Breaking News! History in the Making
George Hocker broke through barriers as one of the CIA’s first Black spymasters
With the CIA releasing details about former spies, the work of and racism against people like George Hocker has finally come to light.
Living History: Black Reenactors Walk in Ancestors’ Footsteps
Truthful reenactments are essential for racial healing by ensuring the roles of Black people in American history are not whitewashed.
Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts
While Tractor Supply Company has bowed to conservative customers, another group sees the offense in such actions.
Woman with sickle cell disease celebrates 80th birthday, defying life expectancy odds by decades
Patricia McGill, who was told she would only live to 30 when she was 13 years old, just celebrated her 80th birthday, despite all odds. She is one of the nation’s oldest people with the disease.
A 6-year-old Black Boy Drowned During First Day of Summer Camp, And His Mother Wants Answers
A heartbroken mother is left to wonder how all the safety precautions at a summer camp failed her son, allowing him to drown.
4 Missouri prison guards charged with murder, 5th with manslaughter, in death of Black man
Four prison guards whose violent actions against an inmate caused his death may serve between 10 and 30 year sentences for manslaughter.
‘Black jobs’? Trump draws pushback after anti-immigration rant
Trump left the country perplexed after his attempt at fear mongering when he stated that immigrants would take “Black jobs.”
‘The Bachelor’ Producers Finally Address Racism Against Show’s First Black Bachelor
Matt James’ time on tv hindered by a chain of mishaps, and some wonder whether this reflects him being the first Black lead on the show.
Trump’s Black GOP allies challenged during tense discussion tailored to Black men
Representatives Wesley Hunt of Texas and Byron Donalds of Florida hosted a casual but moderated Q&A event aimed to bring more Black and POC voters into the GOP.
Kara Walker Is No One’s Robot
One artist is using technology in creative ways to comment on her identity and the trauma experienced as a Black person.
An Alabama Town’s New Mayor Was Locked Out. 3 Years Later, He Will Return.
After more than three years and legal case, incumbent politicians must finally recognize Patrick Braxton as the elected mayor.
Jamaal Bowman Loses Primary to George Latimer—and a Lot of AIPAC Money
Progressive, pro-Palestine politics came head to head with a moderate, Israel-backed candidate in this election.
Alabama town’s first Black mayor, who had been locked out of office, will return under settlement
After a settled lawsuit accusing the town of unfair election practices, the first Black mayor of Newbern, Alabama will be reinstated.
Trump says George Washington ‘probably didn’t’ own slaves. Washington did.
During a speech to a conservative Christian group, Trump claimed that George Washington never owned slaves, which is simply untrue. He said this as a response to proposals to change the names of schools, military facilities and other places that honor slaveowners and Confederate leaders.
Reggie Jackson says racism he experienced playing in Birmingham made his return for Negro Leagues tribute ‘not easy’
In 1967, Reggie Jackson played with the Birmingham A’s in the Double-A Southern League as one of the few Black players on the team. During this time, he experienced violent verbal abuse due to his race, which he now has had to come to terms during a return to the city.
Why Black Republicans Aren’t Persuading Black Voters
Black Republicans like Tim Scott and Byron Donalds have to pretend racism is not an issue. But the majority of Black people know better.
What Happened When Brooklyn Tried to Integrate Its Middle Schools
In a country where more than 1/3 of students attend a school where most of their peers share the same race or ethnicity, a district in Brooklyn is making strides to ensure their own students meet those from all different backgrounds.
A new documentary explores why the first ‘Black Barbie’ was much more than just a doll
On the tail of a successful movie based on Mattel’s Barbie, Netflix is now home to a documentary about a Black version of the classic doll.
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture to hold groundbreaking on Juneteenth
Wednesday was a momentous day in Madison due to the groundbreaking of a future community center that will host events and display art.
