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WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in a high-profile prisoner swap between the U.S. and Moscow
After a drug conviction by Russian courts that led to imprisonment, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been able to return home.
Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in US
At Just 18 years old, Jaylen Smith is the youngest Black mayor in the USA and will lead Earle, Arkansas for several years.
A growing push to fix pulse oximeters’ flawed readings in people of color: ‘This can be dangerous’
The FDA is finally considering what to do about pulse oximeters, which do not work as well for people with darker skin.
Ava DuVernay becomes the first Black woman featured on Ben & Jerry’s pint
Ben & Jerry’s has honored Ava DuVernay with a new ice cream flavor, which will have long-lasting effect for Black artists.
Threats to protesters in Emmett Till rally prompt cancelation of Christmas parade in Kentucky
Two holiday events have been canceled in one Kentucky city after threats directed at a nearby Emmett Till event were received.
Mississippi man who burned cross to intimidate Black neighbors pleads guilty to hate crime
Axel Cox has been convicted of a hate crime after he burned a cross to intimidate his Black neighbors in Mississippi.
The teen who was refused the chance to be with her dad as he was executed says the ‘justice system failed me’
At 19 years old, Kevin Johnson was convicted of murder. However, at 19, his daughter lost her case to see her father’s last breath.
Sacramento’s Black Wall Street Hosts Black Friday Fest
A recent gathering of Black business owners in Sacramento offered an alternative to corporate Black Friday shopping.
ABHM Book Club Presents: The Three Mothers
ABHM Book Club Presents: The Three Mothers. In honor of the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we have selected a book that covers the 1960s Civil Rights Movement from a perspective long overlooked –that of the mothers of Dr. MLK Jr., James Baldwin, and Malcolm X.
Quinta Brunson named one of People magazine’s 2022 “People of the Year”
Quinta Brunson, creator and star of sitcom Abbott Elementary, is one of People’s 2022 people of the year, giving us all hope for social change.
Black leaders on Buffalo’s East Side are building markets to address food insecurity
A proposed food co-op might ease the burden on some Buffalo residents who live in what’s known as a food desert.
Teachers Rail Against Virginia Gov. Youngkin’s Proposed Curriculum Updates
Virginia is the most recent state to consider preventing teachers from educating students about Black history in America.
Black Women in Tech Might Be the Key to Climate Justice
Dr. Jackie “Bouvier” Copeland believes Black women are key to achieving climate justice, which is why she started the WISE Fund.
Elon Musk is alienating one of Twitter’s most valuable assets: Black influencers
Musk has alienated Twitter users, but could pushing out Black influencers have a greater impact than anyone realizes?
House Democrats elect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as leader, the first Black person to lead a congressional caucus
New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries has taken the reigns of the House Democratic Caucus from Nancy Pelosi.
Bob Marley immersive experience to land in U.S. next year
Fans will be able to visit the Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles next January to see an immersive Bob Marley exhibit.
The Pioneering Black LGBT Activist You Probably Don’t Know – But Should
A new street name memorializes Donald Suggs Jr,, a gay Black man known for his journalism and activism work.
Amanda Morgan Becomes First Black Woman Soloist For The Pacific Northwest Ballet
Ballet hasn’t always been welcoming to Black women, which is why Amanda Morgan’s climb to the top of her ballet company is historic.
Veterans Affairs has denied benefits to Black people at higher rates for years, lawsuit alleges
A recent lawsuit contends that the VA has denied rightfully earned benefits to Black veterans, and records support this suit.
