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Why Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age
Adam Bradley discusses the significance of Black satire, especially in trying political times such as these.
Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website
The U.S. Department of Defense removed a webpage honoring Major General Charles C. Rogers, a Black Medal of Honor recipient, as part of a broader effort to eliminate DEI content from military sites.
Tulsa mayor declares June 1 as Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day to honor history
Tulsa’s first Black mayor has taken steps to recognize the city’s racist history. Could reparations follow?
A majority-Black town starts armed protection group after neo-Nazi rally
When the police failed to arrest Neo-Nazis who showed up in their town, the Black community stepped in to protect themselves.
Black Students Are the Future of Journalism
We need more Black journalists. HuffPost deputy editor Phil Lewis and veteran educator Larry Knight are doing something about it.
Struggle for control of public libraries in full swing across the Deep South
The nation is in a debate over the censoring of library books–and the access to information that represent.
Reps. Ilhan Omar And Yvette D. Clarke Sound The Alarm On Injustice Faced By Black Immigrants
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Yvette D. Clarke exclaim that systems in the United States and internationally are not sufficient to meet the scale of the global forced migration crisis.
Black athletes thrive at D.C.’s first U.S. Figure Skating club
Washington, D.C. launches its first U.S. Figure Skating Club, creating a space for Black and minority skaters to train, receive mentorship, and increase sports diversity.
Secret recordings reveal LAPD cops spewing racist, sexist and homophobic comments, complaint alleges
An officer recorded the interactions that form the basis of the complaint against the Los Angeles Police Department.
Doechii named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year
The performer, who was the first female rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, has been turning heads since entering the charts in 2023.
How Birmingham’s Youngest Mayor Tore Down a ’52-Foot Lie’
In Son of Birmingham, Randall Woodfin reveals how he fought violence and racism as the major of the Alabama city.
Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms
As violence sends Haitians in search of asylum, the president wants to end a program that offers assistance.
60 years after Bloody Sunday, legacy of martyrs’ guides fight for voting rights
Honoring civil rights martyrs, this piece highlights the ongoing fight for voting rights 60 years after Bloody Sunday.
Calls to Free George Floyd’s Murderer Grow — Here’s Why It’s Unlikely to Happen
Christina Carrega explains how convicted murderer Derek Chauvin is unlikely to be pardoned, despite some on the right calling for it.
D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
The mural and plaza were installed after George Floyd’s death in 2020 sparked support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
This Date in History: The American Negro Academy Begins
Rev. Alexander Crummell spearheaded the academy to encourage intellectual pursuits while fighting against assaults.
Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey Leap into International Women’s Day with Their Very Own Barbies
Mattel has released multiple dolls honoring women. including athletes, ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
Centuries-old slavery rulings continue to shape American law today. Explore how these precedents influence modern jurisprudence and the ongoing fight for justice. Read more on AFRO.
Jordan Chiles’ Memoir Details the Racism She Recognized In Gymnastics At Just 7
The Olympian, who has been involved with gymnastics for most of her life, tells all in her memoir.
