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Alabama’s only Black member of Congress welcomes a fight over her voting rights bill
Following in the footsteps of her ancestors and mentor, Rep. Terri Sewell is prepared to fight for a bill to stop roll purges, gerrymandering, intimidation, and I.D. requirements that would unfairly prevent black citizens from voting.
Indianapolis lynching victim’s death ruled as homicide 100 years after his murder
100 years after George Tompkins’ hanging death was ruled a suicide, his death certificate has been updated to reflect the reality of his murder.
Wisconsin Republicans Want Supreme Court To Block Map That Adds A Black-Majority District
Once again, Wisconsin Republicans have attempted to sway the vote, this time stating a new map of legislative districts violates the Voting Rights Act. Yet experts point out that this argument misrepresents the impact of a black-majority district.
Activist Donna Hylton fights for criminal justice reform after 27 years in prison
Donna Hylton, who experienced unimaginable childhood trauma, discusses the path that led her to found the organization, A Little Piece of Light.
Ludacris’s latest project celebrates the joy and complexities of Black girlhood
14 years in the making, Karma’s World is rapper Ludacris’s passion project to fill a representation void he discovered as a father to daughters. Reception to the animated show about Karma, a girl who aspires to be a musician, has been positive.
Secrets of Harriet Tubman’s life are being revealed 100 years later
More than a century after her death, historians are still unraveling the secrets of her life. This month the nation celebrates Harriet Tubman’s bicentennial and the fifth anniversary of the two national parks named after her. From film screenings and historical lectures to art exhibits and monument installations, here’s how you can uncover the mystery that shrouds Tubman’s life and honor the legacy of a woman who inspired generations.
What’s Behind the Wave of Convictions for Police and Vigilantes? It’s More Than Woke Jurors.
Thanks in part to the Black Lives Matter movement, trials are seeing different outcomes as prosecutors tackle the impact of racism in crime.
WHO Africa’s 1st woman leader helps continent fight COVID
Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has overcome discrimination in apartheid South Africa to become one of the world’s top health administrators, and aids the fight against the COVID pandemic.
Unique Historical Database, The Black Male Archives, Chronicles the Success of Black Men
Launched in October 2021, The Black Male Archives exhibits photography to increase the positive representation of black men in the media and provides resources to an at-risk community.
As COVID Precautions Drop, Black Americans Remain More Affected — and More Concerned
Surveys show that Black people have more lingering concerns about COVID-19 than white people, despite more relaxed guidelines for prevention.
Judge Mablean reflects on her 20-year career for Women’s History Month
The Emmy-nominated television show host, Judge Mablean, talks about her career, Tyler Perry, the new Supreme Court nominee and her legacy.
Harris to mark ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Alabama on Sunday as the nation marks a defining moment in the fight for the right to vote, a trip that comes as congressional efforts to restore the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act have faltered.
Questioning a Black woman’s credentials is par for the course in this country
In response to President Biden’s announcement of Supreme Court Justice pick Ketanji Brown Jackson, conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson demanded to see the judge’s LSAT score. Black people are all too familiar with having to prove themselves to those who are less qualified.
Black women are creating a pipeline of diversity in the tech sector
Latoya Elder and Sherrell Dorsey weren’t happy with how few women have careers in tech, and each decided to offer her expertise to help others
House passes anti-lynching bill after more than 200 failed attempts
The Emmett Till Antilynching Act passed in a 422-3 vote Monday, after more than 200 failed attempts since 1900.
A childhood bond inspired a college student to help free his friend from prison
Brandon Harris couldn’t let his childhood friend Sura Sohna sit in jail, so he dedicated a college project to Sohna’s case. With Harris’ help, Sohna received an early release.
Providence mayor forms city reparations commission
Following a precedent set by cities such as Chicago, Providence, Rhode Island works toward a practical reparations plan in recognition of the past abuses Black and Indigenous people faced.
Restoring Idlewild, a historic vacation spot for Black people — 110 years later
A relaxing vacation has often been out of reach for Black Americans. That’s why Idlewild, sometimes known as Black Eden, was such a paradise in the early 1900s.
How a new newsroom plans to inform and empower Black Americans
Talented journalists Lauren Williams and Akoto Ofori-Atta left their day jobs to launch their own news outlet, Capital B. The newsroom is dedicated to integrity of reporting and empowerment of readers.
