Breaking News! History in the Making
Trump’s claims about Haitians draw from a centuries-long narrative. These women explain why.
Haitian-American scholars and immigrant advocates break down the centuries long history of xenophobia towards Haitians in the United States.
‘A very old political trope’: the racist US history behind Trump’s Haitian pet eater claim
Trump’s bizarre rant about pet-eating Haitians is just the latest in a hoary US tradition of scapegoating immigrants
No One Wants To Talk About Racial Trauma. Why My Family Broke Our Silence
A trip to a cotton field encouraged Cara Anthony’s to learn about her family past, including a shocking secret of anti-Black violence.
Affirmative Action Was Banned. What Happened Next Was Confusing.
What we know about the effects of the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-based admissions at colleges is somewhat surprising.
Stephen Lawrence would have been 50 today. Is there still a chance to get justice for him?
A persistent journalist and the family of a young Black man murdered 31 years ago have pushed the Met to review the murder investigation.
Faith, History, Health: Why a NYC Church Commemorates the Middle Passage
At a time when some governments and schools are resisting or eliminating the teaching of Black history, St. Paul Community Baptist Church centers it with 8 days of programming, sweeping in self-care and healing from generational trauma.
Anatomy of a racist smear: How false claims of pet-eating immigrants caught on
An unsubstantiated claim, vice president hopeful, social media, and racism have combined in an attack on Haitian refugees.
Frankie Beverly, legendary R&B artist and founder of Maze, dies at 77
Known for his charisma and smooth voice, Frankie Beverly started making music in Philadelphia before moving to California.
‘Master of our craft:’ James Earl Jones’ influence went far beyond voiceovers
We remember James Earl Jones’ talent and how it encouraged others after the actor’s passing at 93 years old.
Harris takes a question about her identity as an opportunity to examine Trump’s record on race
The Vice President and hopeful future president expertly steered a conversation about race in this week’s debate.
Beyoncé shut out of Country Music Award nominations
The lack of welcome that encouraged the singer to make her first country album continues at the 2024 CMAs.
PFAS Toxicity Exacerbates Environmental Injustice for Communities of Color
Thanks for decades of redlining, many Black Americans are more likely to be exposed to cancer-causing chemicals.
North Minneapolis street to be renamed after child advocate of community
An advocate for children in north Minneapolis, Bernadette Anderson, will have the street she lived on dedicated to her.
Why is America so slow to exonerate the wrongly convicted?
Now an educator and activist, Ben Chavis spent years in jail due to a broken system. Barbara Bradley Hagerty’s new book tells all.
Theatre Producers of Color Brings Back Producing 101 for Aspiring BIPOC Producers
Founded in 2020, ths organization works to increase equality in the theatre industry by mentoring BIPOC creatives.
Wisconsin now funding driver education for low-income teens
Driver education will be more accessible to low income teens around the state thanks to new funding to promote safe driving.
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, a beloved daughter and breadwinner for her family, has died due to horrific domestic violence by a former partner.
Attack witness ‘ran to her death rather than safety’
A Black nurse who had previously been terrorized by a recent wave of racist gang violence was terrified to death.
How Heavy Rains and High Tides Hurt NYC’s Black and Brown Neighborhoods
Historic disinvestment in Black and Brown neighborhoods across the city has now left homeowners at the mercy of flooding due to heavy rain.
