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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.
Visit ABHM for Doors Open Milwaukee
ABHM is one of several destination that will have free admission on September 25 as part of Doors Open Milwaukee. Please join us!
Kamala Harris talks abortion, appeals to voters in Milwaukee
Vice President Kamala Harris recently visited the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee to speak to potential voters about important issues.
University of Cambridge says it gained from slave trade
The University of Cambridge promises more scholarships to Black students after a survey showed significant benefits from slavery.
Jim Crow’s Forgotten History of Homicides
Decades before George Floyd died in Minneapolis, another man with the same name in Florida was killed, and his story is included in this book.
The Marines were last to integrate. Here are the stories of the first Black recruits.
Some of the first Black recruits to the U.S. Marine Corps are telling their stories and receiving honors for their sacrifice.
Milan Fashion Week hears calls for more designer diversity
Stella Jean returns to Milan’s Fashion Week after a two-year boycott of the event in which she was often the only Black designer.
Deadly Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise
Some Black people may be unaware that they have a predisposition to cardiac health concerns, such as those involving high cholesterol.
Michelle Obama plans 6-city tour for ‘The Light We Carry’
Michelle Obama’s poised to promote her latest book, The Light We Carry, to thousands of audience members across six cities.
Halle Bailey says seeing a Black version of Ariel would have ‘changed my whole outlook on life’
The star of Disney’s upcoming The Little Mermaid remake, Halle Bailey, talks about how important it is to see yourself represented on screen.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer sentenced to 3 years in George Floyd’s murder
Another former Minneapolis police officer, Thomas Lane, has been convicted for his involvement in George Floyd’s murder by a fellow officer.
U.S. Investigates Racial Bias Claims in Kansas City Police Employment
The newest Justice Department investigation of police racism is aimed toward the employment policies of Kansas City’s police department.
For Black-owned businesses, concerns extend beyond inflation, supply chain issues
Black business owners are feeling the crunch caused by the impending recession, and it has many of them worried about their futures.
Ben & Jerry’s Celebrates the Power of Black Voters with Rebrand of Change is Brewing Flavor
A new ice cream flavor is just one aspect of a plan by Ben and Jerry’s to get Black voters to the polls in the upcoming election.
Black Brazilians in remote ‘quilombo’ hamlets stand up to be counted
Runaway sleeves who formed Brazil’s quilombo communities were previously overlooked by the census but will now be counted.
Baltimore judge vacates murder conviction of Adnan Syed
Adnan Syed has bee released from prison, where he has been since 1999 for the murder of his girlfriend, after a judge vacated the conviction.
