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60th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act: Reflecting on Progress and Persistent Challenges

As the United States commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the nation reflects on a transformative law that reshaped American society by prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The landmark

Supreme Court Rules Cities Can Ban Homeless People From Sleeping Outdoors – Sotomayor Dissent Summarizes Opinion as ‘Stay Awake or Be Arrested’

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not prohibit cities from criminalizing sleeping outdoors. City of Grants Pass v. Johnson began when a small city in Oregon with just one homeless shelter began enforcing a local

U.S. Supreme Court Gives Immunity to Trump’s Alleged Criminal Acts

On Monday, July 1, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity for some of his conduct during his presidency in his federal election interference case. However, other actions may not be protected. This decision adds

Biden-Harris Campaign Energized by Weekend of Action Following Sleepy Debate

Following a lackluster debate performance by President Joe Biden last week, the Biden-Harris re-election campaign has sprung into action, seemingly galvanized by the persistent falsehoods of former President Donald Trump, who will be sentenced this month for the 34 felonies a

Celebrate America’s Birthday by Thanking Those Who Teach Our Youngest Learners

As we mark America’s Independence Day, I’m reflecting on the role education played in my family’s journey to this incredible country and the educators who helped make it happen. I was born in Antigua in the Caribbean, where my father’s

Black Economic Boycotts of the Civil Rights Era Still Offer Lessons On How to Achieve a Just Society

Signed into law 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in the U.S. based on “race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.” Yet, as a historian who studies social movements and political change, I think the law’s most important lesson

ICE Detainees Suffer Preventable Deaths − Q&A With a Medical Researcher About Systemic Failures

The 2024 Homeland Security appropriations bill increased funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations to handle an anticipated daily detainee population of 41,500, up from an average of 34,000 in recent years. Yet recent studies have exposed cracks that call into

Hurricane Beryl’s Rapid Intensification and Category 5 Winds Are Alarming: Here’s Why More Tropical Storms Are Exploding In Strength

Hurricane Beryl was the latest Atlantic storm to rapidly intensify, growing quickly from a tropical storm into the strongest June hurricane on record in the Atlantic. It hit the Grenadine Islands with 150 mph winds and a destructive storm surge on July 1, 2024,

Drs. Arikana and Amos Wilson, Pan-Africanists

By Peter Grear, co-publisher By Peter Grear, co-publisher Sixty years ago, as a sophomore at Fayetteville State University, I was a player in the Civil Rights Movement (CRM) of the 60s. Students were aggressively fighting against segregation and discrimination and

Colorado Lawmaker High on ADDI

A GDN exclusive By Peter Grear A few months ago, my podcast co-host and I interviewed the Honorable Naquetta Ricks, a state representative in Colorado and chair of the Denver chapter of ADDI (the African Diaspora Development Institute). We aimed

Cumberland County, VA: Battleground for Environmental Justice

Cumberland County, Virginia, stands on the edge of an environmental catastrophe. Only an hour west of Richmond, the historic town of Cumberland, is set to become the site of the proposed Green Ridge Disposal and Recycling Facility. This 1,200-acre mega-landfill

Mckenzie Ushers in Juneteenth, Highlighting Nation’s Difficult History at National Cathedral

McKenzie led the audience on a whirlwind historical “roll call” of efforts to revise the narrative of cultural events around the globe, including in Hungary, China, and the United States. She reminded the audience of efforts to ban books and

Baltimore City Council Approves Mayor Scott’s $4.2B Budget with No Amendments

After weeks of agency hearings led by the Baltimore City Council Ways and Means Committee, the council overwhelmingly approved Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s (D) $4.2 billion budget on June 17. Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby and other members approved Mayor Brandon

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron: Major Blow to Consumer Protections and Regulatory Power

In a ruling that should make all Americans stop saying what the Supreme Court, those in power, or individuals seeking office and the presidency can’t do, the high court issued what could be a devastating ruling on the so-called Chevron

A Deluge of Deceit Highlighted The 2024 Presidential Debate

Forget alternative facts and political spin: the first presidential debate of 2024 was an overwhelming flood of falsehoods. The twice-impeached and 34-times convicted felon and former President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of misinformation on topics ranging from terrorism to

NAACP, Handy Foundation and Netflix Team Up To Support Next Generation of Hair and Makeup Artists

Committed to increasing diverse representation in the entertainment industry, the NAACP and, the Handy Foundation, have partnered to announce the return of the NAACP x Handy Foundation Glam Squad Training Program. With the support of Netflix, the NAACP and the

Documentary Shines a Light On Cotillions As a Way to Celebrate Black Girlhood

Debutante balls have traditionally been associated with a particular kind of coming of age: that of teen girls who are well-to-do and, for the most part, white. A newly revived Black debutante ball in Canton, Ohio, uses the cotillion experience

When Mothers and Daughters Clash: New Book Gets Real About Conflicts, Triggers, and the Long Road to Restoring Love

Mothers and daughters often squabble, particularly during the daughter’s teen years. Money, romantic partners, boundaries, and alcohol use are common areas of conflict that stand in the way of family harmony. Leslie Glass and her daughter, Lindsey, know all too

On Juneteenth Let Us Remember, Racial Terror Did Not End with Slavery

Written by Ben Jealous When Terence Crutcher, a father of four who sang in his church choir, was shot and killed by the police in 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his twin sister Dr. Tiffany Crutcher saw history repeating itself. Terence,

CNN Faces Backlash for Excluding Black-Owned Media from Presidential Debate Coverage

The rejection has ignited a firestorm of criticism, highlighting the broader issue of racial inequity in media representation. Atlanta, a city with a rich history of Black culture and leadership, finds its Black-owned media sidelined at a critical political event.

California Pushes Insurers to Cover More Homes in These Areas. Is Your ZIP Included?

The Insurance Department proposed three different pathways for insurers to meet minimum requirements for writing policies in areas deemed “high risk” or “very high risk” by Cal Fire. Regulators said this hybrid approach takes into account the state’s complex geography

Voters Skeptical of Vice President Harris’s Presidential Election Chances

The survey, which questioned registered voters’ opinions on potential Democratic nominees, found that 14% believed Harris had a high chance of becoming president, while 20% considered it only somewhat likely. On the other hand, 37% stated it was not at

College May Not Be the ‘Great Equalizer’ − Luck and Hiring Practices Also Play a Role, a Sociologist Explains

The idea that a college degree levels the playing field for students of different socioeconomic classes has been bolstered in recent years. Research from 2011 and 2017, for example, found that earning a bachelor’s degree helped students from less advantaged backgrounds do as

CNN’s Shameful Spectacle: The First Presidential Debate of 2024 a Complete Disaster

CNN, which declined to provide Black-owned media with any of the more than 800 credentials it passed out, enabled a boatload of misinformation and flat-out lies to pass through their airwaves like bad wind. The first presidential debate of

My Head Start Success Story

Head Start was pivotal in preparing my twin boys for school while my wife and I regrouped financially. It’s one thing to experience Head Start as a student, but as a parent, I gained an even deeper appreciation for the

Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Clashes Threaten to Spark Regional War and Force US Into Conflict With Iran

Months of relentless exchanges between Israel and Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah have seen mass civilian evacuations and widespread death, injury and destruction. The violence has worsened since early June, accompanied by increasingly heated rhetoric. Both sides have prevented the tit-for-tat attacks from escalating into

Biden-Harris Investment in Black Press Goes Beyond Swing States

The Biden-Harris Campaign’s recently announced a $1.5 million advertising deal with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) goes beyond swing states and serves as a reminder of what the current administration has done for African American-owned small businesses, including the

Federal Judge Halts Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: Administration Vows to Fight On

The ruling is a major setback for Biden, whose administration launched the SAVE plan after the Supreme Court quashed a more comprehensive debt relief initiative last year. That plan had aimed to eliminate up to $20,000 in federal student debt

National Museum of African American History and Culture Acquires Largest Collection of Charleston Slave Badges

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture recently acquired what is thought to be the largest and most complete set of historic Charleston Slave Badges. The collection includes 146 rare badges dating as far back as 1804.

U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

In a landmark advisory issued Tuesday, June 25, Dr. Vivek Murthy emphasized that gun violence poses a “serious threat to the health and well-being of our country.” This is the first time the government’s leading public health body has focused

Rep. Jamaal Bowman Battles for Political Survival Amidst Contentious Primary in New York’s 16th District

During the interview, Bowman expressed deep concern over the influence of big money in politics. “We cannot have a democracy if we allow big money to control our politics and to allow big money and billionaires to buy our elections,”

Studio Museum In Harlem Announces Summer and Fall Exhibitions and Programs, Including Launch of Its First Ever Podcast Series

The Studio Museum in Harlem today announced its dynamic roster of summer and fall exhibitions and programs, including the launch of New Additions, the institution’s first podcast; the presentation of Something in the Water: Expanding the Walls 2024; and the annual exhibition

Paying Reparations For Slavery is Possible – Based On a Study of Federal Compensation to Farmers, Fishermen, Coal Miners, Radiation Victims and 70 Other Groups

As Americans celebrate Juneteenth, legislation for a commission to study reparations for harms resulting from the enslavement of nearly 4 million people has languished in Congress for more than 30 years. Though America has yet to begin compensating Black Americans for past and

Smashing the ‘Concrete Ceiling’: Black Women Are Still Missing From Corporate Leadership

While white women may speak of breaking through the “glass ceiling,” for many Black women, it’s more like a “concrete ceiling.” Black women experience unique and formidable barriers in the workforce that are not only difficult to break, but also

Ready For the Next Step in Your Career? Here’s How to Get Ready For Your First Leadership Position

At the age of 20, Leda, one of the authors of this story, was terrified when asked to supervise a team of older and more experienced colleagues. The first few months weren’t easy, but the experience eventually became a turning

AI Spots Shipwrecks From the Ocean Surface – and Even From the Air

The big idea In collaboration with the United States Navy’s Underwater Archaeology Branch, I taught a computer how to recognize shipwrecks on the ocean floor from scans taken by aircraft and ships on the surface. The computer model we created is 92% accurate

The Good News In 2024: Poor People Are the New Swing Vote

We are bringing the everyday people who’ve demanded better wages from their bosses to Washington insist that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents make clear what they will do to address the needs of 135 million Americans who are living on the

Biden-Harris Campaign Trolls Trump Ahead of First Presidential Debate

The Biden-Harris team has taken particular delight in pointing out the irony of the attacks on 81-year-old President Biden’s cognitive health, given Trump’s own incoherent remarks. At 78, Trump made several statements that left many people scratching their heads.

Nearly 200 Baseball Hall of Famers Have Played at Rickwood Field in Birmingham

Since opening, Rickwood Field has been home to the Minor League Birmingham Barons, the Negro League Birmingham Black Barons and the Birmingham A’s, which was in the farm system of the Oakland A’s. When UAB Baseball began under coach Harry

Coca-Cola UNITED Breaks Ground on New $330M Facility in Birmingham

In remarks before a crowd that included state and local government officials, community partners and associates, Coca-Cola UNITED President and CEO Mike Suco reflected a community partner longevity of Coca-Cola in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Coca-Cola Bottling Company United,

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Speaks on Cancer Diagnosis Amid Run for Re-Election

The congresswoman has held her congressional seat for 30 years and is running for re-election after a failed attempt to become the mayor of Houston. Many Democrats do not believe her cancer diagnosis will hinder her chances of being re-elected

Gavin Newsom and Top Democrats Are Deciding California’s Budget Behind Closed Doors

Despite ongoing negotiations over undisclosed provisions, Democratic lawmakers voted to adopt their version of the spending plan because they must pass a balanced budget by midnight Saturday in order to get paid. The bill passed by a vote of 29-8

Rev. James Lawson, Jr.: A Legendary Civil Rights Leader Who Trained John Lewis in Non-Violence, Dies at 95

One of the last living legends of the American Civil Rights Movement that fought against violence and injustice on behalf of Black Americans, Rev. James Lawson, Jr., has died in Los Angeles. The reported cause was cardiac arrest. Lawson was a

Melinda French Gates Champions Social Progress Through Pivotal Ventures

In 2022, French Gates expanded her mission by launching the Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to further support philanthropic initiatives with a flexible approach to driving impact. Melinda French Gates has been at the forefront of philanthropic

Black Americans Report Systemic Barriers and Institutional Harm in New Pew Survey

Conducted from September 12 to 24, 2023, the survey of 4,736 Black adults sheds light on the extent of these beliefs and their roots in personal experiences of racial discrimination. A recent study by the Pew Research Center reveals deep-seated mistrust

Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Rich Means Higher Prices, Job Losses for the Working Class and Poor

According to numerous economists and officials from the Center for American Progress (CAP), Trump’s proposed policies would decimate the middle class. His plan would hike costs by $2,500 for average households while lavishing tax breaks on the ultra-wealthy. Last week,

Surgeon General Calls for Health Warnings on Social Media Platforms

Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of anxiety and depression symptoms. At the last observation, the average daily use for this age group was 4.8 hours, with nearly half reporting

Trump’s Conviction Sparks Accusations and Deepens Divisions

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is the local prosecutor in Trump’s New York trial, and the case had nothing to do with President Biden or his administration. Trump was convicted of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to

Lawmakers Unite to Combat Far-Right Project 2025 Initiative

The newly formed task force will serve as a central hub for pro-democracy members of Congress, civil society, and affected communities to coordinate efforts in examining, highlighting, preempting, and counteracting the initiative. U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) has announced

Ex-Trump Officials Confirm Talk of Executions, Potential Bloodbath if He Beats Biden In November

Two former senior aides have revealed that Trump discussed executing Americans, including his own staff, for disobedience. Having already been convicted of 34 felony charges this year, facing nearly 60 other felonies, and found responsible for sexual assault, new

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