Breaking News
4 hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in connection with Black man’s death
After D’Vontaye Mitchell was suffocated to death at a Milwaukee hotel, four of the hotel’s employees were charged with his murder.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in Louisville Could Solve a Housing Crisis
A tenants union that formed in Louisville, Kentucky is garnering hope among residents that issues like gentrification and redlining will be addressed and resolved.
Read MoreThe Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in Sports
Simone Biles’ openness about her struggles with mental health have inspired many other Black women to seek support as well.
Read MoreBlack people with Parkinson’s are underdiagnosed, miss treatment
Organizers want to reach the Black community to increase awareness about and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Read MoreThird set of remains found with gunshot wound in search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre graves, state official says
The continued exhumation of victims of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre aims to identify those who lost their lives.
Read MoreCourt orders white nationalists to pay $2M more for Charlottesville Unite the Right violence
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a case against participants in a 2017 white supremacy rally.
Read MoreOn the centennial of his birth, James Baldwin remains relevant today
NPR looks back on the written works of James Baldwin, who spoke out about racism, and their relevance decades after his death.
Read MoreTrump Falsely Accuses Harris of Deciding to ‘Turn Black’ During a Combative Panel With Black Journalists
During the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, Trump falsely claimed presidential nominee and Howard University alum, Vice President Kamala Harris, decided to “turn Black.” Trump said, “. . . she was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I did not know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black, and now she wants to be known as Black.”
Read MoreHarris’ political ascent makes her the latest target of DEI insults
Harris is already facing ridicule from the Republican party. They call her a “DEI hire,” meaning she would presumably get the Democratic nomination because of the way she looks rather than any of her qualifications.
Read MoreWhat to Watch For as Simone Biles Leads U.S. in Quest for Team Gold
Biles withdrew from the competition in Tokyo, leading the U.S. to land silver medals. This year, the athletes intend to redeem themselves and return home with gold.
Read More