Breaking News! History in the Making
Black man choked and shocked by police died because of drugs, officers’ lawyers argue at trial
A defense trial for three police officers in Tacoma, Washington rages onward due to the brutal murder of Manuel Ellis, a black man who was murdered in a mirror event to George Floyd three months prior to Floyd’s death.
What does it mean to be Black enough? Cord Jefferson explores this ‘American Fiction.’
Director of ‘American Fiction’, Cord Jefferson, explores the inspiration for the film in addition to adding to the conversation about what it means to be Black enough, and what the media perceives to be Black enough.
Let’s Talk About Sexual Health on HBCU Campuses
An initiative has begun to help HBCUs support student sexual and reproductive healthcare as access is lost elsewhere.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Face a Sharp Decline Three Years After George Floyd
According to workforce analytics, DEI initiatives that were promised in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder have fallen through.
5 Mental Health Programs Making a Difference for Black Youth
While Black youth across the U.S. are facing a mental health crisis, there are five organizations here to help end it.
BLACK BOOKSTORE OPENED BY TAMPA COUNCIL MEMBER AFTER SHE NOTICED SOMETHING MISSING ON BOOKSHELVES
A new bookstore prioritizing community access to African-American and Black authors will be opening soon in Tampa, Florida.
ABHM Book Club, MIAD & MCHS Proudly Present: All That She Carried By Tiya Miles
On Thursday, January 25th we will discuss All That She Carried by Tiya Miles, in partnership with the Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), who will help lead the discussion and connect the book to an exhibition and to museums, more broadly.
New sickle cell treatment sparks feelings of hope and some hesitancy among Black patients
CRISPR technology promises better health for patients with sickle cell disease, but some still have reservations.
Nurse Who Founded Her Own American Heart Association Training Center Is the First Black Woman Inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses
Shawntay Harris, founder of Eminent CPR, has made history as the first Black woman to be inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses.
How Philadelphia Disrupted the School-to-Prison Pipeline
A police diversion program implemented in 2014 has shown a 91% reduction in in-school arrests in Philadelphia.
‘I saw the tunnel. I didn’t see the light!’ Jamie Foxx speaks on mystery illness that left him temporarily unable to walk
Jamie Foxx accepts CCA’s Vanguard Award after enduring a battle with a mysterious illness that led to his hospitalization.
Why parents say Black Santas are important for children to see
Black children benefit from seeing racial representation in mainstream culture, which includes their favorite icon: Santa Claus.
After racist shooting that killed 3, family sues Dollar General over lax security
The families of the three victims fatally shot in a racist shooting at Dollar General have sued the store for negligence.
Four Black founders on creating healing communities in LA: ‘so all of us can have access’
The Black community in Los Angeles comes together for unique experiences thanks to the efforts of these leaders.
Yes, Black Couples Face Fertility Issues Too
The results of one survey show that Black patients face stigma and stereotypes that despite dealing with infertility.
A Play About Black Women’s Experiences, Met With Violence
French theatergoers won’t see all performers in “Carte Noire Named Desire” after racist violence caused Fatou Siby to step back.
Beyoncé drops new single ‘My House’ following release of ‘Renaissance’ film
Fans of Beyonce have plenty to enjoy with a new single to celebrate the release of a film that is now in theaters.
MCTS Announces 8th Annual Rosa Parks Scholarship
The Milwaukee County Transit System honors Rosa Parks each year while helping students pursue higher education with a scholarship.
‘Southern/Modern’: Rediscovering the Radical Art Below the Mason-Dixon Line
An art exhibit in an Atlanta Museum brings together works by Southern artists from the mid-1900s to examine changing styles.
