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Congressional Black Caucus allies launch ‘eight-figure’ effort to flip the House
An ally of the Congressional Black Caucus is launching a super PAC to mobilize Black voters and flip the House majority for Democrats, which could potentially lead to the first Black speaker of the House.
International News: Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities
France is being torn apart by riots as protestors fight back against persistent police brutality toward Black citizens.
Rev. Frederick Haynes III to take over Rainbow PUSH Coalition leadership from Rev. Jesse Jackson
The Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III is to become president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, taking over after former president Rev. Jesse Jackson stepped down.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group he founded in 1971
The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his plans to step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a Chicago-based civil rights group he founded in 1971.
Colorism is driving women of color to use harmful skin lightening products, says new study
Due to discriminatory European beauty standards, numerous women of color (namely Black women) are turning to harmful skin-lightening products.
Homeschooling in the Black Community Continues to Grow
A homeschooling co-op for Black families in Alabama arose in response to what parents viewed as subpar education.
Justice Dept. to Investigate Georgia Jail Where Inmate Died Covered in Lice
When 35-year-old LeShawn Thompson died in prison after being malnourished and neglected, the government launched an investigation on Georgia’s Fulton County Jail to evaluate living conditions.
An opera based on an Octavia Butler novel has been decades in the making
Fans of Octavia Butler’s novel “Parable of the Sower” can head to New York City to enjoy the stage adaptation.
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Puts Black Women at Higher Risk for Stroke
A new study by the American Heart Association conducted over 25 years looks into high rates of preeclampsia for pregnant Black women and how it connects to the risk of stroke.
OPINION: The Next Battle Over Colorblindness Has Begun
University of Chicago professor Sonja B. Starr analyzes the fallout of SCOTUS’ ruling against affirmative action and makes her own predictions on what’s to become of legal equity.
A shipwreck awash in Black history takes center stage in Alabama
An exhibit as one Alabama museum sheds light on stories of the last of the enslaved Africans who arrived in the Americas en masse.
Oklahoma judge dismisses Tulsa race massacre reparations case filed by last known survivors
Black Tulsans who lost their homes and livelihoods in the 1921 race massacre don’t deserve reparations according to one judge.
Lawsuit seeking reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre is dismissed
A lawsuit seeking reparations to address historical damage done by the 1921 Tulsa Massacre has been dismissed, as the survivors failed to provide proof of “individualized injury.”
Why Black Folks Need to Know About Plastic Free July
Recognizing plastic pollution doesn’t just help the planet, it can improve the health of marginalized people.
U.S. Forest Service and HBCUs unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting
Several HBCUs have partnered with a government agency to create an apprenticeship program for tomorrow’s forest firefighters.
Angelina Jolie says racial disparity in health care has ‘endangered’ her children of color
Angelina Jolie, who has adopted several children internationally, speaks out about the treatment her children receive in medical settings.
Some Black Twitter users hope this app will be a safe space
For Black social media users hoping for a safe space and a new home in the aftermath of Elon Musk’s Twitter, Spill might be the answer.
NFL secures $78 million in loans from Black, community and women-led banks
By taking loans from Black- and women-owned banks, the NFL is ultimately investing in and helping those businesses.
Black Artists Say A.I. Shows Bias, With Algorithms Erasing Their History
Some Black artists are concerned over the implications of the inherent racial bias in AI algorithms, which are becoming more common.
