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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.
What Does Cultural Appropriation Really Mean?
Is cultural appropriation real or just the latest buzzword? And if it matters, what can and should we do about it?
Tsitsi Dangarembga on Zimbabwe: ‘Every time we say it can’t get any worse, it does’
Tsitsi Dangarembga is a renowned author from Zimbabwe, but her home country’s repressive regime makes it difficult to live or gain knowledge.
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.
