West Africa’s Emergency: A History of the Crisis
Understanding the ongoing West Africa military coups crisis and its historical roots is crucial. This emergency in the Sahel, marked by military takeovers and instability, challenges ECOWAS.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Wage Gap: Black Students Earn Less
Black students face a significant CTE wage gap, earning thousands less than white peers. This racial disparity in career and technical education is worse in online programs, reflecting systemic racism.
Racial Bias in Washington Juvenile Justice
In Washington State, a staggering 83% of youth of color charged as adults in 2023 highlights severe racial bias. Reforms are needed to fix this inequitable juvenile justice system.
Houston Dumping: DOJ Ends Environmental Justice Deal
The DOJ abruptly ended a Houston environmental justice deal for illegal dumping in Black & Latino neighborhoods, raising concerns about environmental racism and civil rights.
DOJ Scraps Disparate Impact, Hurting Black America
The DOJ scraps disparate impact rule, a vital tool against systemic discrimination. This shift in civil rights enforcement weakens protections for Black communities in housing, employment, and education.
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- Why Cardiology Desert Solutions for Black Patients Matter Now March 6, 2026The Association of Black Cardiologists is tackling cardiology deserts in the rural South, bridging medical gaps and addressing systemic health inequities. The post Why Cardiology Desert Solutions for Black Patients Matter Now first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer
- The Dominican Republic Environmental Justice Battle for Jaragua March 6, 2026Activists in the Dominican Republic fight to protect Jaragua National Park from privatization, arguing for Afro-descendant rights and environmental justice. The post The Dominican Republic Environmental Justice Battle for Jaragua first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer