A federal court ruling striking down the Education Department's DEI directive shows exactly why consolidation has become the preferred tactic.
The racism and disrespect are real in Texas, as the University of Texas adopted policies rooted in anti-Blackness and authoritarian control.
For many Black people, the ability to go where they wanted, when they wanted, and on their own dime became a measure of their liberation.
On Wednesday, Donald Trump invited his Black MAGA friends to the East Room at the White House so they could tell everyone how cool he is.
Community members are mourning Dr. Linda Davis, a Chatham County special education teacher who was killed during an ICE arrest.
Jesse Jackson did not just run for president in 1984 and 1988; he rewired the political imagination of this country.
Jackson’s rebuke of the Reagan administration offers a clear framework for challenging political extremism and economic exploitation today.
Georgia Schoolteacher Linda Davis Killed In Crash By Man Fleeing ICE
Rev. Jesse Jackson has spent the last six decades advocating for equal rights and economic justice for low-income Black communities.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, minister, civil rights leader, and two-time presidential candidate, profoundly shaped America’s dialogue on race, poverty, and equality.
Jesse Jackson’s political rise likely encouraged the exodus of racially conservative white voters out of the Democratic Party.
The Bison ONE Newsroom is a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind partnership between a national media corporation and an HBCU journalism program—a partnership that honors the power of HBCUs as incubators of cultural and political transformation.
'Freedom Table' is a new monthly conversation with organizers, journalists, business leaders, strategists, and culture-makers, hosted by Rashad Robinson in collaboration with NewsOne.
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Each week on Le[e]gal Brief, movement lawyer Lee Merritt gives legal insight on the week's top news topics.
There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
“Photography and the Black Arts Movement” explores the role of visual art at a time when Black culture is increasingly under attack.
Fun fact: Since the RRHOF inducted its first batch of artists in 1986, every single group of inductees has included non-rock artists.
MAGA fans preferred a washed-up bigot over Bad Bunny's epic halftime show, but viewership numbers show they're losing the 'culture war'.
Lede The fact that election administration, real integrity, and security could be affected is a feature, not a bug. It's a poll tax on steroids.
Phil Berger, president pro tempore of the North Carolina state Senate, is facing a tight primary race that has huge ramifications for the GOP.
Urban One will launch the One Vote – Represent The Vote, a multimedia campaign that will be broadcast on all Urban One, Inc. assets.
The judge in the case objected to a shirt worn by one of the defense attorneys which contained images of Civil Rights Movement leaders.
Black History Month transformed America by restoring hidden histories, shaping education, and empowering Black communities.
The question sitting under everything right now is: Does NABJ actually understand how to operate under authoritarian pressure?
The 19 monks, led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, began their journey Oct. 26 at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Slang words reigned supreme in 2025, with new terms flying left and right across the internet faster than ever before.
Over 50 years ago, Cathy Hughes, the founder and chairperson of Urban One, was one of the very first faculty members of the School of Communications at Howard University.
Should the restraining order withstand appeal, the ruling would effectively end Virginia Democrats' bid to redistrict the state’s congressional maps.
The poll also revealed that 57% of adults strongly or somewhat disapprove of Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The lawsuit "targets a decades-old effort to combat the harms of segregation without requiring families to attend integrated schools."
We're right there with you, our fine Canadian friends. We hate the way things are going in the United States right now, too.
The federal judge who issued the ruling also accused ICE of committing “unlawful, wanton acts,” and called DHS’s actions “shameful.”
Over the last year, the Trump administration has made a concerted effort to remove Black history exhibits from national parks and monuments.
The unidentified 21-year-old man was found on February 14 in Fair Oaks Park in Marietta, Georgia, northwest of the city of Atlanta.
The Potomac Interceptor pipeline broke in January, spilling millions of gallons of wastewater during the first five days of the spill.
Dr. Janell Green-Smith Dr. Janell Green-Smith, widely known as the “Loc’d Midwife,” was a respected nurse-midwife and tireless advocate for Black maternal health. She dedicated her life to ensuring Black mothers were heard, protected, and given the quality care they deserve. Her work exposed systemic issues in healthcare while offering real solutions rooted in compassion […]
Tricia McLaughlin's departure comes at a time when DHS is suffering from a PR nightmare following very high-profile shootings involving ICE.
Rev. Jackson taught us that progress happens because people organize, apply pressure, and refuse to accept second-class citizenship as permanent.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration Tuesday accuses it of trageting displays related to racism and slavery, sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, Indigenous communities, and climate change.