging racial discrimination against...
Judge blocks major housing permits for small community of slave descendants pending appeal
A judge has temporarily blocked a Georgia county from approving larger home builds in a small...
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