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Harley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign

Harley Davidson

Harley Davidson has officially ended support for diversity within the company and through sponsorship of outside organizations.

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‘This young life mattered’: Milwaukee police seek clues in shooting death of Alijah Golden-Richmond, 14

Alijah Golden-Richmond

A family is mourning and looking for answers after a quiet young boy was shot and killed in Milwaukee on June 15th.

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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.

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What Kamala Harris’s Candidacy Means for Black Women

Kimberly Peeler-Allen, whose organization supports Black women in politics, discusses Vice President Harris’ bid for the democratic ticket.

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In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes

Nikki Merritt

Georgia schools can continue to teach a newer Advanced Placement class about Black history thanks to state funds that they can now use.

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Breaking at the Olympics is a testament to hip-hop’s influence around the world

Breakdancing

It began with Black youths dancing on cardboard in the Bronx; now the hip-hop-born dance is headed to the Olympics.

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Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home

Sonya Massey

Illinois police tried to cover up the shooting death of a Black woman who called for help with a suspected intruder.

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Living History: Black Reenactors Walk in Ancestors’ Footsteps

Historical reenactment

Truthful reenactments are essential for racial healing by ensuring the roles of Black people in American history are not whitewashed.

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‘The Bachelor’ Producers Finally Address Racism Against Show’s First Black Bachelor

Matt James

Matt James’ time on tv hindered by a chain of mishaps, and some wonder whether this reflects him being the first Black lead on the show.

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Kara Walker Is No One’s Robot

One artist is using technology in creative ways to comment on her identity and the trauma experienced as a Black person.

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