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Historic sculpture of Vel Phillips unveiled at Wisconsin Capitol Building
A crowd gathered in Madison to see the new statue and hear speeches from Governor Evers, Senator Baldwin, and Phillips’ son.
In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes
Georgia schools can continue to teach a newer Advanced Placement class about Black history thanks to state funds that they can now use.
Breaking at the Olympics is a testament to hip-hop’s influence around the world
It began with Black youths dancing on cardboard in the Bronx; now the hip-hop-born dance is headed to the Olympics.
Paris: Where the Black Diaspora Meets
Paris has a rich history when it comes to Black folk. This interview-format article gives a glimpse into the lives of a few such Black Parisians.
What it means to be a Black Olympian representing the U.S. on the global stage
In this NBC interview, Black American Olympians discuss what it means to them to be representing the United States and possibly being major role models for Black children.
America’s Black Holocaust Virtual Museum Adds Virtual Exhibit About Dr. Caesar
The virtual exhibit discusses the life and accomplishments of the first Black American whose medical discovered were published.
Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
Illinois police tried to cover up the shooting death of a Black woman who called for help with a suspected intruder.
AP survey shows Kamala Harris backed by enough delegates to become Democratic nominee
With November quickly approaching, Democratic delegates rallied together to support Kamala Harris’ bid for the party nomination after President Biden dropped out of the race.
2024 Election Latest: Harris Vows to ‘Earn and Win’ Party Nomination After Biden Drops Out
After President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris vows to “earn and win” the Democratic Party nomination. Democratic Party leaders have begun endorsing Harris in her fight to beat Donald Trump.
With heart, humanity and a killer kick, C.J. Nickolas eyes men’s taekwondo gold
New Yorker C.J. Nikolas’ taekwondo skills show promise to be gold-medal worthy as he represents the U.S. in the sport at the Paris Olympics.
Judge throws out rightwing affirmative action lawsuit against Texas university
Critics of the UT Austin lawsuit saw Monday’s ruling as a blow to Blum’s anti-affirmative action movement.
FDA once again pushes back proposal to ban cancer-linked formaldehyde in hair relaxers
The Food and Drug Administration promised to release a ban proposal on the cancer-causing chemical in July. However, the date has once again been pushed back to September.
‘How do I heal?’: the long wait for justice after a black man dies in police custody
Raekha Prasad investigates a horrifying trend of violence against Black citizens in the UK by police who are never held accountable.
‘I can’t breathe’: Eric Garner remembered on the 10th anniversary of his chokehold death
Eric Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, continues to mourn the loss of her son in the decade since he was suffocated to death by an NYC police officer. Carr continues to call for police and gun reform in the name of her son.
‘Look good, run fast’: Black Olympians discuss the importance of their hair
The world anxiously awaits the Olympic games, where some of the most talented Black athletes will show off their skills and their hair.
11 Black Men on What Democrats and Republicans Get Wrong About Their Lives
In the America in Focus series, the New York Times asked Americans to share their general societal views. In this article specifically, a focus group of 11 Black men discuss their hesitancies to fully support either Trump or Biden in today’s political climate.
Protesters Gather to March in Milwaukee as R.N.C. Opens
Protesters descend upon Milwaukee as the Republican National Convention kicks off, saying that Donald Trump’s assassination attempt will not stop them from executing the demonstrations they have been planning for months.
Donald Trump Gets Bad News From Black Voters
Polls are showing a slight, but continually increasing, favor for Joe Biden in the Black community despite Trump’s efforts to appeal to the group ahead of November’s election.
Milwaukee hotel workers fired after death of Black man pinned down outside
D’vontaye Mitchell was pinned to the ground outside Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, and his family calls for further justice after the firing of the three employees involved.
