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How Bob The Drag Queen’s New Book, ‘Harriet Tubman: Live In Concert,’ Channels The Revolutionary Black History Icon
An unlikely creative idea by Bob The Drag Queen has resulted in a book about one of the most famous Black women in history.
Arizona officers who beat deaf Black man with cerebral palsy are suspended
The Phoenix Police Department has suspended three officers who were involved in the violent and sudden arrest of a disabled black man.
Uzo Aduba leads a star-studded cast in White House mystery series ‘The Residence’
Producer Shonda Rhimes is at the helms of a new mystery series starring Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, investigating a death at the white house.
US supreme court sharply divided on Louisiana race-based redistricting case
Legal saga over state’s majority-Black districts could be vehicle for justices to further weaken the Voting Rights Act
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purge
Col. James H. Harvey III has experienced more than a century of racism, and ignoring his service as a Tuskegee Airman continues that.
Poet Jason Allen-Paisant: ‘We belong in the picture’
The award-winning poet was born in Jamaica and writes about the African diaspora and his experiences in his work.
Philly gets new officers including one for historically Black colleges and ‘greek’ life
The mayor of Philadelphia announced several appointments, including a role that will work closely with Greek societies at HBCUs.
Black student accuses Met and CPS of misusing laws over use of N-word
Charges have been dropped against the Black woman who was accused of racism after posting a tweet about Alexander Isak.
‘Segregated facilities’ are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts
Although the federal laws are mostly symbolic because individual states ban segregation, many argue that the change is still negative.
Virginia campground to pay two families $750,000 for racial discrimination against Black camper
Two families rented campsites from an owner who admitted she wouldn’t have allowed them due to one man’s skin color.
USDA Promised Loan Relief, Then Repealed It. Black Farmers Are Fighting Back
As Donald Trump and DOGE attempt to reign in government spending, some farmers have lost funding necessary to make a living–and food.
Why Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age
Adam Bradley discusses the significance of Black satire, especially in trying political times such as these.
Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website
The U.S. Department of Defense removed a webpage honoring Major General Charles C. Rogers, a Black Medal of Honor recipient, as part of a broader effort to eliminate DEI content from military sites.
Tulsa mayor declares June 1 as Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day to honor history
Tulsa’s first Black mayor has taken steps to recognize the city’s racist history. Could reparations follow?
A majority-Black town starts armed protection group after neo-Nazi rally
When the police failed to arrest Neo-Nazis who showed up in their town, the Black community stepped in to protect themselves.
Black Students Are the Future of Journalism
We need more Black journalists. HuffPost deputy editor Phil Lewis and veteran educator Larry Knight are doing something about it.
Struggle for control of public libraries in full swing across the Deep South
The nation is in a debate over the censoring of library books–and the access to information that represent.
Reps. Ilhan Omar And Yvette D. Clarke Sound The Alarm On Injustice Faced By Black Immigrants
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Yvette D. Clarke exclaim that systems in the United States and internationally are not sufficient to meet the scale of the global forced migration crisis.
Black athletes thrive at D.C.’s first U.S. Figure Skating club
Washington, D.C. launches its first U.S. Figure Skating Club, creating a space for Black and minority skaters to train, receive mentorship, and increase sports diversity.
