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

Diversity Dilemma: Kim Godwin’s Exit from ABC Sparks Debate on Black Leadership in Television News

Godwin’s departure, a surprising turn of events, comes on the heels of Disney’s recent appointment of a veteran executive to

U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns

“We are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,” declared U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten. With escalating concerns

Homeschooled Kids Face Unique College Challenges − Here Are 3 Ways They Can Be Overcome

Homeschooling is the fastest-growing education setting in the United States. More than 3 million students were educated at home in the 2021-22 school year,

VP Harris Announces $5.5 Billion Funding for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions

The staggering increase has left many families struggling to afford rent or homeownership, and, according to recent data, around a

Walking in African Cities Can Be a Miserable Experience: Accra Study Shows Planners Ignore Needs of Pedestrians

African cities aren’t welcoming places for pedestrians. Yet walking is free and, given the shortage of decent public transport, it’s

Medgar Evers, Rep. Clyburn, Among Nineteen Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden will award 19 individuals the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Civil rights icon

Everyday Life and Its Variability Influenced Human Evolution at Least as Much as Rare Activities Like Big-Game Hunting

Think about taking a walk: where you need to go, how fast you need to move to get there, and

Houston Area’s Flood Problems Offer Lessons for Cities Trying to Adapt to a Changing Climate

Scenes from the Houston area looked like the aftermath of a hurricane in early May after a series of powerful storms flooded highways and

What Students Protesting Israel’s Gaza Siege Want — and How Their Demands on Divestment Fit Into the BDS Movement

A wave of protests expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people is spreading across college and university campuses. There were more than

Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour

Officials said the tour builds on Harris’ extensive travel to communities nationwide. Since the beginning of 2024, she has made

IN MEMORIAM: Tribute to the Ministry, Life, and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray

How do you salute a man who walked amongst the angels? You start by making sure that history accurately reflects

Wake Up, Black Voters. Don’t Let Trump’s Lies Fool You

There is data that shows that the Democratic candidate for president over the last five presidential elections since 2000 has

A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint

A decade after the water crisis began, health implications from ingesting the unsafe water as well as financial burdens continue

Poor People’s Campaign and National Partners Announce, “Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls” Ahead of 2024 Elections

Scheduled for June 29th, the “Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C.: A Call

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.