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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After backlash, Penn State has rescinded an invite to Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys who was slotted to speak at the school.
’1619 Project’ publisher launches series of readalongs
You can now listen to chapters of The 1619 project book by Michelle and Leslie Alexander to gain a better understanding of the content.
Are Black people better off in America than in Africa?
People often ignore the racism behind the idea that Black people are better in America than they would be if they remained in Africa.
Here are the Black candidates who could make history on election night
Next month, dozens of Black candidates’ names will appear on polling ballots across the country. These candidates are ready to make history.
Adidas ends partnership with Ye over antisemitic remarks
Adidas ended a partnership that helped make the artist formerly known as Kanye West a billionaire and lent the German sportswear an edgy appeal.
Meghan Markle discusses the ‘angry Black woman’ stereotype with Issa Rae and Ziwe
Meghan Markle continues to use her privilege to discuss racial issues, including stereotypes that appear in the media and online.
Almost every Black officer at this Tennessee police department says they’ve experienced discrimination
Racism impacts Black people who work for police departments as well as the citizens who deal with officers.
It Took Eight Years, an Army of Engineers, and 1,600 Pounds of Chains to Bring Artist Charles Gaines’s Profound Meditation on America to Life. Now, It’s Here
Charles Gaines’ vision for an art exhibition that examines the role capitalism and other forces have on American society has come to fruition.
Is the percentage of Black inmates in Wisconsin seven times higher than the percentage of Black citizens in the state?
Results of The Sentencing Project’s newest report show just how dire the situation is for Black men in Wisconsin.
Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
Another of Derek Chauvin’s police compatriots, J. Alexander Kueng, has pleaded guilty in the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Register for the Remembering Emmett Till: A Conversation with author Dr. Dave Tell
America’s Black History Museum will host Dr. Dave Tell for a free event as he talks about his book, Remembering Emmett Till on October 27th.
Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw and Ibram X. Kendi Will Host a CRT Virtual Event
In this upcoming event, esteemed authors Kimberlé Crenshaw and Ibram X. Kendi discuss how parents can respond to anti-CRT push in schools.
A Brooklyn school’s students fought to add AP African American Studies to their curriculum
Some Brooklyn students will now have a chance to to an AP African American Studies class in a new pilot program.
‘Change has come’: Mississippi unveils Emmett Till statue
Greenwood Mississippi is now the home of a statue dedicated to Emmett Till, a boy who was murdered near the statue’s home.
In a college football first, HBCU player comes out as gay
Byron Perkins of Hampton University has recently made history as the first football player at an HCBU to come out publicly.
As innocent Black men wait in prison to be exonerated, their families share the toll
Release from prison is bittersweet for Black men who have been exonerated for their crimes but have paid the price regardless.
