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California’s Ebony Alert system will put a focus on missing Black children
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law “Ebony Alert,” a system that seeks to prioritize the finding of missing Black youth, a disproportionately affected demographic.
Recreational Therapist Helps Prisoners Get Their Heads Right
Naimah McDaniels works hard to promote mental health among incarcerated people who are so often underserved.
Choosing to Love and Protect Black LGBTQ+ Students
Because of their intersections of identities, some students stand to suffer more from the recent education censorship attempts.
‘Rest Is Power’ Is A Stunning Expression Of Black People Reclaiming Their Peace
The “Rest Is Power” exhibit on display at New York University showcases visual narratives of Black people at rest–a form of resistance that is inherently liberating.
Why Harriet Tubman Continued Her Legacy in New York, the Birthplace of the Underground Railroad
Enslavement escapist and abolitionist Harriet Tubman spent her last years in Auburn, New York, which has strong ties to the Underground Railroad. Now, the town honors Tubman with a museum on a historical site.
Latino, Black enrollment in advanced math shot up after states made this change. Should it be a model?
A new law has developed a new standard in Texas that automatically enrolls students in an advanced math course. This law led to huge increases in Latino and Black honors students.
An Officer Is Charged With Murder. Colleagues Briefly Drop Their Guns.
Tension is rising between London’s Metropolitan Police Service and the public after officers shot an unarmed Black man in London.
Black Patients More Likely to Be Restrained in the Emergency Room
Research shows the different–and more violent–treatment Black patients may face when seeking emergency medical assistance.
New Tools Empower Black Communities On the Frontlines of Climate Change
Examining how some communities are more vulnerable to climate change can help reveal ways we can take action.
Canada elects first Black speaker of the House of Commons
Greg Fergus is Canada’s newly elected speaker of the House, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Commons.
Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
Simone Biles’ success at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championship in Belgium helped Team USA break their record and achieve their 7th title.
Walmart allocates $800K to Black business owners
Walmart is donating $800,000 to the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), in honor of their five-year pledge to invest $100 million in racial equity.
Can Breathing Help Heal Black Racial Trauma?
As Black people continue to combat the trauma that racism has wrought on the mind and body, mindfulness expert Zee Clarke says recovery can start with something as simple as breathing.
Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
A grant that awards $20,000 to businesses that are at least 51% owned by Black women was blocked by a federal appeals court in Atlanta.
Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat
Laphonza Butler, head of the progressive group Emily’s List, will be the third Black woman in history to serve in the Senate.
Arrest in Tupac Shakur killing stemmed from Biggie Smalls death investigation
Evidence gathered to convict and arrest a man tied to Tupac’s murder was found and built upon a case investigating the murder of Biggie Smalls.
A crown branded onto bodies links British monarchy to slave trade
While searching through records at the British Library, a man comes across a brand that represented the Royal Family’s connection to the slave trade.
New book looks beyond ‘Mr. March on Washington’ to the real Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin’s name and civil rights activism sometimes go forgotten. However, a new book intends to change that.
Majority of Black adults often see racist depictions in the news, study finds
Results of a recent Pew study show hint at negative representations of Black Americans in the media and news.
