Black people in the U.S. reported doing worse economically in 2025 than at any time since the Federal Reserve began publishing its Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households report in 2013.
Trump is trying to hamstring states that want to get ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting us from the worst effects of AI technology.
The Heritage Foundation, the same right-wing think tank that brought us Project 2025 is behind this remix of Trump's ongoing agenda.
Kash Patel was unhappy with the line of questioning during a congressional hearing, so he threw a toddler-like tantrum and began slinging insults.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed every Black state representative from their committees as punishment for protesting Black disenfranchisement.
From an erroneous Threads takedown to pioneering journalist Ida B. Wells, Black journalists have always been a target.
Louisiana state Senator Jay Morris is accused of making the racist statement during a contentious redistricting hearing on May 8.
Trump deploying an "Election Integrity Army" would only be to bolster his election fraud propaganda and intimidate voters during the midterms.
Caitlin Clark is never beating the MAGA allegations because her actions show she is everything Black WNBA fans have accused her of being.
Anybody pretending to be shocked has not been paying attention to the city Howard University students had to survive while earning their degrees.
Rural Black communities in Lowndes County, Alabama, are being exposed to raw sewage because of the Trump admin's crackdown on DEI.
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There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
Before the 30th WNBA season kicks off, here is everything you need to know about the teams and players continuing to usher in a new era!
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 369 into law that will make most local elections in five metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan.
As a result of the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act, several southern states have rushed to disenfranchise Black voters.
Federal judges have rebuked Trump's mass deportation agenda in 90% of the cases his administration has been taken to court for.
Student protests have catalyzed major social movements, from civil rights to anti-apartheid, transforming nations through direct action and youth leadership.
Talarico proposes sweeping maternal health plan to address racial disparities, including paid leave, expanded research, and healthcare access.
Attorney Lee Merritt explains that while the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling is a setback, it only marks the beginning of a new fight.
Twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss, seniors at Cheyney University, to graduate as valedictorian and salutatorian, defying expectations.
As formal Black cultural institutions face unprecedented attacks, a Brooklyn spades tournament is a reminder that some traditions were never theirs to take.
Gen Z slang has deep roots in Black culture, but its origins are often erased, raising concerns about cultural appropriation.
The ongoing war in Iran has significantly impacted the U.S. economy, with increased energy prices and inflation at its highest level since May 2023.
On Monday, Virginia asked the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the state Supreme Court that ruled its redistricting effort was illegal.
Cole Tomas Allen was arraigned in federal court Monday, where he was represented by a federal public defender, pleading not guilty to four charges.
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By gutting the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court has essentially authorized the South to disenfranchise Black voters with Jim Crow maps.
Heartbroken community mourns eight children killed in a Shreveport mass shooting, raising calls for action on gun violence and mental health.
We should be particularly concerned about the trend of Trump and many in his administration bullying around members of the free press when they are asked relevant, substantive, journalistic questions.
Players now receive new family-planning benefits that require fewer years of service and now extend to their partners and spouses.
Home improvement grants give homeowners access to upgrades they otherwise could not afford. Learn which programs are available and how to apply.
Virginia’s ruling comes as several Red states have moved to redraw their maps in the wake of the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act.
Jason Meade was found guilty of reckless homicide as for the second time, jurors could not agree on the more serious charge of murder.
From elected officials like Senator Lucas to poll workers, Trump and the GOP want to punish anyone seen as standing in their way of total domination.