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Target CEO Cornell to meet with Sharpton to discuss DEI rollback as civil rights leader considers boycott
Rev. Al Sharpton met with Target CEO Brian Cornell at the National Action Network’s New York headquarters to discuss the company’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a move that has sparked backlash and boycott calls from civil rights activists.
Why ‘Sinners,’ a Jim Crow-era vampire film, is a personal endeavor for director Ryan Coogler
A new movies combines elements of fantasy with the realities of segregation during the Jim Crow period.
Coming to a beauty supply store near you: Trump’s trade war
Small Black-owned businesses with tight margins rely heavily on imports from China, with prices likely to spike.
Black babies are still dying—and America let it happen
Studies show that Black children born in the United States face a significantly higher mortality rate than their White counterparts.
HBCUs ponder their future as 47th president makes cuts to education dollars
HBCUs face an uncertain future due to longstanding funding disparities and recent political threats that jeopardize their survival.
Mass Protests in Black and White – Are We Showing Up?
For Black America, attending large protest rallies is a low priority compared to beating back the threats to 60 years of racial progress.
Trump’s DOJ Kills a Black County’s Environmental Justice Deal
The community was relying on assistance from the federal government to create proper wastewater disposal systems.
This Date In History: The Colfax Massacre Occurs
The murderous White League was formed because white southerners were afraid that Black voters wouldn’t support their party.
10 years later: Leaders speak on death of Freddie Gray and Baltimore’s struggle for change
Ten years after the tragic death of Freddie Gray, community members and advocates in Baltimore reflect on the lasting impact of his death in police custody.
From MPS to the Ivy League: Two seniors from Rufus King High School hope to inspire other students
The two teens who took advanced classes at Rufus King International High School in Milwaukee will head to Ivy League schools.
A federal website watered down the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman’s descendant wants to know why.
Relatives of the heroic woman who helped people escape their enslavers want to know why the government won’t tell the true story.
Can This Chicago Preacher Save ‘The Blacksonian’?
When he heard President Donald Trump threatened the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III came up with a plan to push back.
Trump’s National Park Service Brings Its Revisionist History to the Underground Railroad
The latest victim of Trump’s war on DEI is a National Park Service website that once educated visitors about the Underground Railroad.
The soldiers of color who freed concentration camps 80 years ago
While government websites are removing content related to DEI, including that about Black service members, others are preserving history.
Reality star Ts Madison opens re-entry home for formerly incarcerated Black trans women
The Atlanta home will host up to five residents who will participate in a 90-day program that includes job assistance, nutrition education and individualized therapy.
Former President Barack Obama calls out Trump double standard: ‘Imagine if I had done any of this’
Former President Barack Obama spoke to CNN about the current president’s changes, including increasing tariffs on other countries.
From first lady to everyday life, artist Amy Sherald captures the beauty of Black America
Painter Amy Sherald, who is known for her portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, will soon have an exhibit at the Whitney in New York City.
Experience the Dr. Maya Angelou Immersive Experiences For Yourself
Visitors can now learn more about Dr. Maya Angelou’s life and work through new augmented reality immersive experiences on the official site.
‘We feel the pain but there is also joy’: the healing power of diasporic connection
Despite being worlds apart, both Atlantans and Brazilians use a word with African origins, reminding us of their common histories.
Spelman College Pageants Go Viral On TikTok
Spelman College’s Spring pageants, including Miss Spelman and Miss Black and Gold, recently went viral on TikTok, drawing widespread attention to HBCU pageant culture. The videos showcase contestants’ confidence, talent, and school pride, resonating with audiences beyond the Spelman community.
