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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.
Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard
A lawsuit argues the necessity of affirmative action at Harvard in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning the education policy.
U.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, and most deaths were among Black women
A recent study examined the mortality rates for pregnant women, revealing harrowing and surprising numbers for Black women.
Dutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade
While few European leaders who admitted culpability for slavery, the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander issued an apology.
ABHM Book Club Presents: The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted For Young People)
This month’s book selection is “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted for Young People)” by Jeanne Theoharis, which we will discuss via Zoom. The event will be led by ABHM’s Jr Griots (docents)!
Sotomayor and Jackson slam idea that U.S. is ‘colorblind’
Justices Sotomayor and Brown Jackson are not staying quiet about the Supreme Court’s decisions to strike down affirmative action.
