Marking the ninth anniversary of the devastating Emanuel AME Church shooting, the church community and local supporters are remembering the nine victims and honoring the five survivors. The focus now is on preserving their story and ensuring it remains a powerful legacy.
On June 17, 2015, a self-professed white supremacist attended a Bible study session at the historic Calhoun Street church, opening fire and killing a group of Black worshippers in the fellowship hall.
Margaret Collins’ scientific legacy is rooted in her work on termites. While many associate termites with structural damage, Collins marveled at the diverse world of over 2,000 species,...
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The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and the National Urban League, represented by O’Melveny & Myers LLP, have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the...
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With the Trump administration set to take office, significant policy changes are anticipated, many of which could directly impact Black Americans. Proposed shifts in areas such as education,...
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One significant recommendation led to the creation of the first state office in the U.S. dedicated to addressing the crisis of missing and murdered Black women. The law...
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Economic disparities persist, with Black Americans earning only 64% of the income of their white counterparts—a gap that has remained unchanged for over two decades. Additionally, while high...
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