Breaking News! History in the Making
Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters dies at 74
Only one of the Pointer Sisters remains alive after the death of Anita Pointer, a member during the group’s heyday.
Police in schools have outsize effect on Black children, report says
A recent report revealed the impact on students, especially Black ones, whose schools have a police presence, and the results are worrying.
Jan. 6 response would have been ‘vastly different’ if rioters were Black, House sergeant at arms told investigators
The act of domestic terrorism on January 6th and the leniency afforded members of the mob are the definition of white privilege.
The Grassroots Fight for Housing Justice in Baltimore
Some Baltimore residents can return to their homes after an activist group fought to prevent the buildings from demolishment.
Why was it absurd to think Whitney Houston didn’t make Black music? She was Black
Despite her experiences, singer Whitney Houston is viewed as not being Black enough by some people–including others in the Black community.
Megan Thee Stallion deserves peace. But like many Black women online, she isn’t getting it.
Megan Thee Stallion has become of victim of online harassment after testifying against the man who shot her.
In just two years, the ‘Coalition Academy’ has boosted Black assistants to top-flight head coaching jobs
More Black assistant coaches are using their talents to guide players and receiving mentorship in turn, thanks to a new program.
Survivors of Gangs and Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief
Three women in East St. Louis are involved with local organizations to support people who might otherwise turn to gangs like they once did.
Emmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal
Emmett Till, the boy who was lynched after a white women’s false accusation, and his mother receive a posthumous award honoring their lives.
High school football incidents spark racism talks, programs
A recent spate of racist comments in the high school sports has prompted discussions about how racism has become normalized in this arena.
Community Day on January 13th!
Please join us at ABHM on January 10th at 5 PM CT for a special screening of The Loyal Project followed by a panel discussion and reception.Visit the Network Health table for information and giveaways.
The Loyola Project Screening Rescheduled for January 10th
Please join us at ABHM on January 10th at 5 PM CT for a special screening of The Loyal Project followed by a panel discussion and reception.
Unearthing a Long Ignored African Writing System: African History, by Africans
BU anthropologist Fallou Ngom discovered Ajami, a modified Arabic script, in a box of his late father’s old papers. Proof that a centuries-old writing system was thriving in many African countries.
Unearthing a Long-Ignored African Writing System, One Researcher Finds African History, by Africans
While going through his father’s possessions, Fallou Ngom discovered writings that revealed the unique development of a Black language.
Ex-officer Aaron Dean sentenced to more than 11 years in prison in the death of Atatiana Jefferson
Aaron Dean, who killed Atatiana Jefferson, is the least former officer to be convicted of anti-Black violence while in the line of duty
Central Park gate honors wrongly imprisoned ‘Exonerated 5’
A new sign in Central Park commemorates the Exonerated Five, a group of Black women who were erroneously convicted of raping a white woman.
‘Ain’t No Mo” earns more time on Broadway but raises questions about gatekeeping
A social media campaign has taken off after the Broadway play Ain’t No Mo’ was ended three months prematurely
The luxury tax assessed on Black women
With more buying power than ever before, Black women come face-to-face with how brands have treated them in the past.
Jamila Norman knows farming holds secrets of our past and future
Farming can create bridges between the past, present, and future for Black farmers in the United States and beyond.
