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U.S. Education Department Sued By NAACP Over DEI School Funding Cuts
The NAACP filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, accusing it of illegally attempting to cut funding...
May 2, 20252 min read


Trump’s DOJ Shuts Down Sewage Fix in Black Alabama County, Calls It a ‘Distorting DEI Lens’
The U.S. Department of Justice has officially ended a 2023 settlement agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Health regarding...
May 2, 20252 min read


LA County Set to Drop $4 Billion in Massive Settlement Over 6,800 Child Juvenile Halls Sex Abuse Claims
Los Angeles County has reached a tentative $4 billion settlement to resolve more than 6,800 claims of childhood sexual abuse allegedly...
May 2, 20252 min read


Tesla Settles Lawsuit With Black Worker Who Says Employees Told Him “Welcome To The Plantation” & “Welcome To The Slave House”
Tesla has reached a settlement with Raina Pierce, a Black employee who sued the company for racial and gender-based discrimination while...
May 2, 20252 min read


Prosecutors Say NY Prison Guard Beat An Inmate To Death & Tried To Cover It Up
Ten New York prison guards have been indicted in the brutal death of 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi, who was fatally beaten by officers at...
May 1, 20252 min read


From Playgrounds to Paychecks: Lawmakers Target Child Labor Laws to Solve Employment Crisis
Florida lawmakers are considering further changes to child labor rules, sparking sharp debate across party lines. Florida Senate panel...
May 1, 20252 min read


Report Finds Steep Drop In The Enrollment Of Black and Brown Students In Medical Schools After Supreme Court Ruling
Enrollment of Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous students in U.S. medical schools declined significantly in 2024, the first full admissions...
Apr 30, 20252 min read


After 24 Years Behind Bars, Jury Awards John Walker Jr. $28M for Wrongful Conviction
John Walker Jr., a member of the Buffalo 5, was awarded $28 million in damages after a jury determined his constitutional rights were...
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Proof of Citizenship to Vote? House Just Backed It — Here’s What That Means for You
The House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act in a 220-208 vote, with four Democrats joining...
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Civil Rights Attorneys and the Saint-Germain Family Remain Committed to Pursuing Justice Following Fatal Home Raid
On January 3, 18-year-old Daevon Montez Saint-Germain was fatally shot nine times by deputies from the Knox County Sheriff's Office...
Apr 25, 20252 min read


New City Program Address Black Male Teacher Shortage
Philadelphia Academies Inc. (PAI) and Parkway West High School have teamed up to launch One Soul, a pre-apprenticeship program aimed at...
Apr 25, 20252 min read


FDA Kept Quiet as Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Spread Across 15 States
In November, a deadly #Ecoli #outbreak linked to romaine lettuce spread across 15 states, sickening at least 89 people, hospitalizing...
Apr 24, 20252 min read


10 New York Prison Guards Indicted With 2 Facing Murder Charges Over Inmate Messiah Nantwi's Beating Death
Ten New York corrections officers have been indicted in connection with the March 1 beating death of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi at...
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Dr. Jermaine Whirl Named President Of Savannah State Making Him The Youngest HBCU President In History At Age 39
Dr. Jermaine Whirl officially began his presidency at Savannah State University on April 1st, marking a historic milestone as the...
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Brad Edwards Launches “Dads To Doulas” Initiative to Equip Black Fathers With Skills to Support Childbirth Journey
Brad Edwards, founder of the “Dads to Doulas” program, is on a mission to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in the Black...
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Suspected Shooter Of Florida State University Mass Shooting Is Identified as a ‘White Supremacist’
Phoenix Ikner, the 20-year-old suspect in the Florida State University shooting that left two dead and six injured, had previously...
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Judge Rules That Defamation Lawsuit Against Donald Trump By Exonerated Five Can Move Forward
A federal judge has ruled that a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, brought by the five Black and Hispanic men...
Apr 21, 20252 min read


City Council Quietly Approves $65,000 Settlement To Man Brutally Beaten By Former Police Officer
The Dallas City Council has approved a settlement of up to $65,000 to Jesus Lule, a man who alleges he was brutally beaten by former...
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Girls Jumped At School For Wearing Hijabs & Parents Demand Justice as Transfer Drama Drags On
A disturbing incident at Houston ISD’s Paul Revere Middle School is drawing widespread attention after allegations surfaced that three...
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Empire State Rejects Trump's Anti-DEI Decree Despite Funding Threats
New York state officials have firmly rejected the Trump administration’s demand to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
Apr 15, 20252 min read
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