Biden Administration Unveils New Initiatives to Combat School Segregation on Brown v. Board Anniversary

The landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling declared racially segregated schools unconstitutional, but recent data reveals persistent inequities in U.S. education.

U.S. Removes Cuba from List of Counterterrorism Non-Cooperators

This week’s decision marked a notable shift in the often-turbulent relationship between the two nations.   Secretary of State Antony

HUD Announces $40 Million Boost for Housing Counseling Nationwide

The funds, administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling, will facilitate counseling

Investigation Reveals More than 1,000 Unnecessary Deaths from Police Use of Non-Lethal Tactics

The investigation underscored the potential lethality of these tactics when misused, echoing the outcry sparked by the death of George

From Coast to Coast: Report Spotlights Growing Support for Second Look Policies Across America

Titled, “The Second Look Movement: A Review of the Nation’s Sentence Review Laws,” the report provides a detailed analysis of

Biden-Harris Administration Propels Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Record $16 Billion Investment

First reported by HBCU Buzz, the unprecedented financial commitment represents a substantial increase from the previously reported over $7 billion,

Landmark Study of Cancer in Black Women Launches in 20 States, Aiming to Be the Largest Ever

Black women die from cancer at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group. The American Cancer Society is

How Black Teachers Lost When Civil Rights Won in Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, stands in the collective national memory as

Improving Child Welfare to Help Kids Heal and Thrive in Early Education Years

We must ensure they have the nurturing relationships, stable homes, and access to mental health services they need to thrive

A Win for Black Entrepreneurship: Is the New FTC Ban Good for Black Businesses?

FTC estimates that the impact of banning non-competes could increase worker pay by $300 billion and it can lead to

Housing, Mental Health Advocates Push for November Ballot Measure Would Repeal, Replace Measure H

“Today, we stand at a critical crossroads in our county’s history,” Yvonne Wheeler, president of the L.A. County Federation of

SDSU Student Pushes for Human Dignity, Amidst Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Among their Jewish and Palestinian students, many campuses have been grappling with the intersection of free speech, censorship, and academic

First AME Pastor Defends Bankruptcy Filing for FAME Corp Says it was “the last thing” he wanted to do.

“The last thing I wanted these entities to do was file for Bankruptcy protection, but the three involved FAME corporations

New Research Uncovers Genetic Variant’s Alarming Impact on Heart Health and Longevity in Black Americans

On average, carriers die two to two and a half years earlier than expected. With nearly half a million Black

Persistent Threat: Two Years After Buffalo Massacre, Hate Crimes Targeting Black Community Show No Signs of Abating

In addition to Ruth Whitfield, 86, the other victims were Roberta Drury, 32; retired Buffalo police officer Aaron Salter Jr.,

Bird Flu Detected in Colorado Dairy Cattle − a Vet Explains the Risks of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus

Colorado has highly pathogenic avian influenza – also known as HPAI or bird flu – on a dairy farm, the

Why Some People Receiving Federal Benefits Don’t Consider Themselves Poor − Even Though Poverty Rates Have Increased Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

For the past 25 years, my research as a cultural anthropologist has taken me into the homes and neighborhoods of people living

Palestinian Writers Have Long Explored the Horrors of Amputation

Words fail as 2,000-pound bombs shred lives and limbs. The sheer number of children killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career and Senior Scientists For Prestigious Fellowships At Its Locations Across the U.S.

Program offers unique and inspiring environment for fellows to conduct research with leading NASA scientists; apply by July 1 for

Bishop Malone Becomes First Black Female President of COB

Before nearly 800 delegates and hundreds of observers, Bishop Tracy S. Malone, resident bishop of the East Ohio Conference, recently took the

Alanna McCargo Named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco

FHLBank San Francisco (Bank) announced that its board of directors has named Alanna McCargo as the Bank’s next president and

 The One Club Opens 2024 Colorful Grant Program For BIPOC Creatives

 The One Club for Creativity announced the 2024 launch of COLORFUL, a grant program connected to the upcoming Young Guns 22 competition to help

As UNC students across the state celebrate commencement, a proposal from the Board of Governors Committee on University Governance jeopardizes

What Do Kindergarten Teachers Mean By “Ready for School?”

If you always do things for your child, and always tell them what to do, they will not be able

Experts Weigh-in on Mounting Concerns of Impending U.S. Civil War

Dr. Ashley Robertson Preston, an assistant professor of history at Howard University and author of the acclaimed book “Mary McLeod

La Niña Is Coming, Raising the Chances of a Dangerous Atlantic Hurricane Season – an Atmospheric Scientist Explains This Climate Phenomenon

One of the big contributors to the record-breaking global temperatures over the past year – El Niño – is nearly gone, and its

Celebrate National Small Business Month

Small business is BIG business! National Small Business Month is a time to recognize the amazing contributions of America’s entrepreneurs

Despite Some Improvements Since 2019, Racial Disparities and Inequities Persist in Atlanta

Atlanta’s Black residents – including its young people – still face persistent barriers in their communities, schools and access to

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Leads Class Action Against Geico, Alleging Discriminatory Practices

The lawsuit, alleging contractual breaches regarding policy renewal commissions and accusations of unjust enrichment, represents a coalition of minority business

National Museum of African American History and Culture To Display Space Devoted to Black Design

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new space in its Rhimes Family Foundation

South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation

By Imani Perry
An essential, surprising journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South—and a revelatory argument for why you must understand the South in order to understand America.

Q&A: Author Boyah J. Farah reflects on being Black in America

When Boyah J. Farah arrived in the United States as a teenager, he expected the country to be paradise. And

New Educational Model: ‘Why Sammy Still Can’t Read: A Service Delivery Model for Creating a Culture of Reading’

By Leroy McClure to his brother, Sam
Reading is a fundamental element of learning, but not everybody has that skill. Two authors with experience in education want to change that and have released a new book to help make that happen. The book was inspired by personal experience.