April 29, 2025

Daily Updates

Kevin Young, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, has taken personal leave as of March 14. His departure comes just...

They say it was a wildfire—but what burned down in Altadena was more than just land. It was legacy. The Benn family, one of the...

April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month—a time to reflect on how stress affects our lives and prioritize mental well-being. For the Black community, this...

Clarence Brandley Jr., a Black man from Houston, has been released from prison after nearly three decades behind bars for a crime he has long...

Three Phoenix police officers were suspended after using excessive force against Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, in 2024. Responding to a...

Many African Americans are turning to DNA testing to trace their ancestral roots, uncovering connections that were obscured by the transatlantic slave trade. Traditional genealogical...

Barbara Mills KC has made history as the first Black woman elected Chair of the Bar Council in its 131-year history. Specializing in international family...

April marks Stress Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of mental and physical health balance. Chronic stress can lead to various health issues, including anxiety and...

On April 1, the San Antonio Public Library is hosting a session titled “The Case for Reparations” as part of its Monthly Black History Series....

Black legislators in California have introduced a sweeping reparations proposal that includes preferential college admissions for descendants of enslaved people, mandatory racial equity audits, and...

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