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Supreme Court holds investiture ceremony for Ketanji Brown Jackson
After her investiture ceremony, Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice in American history.
Surviving gun violence does not end victims’ pain and trauma
Curtis Bunn examines the long-lasting impact of gun violence on survivors and the greater Black community.
We can stop the police brutality that killed Dalian Atkinson, but let’s first admit there is a problem
Police brutality doesn’t just end the lives of Black Americans. Several notable cases in the UK remind us that borders don’t stop racism.
Trevor Noah to Exit ‘Daily Show’ After Seven Years
After seven years, comedian Trevor Noah will leave his position as host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, previously hosted by Jon Stewart.
Connecticut man paralyzed after arrest sues New Haven police
After suffering a paralyzing injury in a police vehicle, Randy Cox is suing the New Haven police department.
After years of straightening my hair, I stopped trying to hide my Black roots
Like many Black people, Zakiya Dalila Harris deciding to allow her hair to go au naturel was both an intimidating and empowering move.
Why aren’t flagship universities enrolling more of their own states’ Black students?
Compare the number of Black students enrolled at states’ flagship colleges to their Black high school students, and there’s a discrepancy.
Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dies at 59
Coolio, a Grammy-winning rapper and musician best known for his song “Gangsta’s Paradise” has died at just 59-years-old.
Singer R. Kelly, already behind bars, ordered to pay victims
After being sentenced for racketeering and sexual assault, singer R Kelly has been ordered to pay restitution to his victims.
NAACP says Jackson’s water problems are a civil rights issue
Jackson residents, the majority of whom are Black, still don’t have access to clean water after disastrous flooding weeks ago.
This young Black designer is dressing Afro Colombian vice president Francia Márquez in ‘resistance’ fashion
Esteban Sinisterra, a Colombian fashion designer, sees similarities between himself and the country’s VP, Francia Márquez, who he dresses.
Megan Thee Stallion launches website with mental health resources for fans
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion wants her fans to take their mental health seriously and has launched a website to connect them with resources.
Buffalo celebrates Black service members with historic monument dedication
A visually powerful monument to African American veterans who served their country has been unveiled in a Buffalo park.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl 2023 halftime show
After the NFL announced Rihanna will perform at the upcoming Superbowl halftime show, tickets for the game have skyrocketed.
These young men catch more than lobsters. They also catch a break
Several young Black men are among those learning to fish and catch lobster along the coast of Maine, according to this NPR story.
Pharoah Sanders, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 81
Famed saxophone player Pharoah Sanders has recently passed. His impressive music career spanned six decades, including a 2021 release.
Zadie Smith on discovering the secret history of Black England: ‘Into my ignorance poured these remarkable facts’
One woman was shocked after reading about the colorful history of Black people in England, which isn’t readily taught in the country.
Drastic pay inequities persist for Black and Latino NYC workers, especially women
A new report about New York City’s municipal workers shows a pay gap for people of color and women workers especially.
Suburban Chicago police officer charged with murder in 2020 fatal shooting of Black man
Former police Officer Dante Salinas is guilty of second-degree murder of Marcellis Stinnette after shooting the man and his girlfriend.
