Dr. King’s Favorite Pastime and More Little Known Facts on the Anniversary of His Murder
Fifty-eight years after Dr. King was killed, let’s take a closer look at little known facts about the life and legacy of one of the most famous men in history.
Anti-Affirmative Action Groups are Now Coming for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Scholarships
An anti-affirmative action organization has filed a lawsuit against Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s scholarships aimed
Why an Ex-Syracuse Basketball Player Chose Deportation to Sudan
John Bol Ajak is headed back home to Sudan after spending more than a month
New Study: DNA Testing Could Be the Key to Saving Black Women With Breast Cancer
Led by Dr. Sonya Reid, a Black physician, a new study shows how DNA-based tumor
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NBA Player Montrezl Harrell Charged with Felony Drug Charges
Harrell allegedly had three pounds of marijuana in his car.
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Sha’Carri Richardson Wins 200 at New York Grand Prix
Richardson, a Dallas native, also placed second in the 100 meters at the inaugural race.
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U-Haul Full of White Supremacists Ready to Disrupt Pride Event, Arrested
It seems there’s a pattern of this years’ pride events being bombarded by right-wing extremists.
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Non-Profit Apologizes For Its Role in the Tuskegee Experiment
The Milbank Memorial Fund has issued a formal apology to the descendants of the participants in The Tuskegee Experiment
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Michael Sam Returns To Football in Europe
First openly gay player drafted by an NFL team never played a down in the league
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NAACP Calls for NFL Asst. Coach Jack Del Rio to Resign [Updated]
Jack Del Rio asked why the protests of summer 2020 didn’t receive the same heat as the insurrection.
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We Must Preserve Black Press Buildings. Activists in Topeka Lead The Way
Black Press buildings have always been at risk. In cities like Topeka, Kansas, activists are fighting to preserve what’s left.