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4d ago

At least 33 trans and gender-nonconforming people were killed in the past year, report finds

The Human Rights Campaign released its latest report on fatal violence against the community, especially Black trans women, to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance.
A person holds a transgender pride flag.
A person holds a transgender pride flag.
4d ago

Waning enthusiasm from Black voters presents a turning point for Biden's campaign

One Black voter from Ohio says it’s concerning that even he isn’t considering a vote for Biden to be a “no-brainer.”
Collage of Joe Biden and Black marchers
Collage of Joe Biden and Black marchers
7d ago

New symphony director breaks ground in Baltimore in signature Chuck Taylors

Jonathon Heyward, known as the "Converse Conductor," kicks off his five-year engagement as the conductor and musical director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Image: Jonathon Heyward
Image: Jonathon Heyward
7d ago

New study reveals racism may increase the risk of stroke in Black women

Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study found that Black women who perceived experiences of racism had a 38% chance of having a stroke compared to those who didn’t.
Image: A senior Black woman touching her leg while sitting.
Image: A senior Black woman touching her leg while sitting.

'Rustin' shines a long overdue spotlight on the architect of the March on Washington

Colman Domingo stars as Bayard Rustin, a key adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. who was overlooked because of his sexuality, in the buzzy Netflix biopic.
Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin.
Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin.
7d ago

Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame

The tennis great and civil rights icon will be added to a list of women to be honored during Women’s History Month in March.
Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
8d ago

Zahara Jolie-Pitt joins historic Black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha

The Spelman College student and daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt joins the storied Black sorority.
Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie pose at the step-and-repeat of the Variety's Power Of Women
Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie pose at the step-and-repeat of the Variety's Power Of Women

Billy Porter hits the dance floor on his fifth album with the goal of 'trying to heal people'

“Black Mona Lisa” sees Porter embrace club, house and old-school disco, creating a warm, welcoming space that showcases his voice and redemption story.
Billy Porter performs on Oct. 19, 2023 in New York.
Billy Porter performs on Oct. 19, 2023 in New York.
8d ago

Video shows North Carolina police officer beating a woman on the ground

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings pleaded for the public to allow an internal investigation to run its course.
Viral video emerged of a Black woman on the ground being repeatedly punched by a white male police officer in North Carolina.
Viral video emerged of a Black woman on the ground being repeatedly punched by a white male police officer in North Carolina.
8d ago

Advances in childhood cancer stall for Black and Latino children

Death rates were about the same for Black, Hispanic and white children in 2001 and all lowered the next decade, but after that only white children's rates dipped a little lower.
Microscope of human cells with acute myelocytic leukemia.
Microscope of human cells with acute myelocytic leukemia.
9d ago

Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, data shows

About 1% of all students surveyed went to schools where fewer than half the teachers met all state certification requirements. In those schools, 66% of students were Black or Latino.
A teacher talks to a student during an African American Studies AP class
A teacher talks to a student during an African American Studies AP class

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