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The Fisk Jubilee Singers’ amazing story, from slavery to stardom
For more than 150 years, Fisk University’s Jubilee Singers have raised funds, spirits, and praise with their music.
Announcing Our Next Book Club Meeting
We’re happy to announce the next book in our book club: Overground Railroad. Pick up a copy today so you can join us on October 6th!
Young Black voters are dominating the Georgia midterms one student at a time
With the midterm election coming up next month, some young Black folks are trying to inspire others to vote.
Black queer Milwaukeeans on Netflix’s Jeffrey Dahmer series: ‘How dare you?’
Milwaukee’s Black gay residents who remember the terror inflicted on their community in the 1980s have choice words about the new Dahmer series.
How the ‘Black Metropolis’ made a comeback
Black urban centers like Chicago’s Bronzeville once thrived in America, and they’re on on their way up once again.
Justice Jackson makes waves in first Supreme Court arguments
Ketanji Brown Jackson hasn’t shied away from her duty as a SCOTUS justice, even though she’s only been on the bench for two days.
Black actors say not enough is being done to protect them from racist abuse online
For some Black actors, the racist treatment and comments they receive from fans is a shocking reminder of the work we still have to do.
Coolio’s death at 59 should remind Black men not to neglect their health care
Coolio’s death at such a young age is a cogent reminder that Black men should take their health seriously to avoid the same fate.
Jameson Green Won’t Apologize for His Confrontational Paintings. Collectors Love Him for It
Jameson Green’s art sometimes makes viewers uncomfortable because it shines a light on racism–and that’s what makes it so important.
Switzerland has ‘systemic’ racism issues, UN experts say
The U.N. Human Rights Council released a report that highlights the prevalence of systemic racism against Black people in Switzerland.
What’s in a name? Why Ketanji Brown Jackson’s matters so much
Robyn Autry argues about the importance of Jackson’s African first name, especially as the only justice whose name denotes their heritage.
Algorithms Are Making Decisions About Health Care, Which May Only Worsen Medical Racism
Algorithms have invaded every aspect of our lives, bringing racism and biases that can have lasting impacts with them.
America’s Black Holocaust Museum is Now Hiring!
If you’ve got the time and talent, you could be the newest team member who helps further the mission of America’s Black Holocaust Museum!
Women’s Basketball mourns the passing of Tiffany Jackson
Tiffany Jackson, a player for University of Texas Women’s Basketball has passed away at just 37 years old according to reports.
Keke Palmer is launching KeyTV, a digital platform ‘spotlighting a new generation of creators’
The newest creator platform highlights Black talent, offering exposure those creators don’t usually receive.
76ers’ Doc Rivers merges Black history lessons into camp
Doc Rivers isn’t just an NBA coach. He’s a passionate social activist with a vendetta against racial injustice.
How Hurricane Ian’s damage could exacerbate inequality
As residents of the Gulf Coast piece their lives and properties back together after Hurricane Ian, some will suffer greater and longer than others.
CIA honors Underground Railroad and Civil War hero Harriet Tubman as a model spy with a new statue
A beautiful statue honoring Harriet Tubman and her work as a spy now greets visitors at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia.
British artists recreate ‘A Great Day in Harlem’ photo for Black History Month
A photo gallery at London’s Black Cultural Archives celebrates England’s Black History Month, including Harlem jazz musicians, this October.
