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Houston Police Officers Union President Doug Griffith confirmed Ashley Gonzalez filed an appeal on Tuesday to get her old job back.

Pastor Jamal Bryant is transforming church property into 390 units of affordable housing for the Black community with the New Birth Village.

UPDATE — Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:16 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, […]

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. 

Student protests have catalyzed major social movements, from civil rights to anti-apartheid, transforming nations through direct action and youth leadership.

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.

Under Elon Musk’s leadership, DOGE cut grants to several civil rights organizations and laid off hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

Cole Tomas Allen was arraigned in federal court Monday, where he was represented by a federal public defender, pleading not guilty to four charges.

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. 

By gutting the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court has essentially authorized the South to disenfranchise Black voters with Jim Crow maps.