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Black voters in Louisiana ‘embarrassed’ by state’s failure to pass anti-slavery amendment
Changes in an anti-prison labor bill confused Louisiana voters, who ultimately decided not to pass the measure earlier this month.
What Herschel Walker’s Candidacy Means to Black America
Hershel Walker’s candidacy as a Black man and republican was difficult for some voters, perhaps leading to the runoff election.
The Rise of Black-Owned Birth Centers
A new birthing center in Chicago aims to improve Black maternal and infant health, which currently lags behind white health outcomes.
Building a Black Male Pipeline Into Public Education
Black Men Educators Convening aims to encourage Black men to become teachers who can encourage students to focus on education.
South Carolina program aims to boost ranks of Black teachers
Tyler Wright can relate to his students, but low numbers of Black teachers, especially men, mean not all students have this advantage.
New details: What really happened to Shanquella Robinson?
The family of Shanquella Robinson wants answers about the young woman’s mysterious death, which elicited false news coverage.
Lawsuit: Police captain went on racist ‘rant’
The spotlight is on a Buffalo police officer who made multiple racist remarks at a meeting according to fellow employees.
A White Father and Son Allegedly Tried to Kill a Black FedEx Driver. Did Cops Go Easy on Them?
These care against two white men who harassed and assaulted a FedEx driver earlier this year may not have been investigated properly.
Black social media’s voice is critical in pursuing justice, experts say
After Shanquella Robinson’s mysterious death while on vacation, her family and friends took to social media to help find answers.
Atlanta to pay $1M to Rayshard Brooks’ family after deadly police shooting
The family of Rayshard Brooks, who died after a police shooting, will receive compensation from the city of Atlanta.
The Kids Are Not Alright: Addressing Student Trauma
From COVID-19 to school shootings, today’s students face unique trauma, which can have lasting mental health effects.
Tulsa Race Massacre Victims Cemetery Search Concludes With Additional Graves Found [Update]
Only 26 death certificates exist for victims of Tulsa’s race massacre, but the city’s oldest cemetery may house more victims.
Tech Watch: Seven Black-Owned Startups to Keep Your Eye On
Check out these seven Black-owned startups across various industries that aim to improve lives and turn a profit.
Obama plans Georgia rally next week to boost Warnock
Georgia’s senatorial runoff election has received much press, including from President Obama who has campaigned on behalf of Raphael Warnock.
Meet the Black Women Working to End Food Insecurity
With inflation rising prices from rent to gas, nonprofits such as Feeding America have stepped in to help those who are the most vulnerable.
They were diagnosed with uterine cancer and tumors. Now they’re suing the makers of chemical hair straighteners.
After research connected using chemical hair straighteners to uterine cancer, lawsuits against beauty companies arose.
How an Afro-Indigenous TikTok creator shares her culture
Kara Smith knows what it means to not belong, so she’s using TikTok to smash myths and spread knowledge about her multicultural identity.
‘The Inspection’ highlights a gay Black Marine’s experience under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Viewers will soon be able to watch The Inspection, a movie about the experience of one gay Black man in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries announces bid to replace Nancy Pelosi as Democratic leader
Hakeem Jeffries has put thrown his name into the hat for the position vacated by Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi.
