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‘The Ancestors Were Speaking’: My Pilgrimage to Ghana
As a point of origin in the transatlantic slave trade, Ghana has preserved forts and dungeons where countless enslaved people were bought and sold ahead of the harrowing Middle Passage.
How one father developed a doula program for dads
Joshua Liston-Zawad, who sought a way to be more involved when his wife gave birth, started a program to help other dads to the same.
PPFA Patient: Women’s Health Care Hangs in the Balance
As Congress considers the president’s budget bill, millions fear life without access to health care.
Inside HIV Activists’ Plan To Save Lives as Trump Guts Federal Funding
Cedric Sturdevant founded Community Health PIER to reduce health disparities in the Mississippi Delta in the wake of HIV funding cuts.
‘The Ancestors Were Speaking’: My Pilgrimage to Ghana
As a point of origin in the transatlantic slave trade, Ghana has preserved forts and dungeons where countless enslaved people were bought and sold ahead of the harrowing Middle Passage.
Supreme Court takes up religious claim by Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were cut by prison officials
Damon Landor, who had grown his hair for nearly 20 years, was nearly finished with his sentence when forced to cut his dreadlocks.
Harvard hired a researcher to uncover its ties to slavery. He says the results cost him his job: ‘We found too many slaves’
When a study at Harvard revealed more connnections between the school and slavery, research was slowed and discouraged.
What Do ICE Raids Teach Kids?
Quintessa Williams that ICE raids are an act of terror against Black and other children of color, some of who are afraid to leave home.
As DEI disappears from major retailers, Shop Red Bag gives Black-owned brands a new home
Candi Carter’s website Shop Red Bag connects marginalized shop owners and activist buyers while big retailers are rolling back DEI initiatives.
City of Tulsa Provides Significant Archeological, DNA Updates in 1921 Graves Investigation
Tulsa’s Mayor Nichols announced the confirmation that a veteran was a victim of the massacre and the finding of a potential victim’s remains.
Congrats on Your Baby — Now Pay This Extra $8,000
We must confront the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric—and why it matters now more than ever to Black communities.
Funk, hip-hop and R&B hitmakers to descend on Pittsburgh for Juneteenth celebration
Pittsburgh’s 2025 Juneteenth celebration with be bigger than ever and includes some surprising musicians in the lineup.
New Graphic Novel Spotlights Robert Smalls, Who Escaped Slavery on a Stolen Confederate Ship
The author, who has previously written for Marvel, was moved to create this graphic novel to retell Robert Smalls’ incredible story.
NAACP Breaks a 116-Year Tradition — And It Speaks Volumes
The NAACP is taking a stand and making a statement against fascism by refusing to hold their annual convention while Trump is president.
Our Lives Are on the Line—Again: What Political Violence Means for Black America
We must confront the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric—and why it matters now more than ever to Black communities.
As Juneteenth approaches, Black Florida community renews preservation bid
Residents, who are mostly descended from enslaved people, want their community on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Death of Ananda Lewis: A Warning for Black Women
Over 300 children and adults are currently on a waitlist to receive heart surgery in the US, some of whom may die whle waiting.
A Mecca for Black History Turns 100
The usually quiet library welcomed a joyful celebration and recognition for a century of honoring Black culture and history.
Summerfest Juneteenth Celebration: First ever in Milwaukee
The partnership brings together two of the city–and state’s–biggest festivals this summer, combining music and Black culture.
