Breaking News! History in the Making
Tobacco Companies Pushed Deadly Menthol Products on Black Smokers. That Could End Soon
The Food and Drug Administration hopes to ban menthol cigarettes, which may may smoking less appealing to Black Americans.
Black and Disabled? Good Luck Finding Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is hard to come by, especially for disabled Black folks who may not qualify for or have to wait years for assistance.
Creator of Super CJ, a New Black Superhero Animated Series, Reveals Beautiful Complexities of Black Boys
Yaba Baker’s new animation studio brings the stories and characters that represent Black children from the page to the screen.
Rematriating the Milwaukee singer who was the 1st African-American woman cantor
Gladys Sellers had humble origins in Milwaukee before she gained notoriety as the first Black woman Jewish cantor in the early 20th century.
State, city of New York to pay $36 million to men exonerated in Malcolm X’s murder
Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam spent decades in prison before being exonerated of the killing of Malcolm X.
Black Press of America Plans Digital Innovation and Training Conference in St. Thomas
Those in the newspaper staff can register for an upcoming training conference planned by the National Newspaper Publishers Association.
Mandela Barnes’ rise is a true ‘Wisconsin story.’ But is it enough to win a Senate race?
Wisconsinites wait with baited breath to see how lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes will fair in a senate race against incumbent Ron Johnson.
UW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2022
Several winners of the UW and Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards represent the talented Black student community.
Stopping Domestic Violence in the Black Community
Christina Jones recently spearheaded a conversation about domestic violence in the Black community and how to better support survivors.
Massive learning setbacks show COVID’s sweeping toll on kids
COVID has only further increased racial inequalities in education according to a new report from the Associated Press.
Pharrell Williams returns to his native Virginia to award $2.5M to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs
Singer Pharrell Williams will announce the winners of $2.5 million in grants in his home state as part of the Black Ambition program.
Locked Out: Millions of Voters Are Disenfranchised Ahead of Midterm Elections
With the midterm elections just a few days away, some Black people are barred from voting because of their criminal backgrounds.
Louisiana native and author Ernest Gaines to appear on U.S. stamp
The U.S. Postal Service continues its Black Heritage series with a postage stamp featuring author Ernest Gaines.
Rihanna Returns to Music With ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Original Song
Musician Rihanna’s newest single will be featured on the soundtrack for Marvel’s upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film.
Exhumations resume for DNA to ID Tulsa Race Massacre victims
Work has resumed on exhuming remains belonging to victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre to identify them via DNA.
No U.S.-born Black players expected on World Series rosters
As Houston and Philadelphia’s baseball teams head to the world series, the diamond won’t don’t the number of Black residents of those cities.
‘Chicago’ star Angelica Ross’ history-making role kicks the door wide open for inclusion
Broadway star Angelica Ross has paved the way for other trans actors to take the stage after she played the lead role in Chicago.
From dream to screen, the National Black Movie Association is a nonprofit born of necessity
Agnes Moss has a vision for the the National Black Movie Association, which has gained momentum since its inception.
Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder’s speech, citing the threat of violence
After backlash, Penn State has rescinded an invite to Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys who was slotted to speak at the school.
