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A new documentary will examine racism in soccer (Eric Gaillard/Reuters)

Racism in Soccer World to be Probed in Federation-Backed Documentary ‘Patrick Vieira – Off the Bench’

An upcoming documentary will take a deep dive into racism in soccer, which athletes have long had to deal with.

Composer and trumpeter Etienne Charles will write a piece about the history of the  Lincoln Center. (Lawrence Sumulong/Courtesy of Lincoln Center)

Revisiting San Juan Hill, the neighborhood destroyed to make way for Lincoln Center

Before Robert Moses razed San Juan Hill, it housed thousands of minorities. Now, it’s the home of the Lincoln Center.

Michaela Coel looks to the distance in this black-and-white photo (Malick Bodian)

Michaela Coel on Creativity, Romance, and the Path to Wakanda Forever

Fearless actor Michaela Coel stars in Marvel’s upcoming film Wakanda Forever, which continues the story of the fictitious country.

Holmesburg Prison, where mostly Black inmates were victims of experimentation from the 1950s through the 1970s. (AP Photo/Bill Achatz, File)

Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates

The city of Philadelphia has officially apologized for 20 years of medical experimentation on Black inmates at Holmesburg Prison.

From left, rappers Pop Smoke, Young Dolph and PnB Rock. (Scott Dudelson; Paras Griffin / Getty Images)

Killings of rappers are more than just a hip-hop problem, experts say

We shouldn’t overlook the larger societal significance when hip-hop artists such as Half Ounce are victims of gun violence.

Venus Williams in 2014

Venus Williams, Spike Lee set for Black Entrepreneurs Day

Athletes and filmmakers were among those recognized for this year’s Black Entrepreneurs Day, which was founded by Daymond John.

Founded in 1871 to raise money for their struggling college, the Fisk Jubilee Singers soon became a musical sensation. The current ensemble, here performing at a church in Nashville last June, carries on the legacy.  (Lynsey Weatherspoon)

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.

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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!

Clark Atlanta University Votes collaborated with on-campus fraternities and sororities to host a voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day. (Sojourner Ahebee / NBC News)

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.

Shaun J. Brown as Tracy Edwards and Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story."(Netflix)

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.

A ceremony to dedicate a monument to Ida B. Wells is held on June 30, 2021 in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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 Ketanji Brown Jackson and Chief Justice John Roberts after her investiture ceremony Friday. (Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images)

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.

Sophia Wilson of "The Come Up" has described racist interactions with fans  (Sophie Hur / Freeform)

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 in 2016. (FILE PHOTO Invision via AP)

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 in the studio. (Charles Roussel)

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.

People sit down on a bridge during a Black Lives Matter protest in Zurich, Switzerland, June 13, 2020. (REUTERS/Michael Schields)

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.

Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images file)

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.

Racism in AI can prevent people of color from getting medical care

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.

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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!

Jackson was just 37 at the time of her death

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 speaks at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture (Paras Griffin / Getty Images file)

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.