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Buffalo Reveals Memorial Design for Victims of Racist Mass Shooting

Community and elected leaders in Buffalo revealed plans for a permanent memorial honouring the 10 black victims of a racist mass shooting at a local supermarket. The design, titled “Seeing...

Marie Fowler, at 83, Makes History as Howard University’s Oldest Doctoral Graduate

In a remarkable achievement, 83-year-old Marie Fowler has etched her name in the annals of Howard University’s history as its oldest doctoral graduate. Fowler’s journey to this...

Target Faces Criticism Over Lack of Transparency in Profits from Black Quilters Collection

Target is under scrutiny for its refusal to disclose earnings from its highly successful quilt collection inspired by Black quilters, raising questions about fair compensation for artists. Despite the...

Prentice Penny Reveals Black Twitter’s Impact in New Hulu Docuseries

Prentice Penny, well-versed in the dynamics of Black Twitter since his stint as showrunner for HBO’s “Insecure,” delves deeper into the platform’s significance as director and...

Virginia School Board Votes Confederate Names Despite Community Divide

In a contentious move that has stirred up deep-seated divisions within a Virginia town, the Shenandoah County School Board voted 5-1 to restore the names of Stonewall Jackson High and Ashby-Lee...

Issa Rae Launches Management Company to Boost Creators’ Brand Deals and Address Pay Inequality

Issa Rae has taken a significant step forward in her mission to empower creators with her latest entrepreneurial venture, Ensemble. The new management company is designed to help creators forge...

Texas School District Violated Civil Rights in Racial Discrimination Case

The U.S. Department of Education is set to negotiate with the Carroll Independent School District (CISD) after four students filed discrimination case complaints against the district. In response to...

Sha’Carri Richardson Stands Her Ground in New Sprite Commercial

In her debut Sprite commercial, Sha’Carri Richardson stayed true to her defiant persona as part of the beverage company’s reimagined “Obey Your Thirst” campaign. The world’s fastest woman made...

David Steward America’s Richest Black Billionaire, Loses $500 Million in Net Worth

David Steward, the majority shareholder and co-founder of World Wide Technology (WWT), has seen his net worth dip recently. His fortune, which reached $12.3 billion in April and made him America’s...