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On This Day in American History…
Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for non-violent forms of protest in this infamous letter he penned while in jail.
The Birth of CORE
The Congress Of Racial Equality, also known as CORE, spearheaded voting, education, and related projects to promote racial equality.
Justice for Trayvon
This opinion pieces considers how anti-Black violence that ended the life of a boy lead to a demand for justice.
Tulsa Shootings and the Color of Hate
Dr. Nsenga K. Burton reflects on the global prevalence of racism and anti-Black violence after a shooting in Tulsa.
Blacks Face Bias in Bankruptcy, Study Suggests
Black Americans may be more likely to file bankruptcy because financial professionals point them in that direction.
California School Suspensions Issued At Higher Rates To Racial Minorities, Students With Disabilities
The Center for Civil Rights Remedies analyzed suspension in multiple California school districts to highlight racial disparities.
Black legislators, past and present, celebrated in Atlanta exhibit
An Atlanta library exhibit teaches about the role Black politicians played in American history even in the face of opposition.
Rashaad Newsome: An artist who fearlessly collages hip-hop, vogue culture and opera
What makes Rashaad Newsome’s art so unique is the way he combines various media to tease multiple sense at once.
ABHM Mounts 1st Art Exhibit – “Stories Behind the Postcards”
Artist Jennifer Scott’s compelling postcard designs make up ABHM’s first art exhibit in the virtual museum.
Prosecutor charges Zimmerman with second-degree murder
George Zimmerman, who shot and killed Black youth Trayvon Martin, will face charges in a trial according to recent updates.
Jane Bolin-The First Black Female Judge
Jane Bolin’s birth heralded changes in law and justice in New York and around the country that continue to this day.
This Day in Black History
Spelman College has provided Black women in America with education opportunities for over 100 years and remains a quality institution.
Room 4 Debate: Do Black Men Care Enough About Sexual Assault?
The way Black men talk about Black women may be indicative of a larger issue surrounding racialized sexism.
David Leonard Takes on Racism and White Privilege
One professor explains how Black peopel have a far different experience then their white peers–and urges those peers to act.
Prosecutor in Martin Case Will Alone Determine Its Merits
The fate of high profile legal case that has garnered the attention of millions around the world lies in the hands of a few.
2 Tulsa Shooting Suspects Confess, Police Say
A holiday shooting in Tulsa appears to be racially motivated according to people close to the shooters,
A ‘Hu-Manifesto’ for a Post-Trayvon World
Farai Chideya details the five components of an equitable and free life for everyone, regardless of skin color.
Are Children Racially Biased?
A CNN report reveals that children experience racial bias at a young age and that bias may be against their own skin color.
More Discrimination Cited In Housing Practices
The National Fair Housing Alliance has released a report about one bank’s racially biased mortgage practices.
