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With a federal menthol ban looming, tobacco companies push ‘non-menthol’ substitutes
The federal government has yet to ban menthol cigarettes, but makers are changing their products just in case.
Oprah, Ozempic and Us
Oprah Winfrey has been a role model for Black women for decades now, and opening up about struggles with her own body image on the road to self love has given millions more hope.
South Carolina woman posthumously wins settlement over Black ancestral land
The family of a Hilton Head woman who passed while facing a lawsuit over her home by developers is celebrating their win.
Black veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke
A recent study reveals health disparities faced by Black Americans who have served their country’s military.
First of 6 Mississippi ex-officers sentenced to 20 years for torturing 2 Black men: ‘I’m so sorry … I hate myself for it’
One of six officers who brutally tortured and attempted to murder two Black men officially received his sentence after a highly emotional trial.
First charter flight with US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami
As gang violence continues to escalate in Haiti, U.S. citizens have decided to flee the country on a government-chartered flight back to America.
Study reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a report about the music industry, and specifically the disparities women musicians faced.
As AI tools get smarter, they’re growing more covertly racist, experts find
A report reveals that AI discriminates against Black job applicants, presenting a concern in a world that increasingly uses the technology.
‘American Society of Magical Negroes’ cast and director say not to judge the film by its trailer
A new satirical film pokes fun at a stereotype of Black characters that is sometimes seen in movies by white filmmakers.
Victims of the Flint Water Crisis Are Still Waiting to Get Paid
Some residents of Flint, Michigan have passed before receiving payments related to the water crisis because of how the cases are structured.
6 Massachusetts teens charged in racial bullying incident with mock slave auction on Snapchat
Swift action has been taken against a group of Massachusetts teens who posted about a fake slave auction on social media.
Elon Musk Keeps Spreading a Very Specific Kind of Racism
Since purchasing Twitter, Elon Musk has continued to let racist activity flourish–and is now contributing to that activity.
What to know about the crisis of violence, politics and hunger engulfing Haiti
Amid political turmoil, violence rages in Haiti, while residents have few places to turn for safety–or food.
Serve and Protect? Not if Your Loved One’s Black and Missing
Friends and family of missing Black people are often ignored and mistreated by the police, who do not prioritize these cases.
D.C. community celebrates Harriet Tubman Day
A relative of Harriet Tubman ensures that the activist’s work is remembered and celebrated each year in Washington, D.C.
What does Alabama embryo ruling mean for Black women, future of IVF?
Alabama’s recent ruling that frozen embryos are protected by wrongful-death laws may make IVF less accessible to many.
American Academy of Dermatology votes to keep its diversity policies after anti-DEI proposal
Despite a push for the Academy to end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the advisory board reaffirmed their commitment to such values by rejecting the resolution.
How the Puyallup Tribe Increased Police Accountability in Washington
After a tribal member’s death at police hands, a Washington tribe took action, and their activism could lead to real police reform.
Rep. Glenn Ivey helps secure nearly $12 million in federal funds for Montgomery and Prince George’s County, Md.
A Maryland representative has secured funding to free up space that can be used for low-income housing.
