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White Supremacists Marched Through Downtown Boston Last Weekend
Boston Mayor Micelle Wu condemns the actions of white supremacist group Patriot Front, which recently marched through her city in masks.
Wisconsin’s first Black-owned resort community, Lake Ivanhoe, receives historical status this summer.
Black Americans settled Lake Ivanhoe nearly 100 years ago, and the community is finally being recognized by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Army Bases That Honor Confederate Traitors Could Soon Be Renamed for These Heroes
Several Army bases currently named after confederate leaders may soon receive new names that honor the sacrifices of Black service members.
On the 4th of July, Remember John Lewis’ Warning About Jan. 6th.
The late Congressman John Lewis recognized the power of a president’s words to incite racism and actions such at the January 6 insurrection.
The five worst presidents for Black people’s lives, liberty and pursuit of happiness
This and every July 4th encourage the Black community to consider the limitations of their freedoms and how presidents have contributed to them.
Could Roe’s Collapse Mean Everything is Up for Grabs?
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, some people believe that other decisions and the rights they give could be reversed in the future.
Colonizer Curriculum: Texas Educators Want To Characterize Slavery As ‘Involuntary Relocation’
Education officials in Texas who want to teach about slavery as “forced relocation” faced outcry after proposing the change in curriculum.
‘For Cruelty’s Sake’: State of Alabama diverts $400 million in COVID funds to build prisons, leaving many in dire straits
Alabama continues its long history of diverting money from deserving programs and people by using COVID-19 relief funds for its prison system.
Meet The Black President That Colombia Erased From Its History
Like many, Colombian abolitionist and politician José Nieto Gil’s achievements were forgotten from history because of his skin color.
Simone Biles, Denzel Washington Among New Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
President Biden announced the 17 recipients of the Medal of Freedom, including athlete Simon Biles and actor Denzel Washington.
Black women are underserved when it comes to birth control access. The Roe decision could make that worse.
Overturning Roe vs Wade will impact many Americans, but it could have disastrous consequences for Black women, especially if other laws change.
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court
Kentanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman and the third Black American to be Supreme Court Justice, replaces liberal justice Stephen Breyer.
Will 2022 be the Deadliest Year for Black Trans Women?
Trans women are only a small portion of the Black community, but they are disproportionately victims of murder and other hate crimes.
1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found, family seeks arrest
The family of Emmett Till, who was brutally murdered at 14, demands an arrest after a decades-old warrant was found in a courthouse basement.
California land taken from Black couple returned to heirs
Nearly 100 years after Willa and Charles Bruce purchased land to create a resort for Black vacationers, the land has returned to their heirs.
Hulu to Serve as Official Streaming Destination for 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Tune in to Essence Fest over the July 4th weekend on Hulu to view live interviews, musical performances, and other content from the festival.
Anti-Black, gay, Asian bias fuel California hate crime surge
Black Americans are among the groups increasingly targeted for hate crimes in California, according to a report discussed by the state’s AG.
Woman says Arkansas Church Turned Her Away because She was Black
Racism remains pervasive in everyday interactions as illustrated by an experience one Arkansas woman describes having at a local church.
Local Stroke Center May Be Off Limits to Patients in Black Neighborhoods
Living close to stroke centers may not be enough for positive health incomes for Black patients who cannot afford their care, a study finds.
The National Park Service expands its African-American history sites
By John Burnett and Marisa Peñaloza, NPR On a cool spring day, Fredrika Newton — the widow of Black Panther co-founder, Huey P. Newton — stands next to a bronze bust of her late husband. It’s situated in a wide, landscaped median in the west end of Oakland that the Panthers called home. “The Black…
