The Little Rock Nine Made History On This Day 68 Years Ago
On Sept. 24, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to guide nine Black students…
The Downfall Of Allensworth: How Racism And Lies Destroyed A Black Town In California
Almost 70 miles south of Fresno, California, tucked away in the small county of Tulare is a tiny state park.…
Remembering The Unsung Black Heroes Of 9/11
The nation forever changed 24 years ago when 3,000 people were killed in New York City, at the Pentagon and…
Denver Astronaut Considered For The Highest Civilian Honor Bestowed By Congress
A bill by Colorado's Rep. Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper would award Ed Dwight the Congressional…
Years After Her Passing, Octavia Butler’s Impact On Science Fiction Endures
For pioneering science fiction novelist Octavia E. Butler, writing was more than a profession. It was a form of survival,…
POST-SLAVERY HOUSING BARRIERS PERSIST FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS, STUDY SHOWS
A study has found that African Americans in Long Island, New York, and across the United States continue to face…
“It’s Very Painful” – Reena Evers-Everette
More than 60 years after a white supremacist assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Evers, his daughter still sees the same…
California Apologizes For Role In Slavery And Discrimination
California’s formal apology for its role in slavery, signed into law, has sparked a wave of reflection, cautious hope, and…