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Before Serena, There Was Althea
While Serena Williams shone in the tennis spotlight like no Black woman athlete before her, racism has overshadowed Althea Gibson’s talents.

Opinion: The 1936 manual that enshrined racism in America’s housing
Racial housing inequality in the USA wasn’t an accident. It was by design. And its legacy continues to place undue burden in Black Americans.

What Will Happen to Black Workers’ Gains if There’s a Recession?
America is bracing for a recession, and Black Americans wonder if their jobs can survive if companies have to tighten their purse strings.

Former Louisville cop pleads guilty to conspiracy in Breonna Taylor case
Former detective Kelly Goodlet admitted to falsifying a warrant for the police raid of Breonna Taylor’s home, which led to the woman’s death.

All-Black women crew operates American Airlines flight from Dallas in honor of trailblazer Bessie Coleman
100 years after Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn her pilot’s license, America Airlines honored her with a flight.

Minneapolis teacher contract race language ignites firestorm
A recent Minneapolis teacher’s union contract that protects teachers who speak up against racism has gained attention among conservatives.

Five Black comedy documentaries to stream right now
If you’re looking to fill some time, check out any of these Black comedy documentaries that are currently available to stream.

Advice For Black Women, From A Black Woman — It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Heart
One doctor wants to ensure that Black women prioritize their heart health even if the rest of the world overlooks health disparities.

We’re far from the equality of Dr. King’s dream, but the Biden-Harris administration is moving us in the right direction
President Biden has come under fire from both sides, but one woman argues the current administration is pushing the country toward equality.

Home Appraised With a Black Owner: $472,000. With a White Owner: $750,000.
A Baltimore home was appraised nearly $250,000 higher when the Black owners had a white compatriot stand in for them, causing them to sue.

NFL Veteran R.K. Russell Vows To Break More Barriers For LGBTQ People With New Memoir
Former football player R.K. Russell came out about his sexuality in 2019 and is set to tell all in his forthcoming memoir

To help fight racial inequality among our children, look at nutrition in school
Dr. Harvey explains the significance of proper nutrition for growing bodies and minds and compels action from both sides political spectrum.

LeBron James Agrees To New Contract That Will Him Make Highest-Paid NBA Player Ever
Lebron James has made history when he signed his most recent contractor with the LA Lakers, which will keep him on until his 40th birthday.

ACLU files lawsuit challenging Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
The ACLU has stepped in to combat a law signed by Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis that prevents diversity training in the workplace.

‘Emergency’ is a film that brilliantly captures how racism haunts Black people and shapes our choices
Amazon Original film “Emergency” is a telling glimpse into the impact racism has on the everyday life of the Black community.

Solange Enters New Territory: Ballet Composer
Singer, dancer, and fashionista Solange Knowles will add ballet composer to her CV, according to an announcement by the New York City Ballet.

After the rise of BLM, Black students and their families are heading back to HBCUs
The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement coincides with applications to historically black colleges and universities after decades of decline.

From rentals to bathrooms: Airbnb listings aren’t the first offensive effort to commercialize slave cabins
While the number of slave dwellings in America continues to decrease, some have been insensitively rented out to vacationers for a profit.

Climate and Tax Bill Rewrites Embattled Black Farmer Relief Program
The Biden administration’s ambitious Inflation Reduction Act includes aid for disadvantaged farmers who have been waiting for aid.