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Kyren Lacy’s Death at 24 Sheds Light on Black Male Suicide Crisis
The young athlete’s death highlights a troubling increase in suicide rates among Black men in the United States.
Ghana’s President Calls Slave Trade ‘Greatest Crime,’ Pushes U.N. for Reparations
If successful, this approach could benefit the descendants of slaves kiddnapped from Ghana around the globe.
Video game lets you return African artifacts from Western museums
New video game, Reloaded, seeks to educate on the issue of reparations while returning artifacts back to their rightful place in Africa.
A Portrait of an Enslaved Man Hung in a Mansion for Over a Century. His Story Is Finally Emerging
For years, the portrait was at the estate where the subject was enslaved, but it now is displayed at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
7 Ways the Government Shutdown May Affect You
Some services, like Social Security checks and SNAP, will continue during the government shutdown, but with limited services and staff.
UNESCO Launches First Virtual Museum of Looted Cultural Objects
The virtual museum works in most browsers and lets visitors explore artifacts by region, use, or color or search for specific pieces.
‘Reading Rainbow’ to return, with viral librarian Mychal Threets as its host
Thweets uses social media to promote reading and literacy, espousing many of the traits of the show’s former host.
Georgia’s highest court sides with slave descendants fighting to protect threatened island community
The Georgia Supreme Court delivered a win for the Gullah Geechee on Sapelo Island, who were fighting a proposed change that might drive them from their homes.
Researchers Release Report on People Enslaved by Harvard-Affiliated Vassall Family
The report, which was published separately from Harvard’s research into slavery, shows the family’s involvement in slavery.
FBI fires agents who kneeled during 2020 racial justice protest
The FBI Agents Association’s response accuses the current FBI director, Patel Kash, of breaking the law with this action.
Revolutionary Fighter For Black Liberation Assata Shakur Dies At 78
Assata Shakur, Black Liberationist, has died at 78. Her life, fight for justice, and enduring legacy continue to spark debate worldwide.
‘Black Diary 1887’ expands to D.C. with GPS walking tours
Black Diary 1887 is a free GPS-guided walking tour app highlighting D.C.’s Black history, music, culture, and historic neighborhoods.
New Wisconsin standardized test results show striking racial disparities
While overall numbers weren’t bad, the breakdown by race and disability shows some groups fared far worse than others.
3 Ways to Prevent Suicide Death
Word In Black’s health reporter shares three things she’s learned in the last three years of reporting to prevent suicide death.
Activists vow to protect display on George Washington’s ties to slavery
Some worry that the display, which reveals the first president’s connections to slavery, is at risk of change or removal in this administration.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $70m to HBCUs
The 37 member schools of the UNCF will share the funds, which will enter a pooled endowment to help them continue provide education.
In 1909, Theodore Roosevelt Embarked on an Expedition to East Africa. His Trip Still Matters Today
The trip helped President Roosevelt understand the environmental impact of colonialism and provided American museums with new specimens.
Hundreds gather to mourn Trey Reed at Delta State vigil after his tragic death
Students who attended the vigil to support the campus community shared that while they were glad people could come together, they still had questions about what happened on their campus.
Black women are being hit hard by the Trump layoffs and firings: ‘It chips away at morale and self-worth’
Black women may be less likely to advocate for themselves at work if they worry about their job security, ultimately lowering morale.
