Breaking News! History in the Making
California police force whose officers shared racist texts agrees to reform deal
After an investigation into racist and sexist messages, one California police department must reform, according to the Justice Department.
‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay
The tech scene is booming in the US’s largest Black-majority city, with foreign investment and a recent population boost
‘Our City Is Always Hurting’: Black New Orleans Residents Grapple With Inequity
While the nation has recently turned its attention to New Orleans, the city’s longstanding issues will persist after the spotlight leaves.
Simone Biles Named SI’s Sportsperson of 2024; Travis Hunter Named Breakout Star
The immensely talented athlete is the first gymnast to be named athlete of the year by Sports Illustrated Magazine.
The Historical Legacy of Watch Night
Where once enslaved people waited for the clock to strike midnight and announce their freedom, their descendants participate in a vigil.
Jimmy Carter’s single term in office was a springboard for Black women in politics
After President Carter’s passing at 100 years old, we reflect on how he helped Black women during his four years as president.
Black cancer patients in England less likely to feel supported in hospital, says charity
Black patients receive less support after diagnosis than white patients, with those cancer patients with disabilities faring even worse.
His Father Bankrupted the Klan. Now He’s Going to Congress to Continue the Fight.
Though Democrats will be in the minority in the House, Shomari Figures says that his mission, including healthcare and voting, hasn’t changed.
Heri za Kwanzaa (Happy Kwanzaa)!
December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa, or Umoja, which means “unity” in Swahili. According to the African American Registry, Kwanzaa was founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.Umoja is the foundational principle of the Nguzo Saba (seven principles); without it, all other principles suffer. Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration focused on the traditional…
At Milwaukee’s Kinship Cafe, new beginnings are on the menu
Milwaukee’s Kinship Community Food Center is more than just a pantry; it now includes a café that helps to employ those from the community.
Congress members urge Biden to exonerate Black civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
Nearly two dozen lawmakers want the president to pardon activists Marcus Garvey, who was deported after a mail fraud conviction.
Turning tragedy into purpose: Gabby Petito’s father advocates for missing Black and brown people
After his daughter’s case dominated the news, Joseph Petito saw how little attention other missing people receive–and vowed to change that.
What Was The Black Christmas Boycott Of 1963?
During the winter of 1963, while America celebrated the holidays, Black people in Greenville, North Carolina, decided to take action, challenge the status quo and demand change. This was the birth of the Black Christmas Boycott of 1963, also known as the Christmas Sacrifice.
House repairs, a car, grandkids: Where Evanston’s reparations payments are going
The first city in the U.S. to approve reparations has given 200 people financial assistance. NBC talked to three residents about that money.
‘I didn’t realize the role rice played’: the ingenious crop cultivation of the Gullah Geechee people
Researchers in North Carolina used shallow sonar to scan canals for artefacts left by the Gullah Geechee people who lived in the area.
This Day in History: Samuel L. Jackson, Actor, and Producer born
Jackson, who is especially known for his action roles in movies such as Jurassic Park and Die Hard, turns 76 today.
Florida students are giving up Saturdays to learn Black history lessons their schools don’t teach
Volunteers are teaching Black history to students who have no chance to learn it because of Florida’s education restrictions.
Kerry Washington’s ‘Six Triple Eight’ shows the important role Black women played in WWII
Kerry Washington’s stars in a film directed by Tyler Perry and depicting an oft forgotten group of Black women in WWII.
‘Nickel Boys’ Leads 2025 Black Reel Awards Nominations; ‘Piano Lesson’ Close Second
The Nickel Boys is a dramatic adaptation of a book about two boys sent to an abusive reform school in the 1960s.
