Will the Court Erase Black Votes in Louisiana?
Legal experts and Black lawmakers are sounding the alarm today as the Supreme Court considers Louisiana v. Callais. The case could potentially gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Why Alabama Spared a Black Man From Death Row At Last Minute
Explore the case of Sonny Burton, a 75-year-old Black man spared from execution in Alabama, and the legal battle over the state’s harsh capital punishment laws.
Can a New Bill Bridge the Black Homeownership Gap History?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to address redlining and corporate ownership to bridge the widening racial gap in American homeownership.
Why Wearing Black Clothing is Now a Felony in Texas Courts
Texas courts now use black clothing as evidence for terrorism charges, turning political protest into felony conspiracy under gang enhancement laws.
Why New Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Black History Education
Explore how federal budget cuts and AI-driven flagging by DOGE are impacting Black history programs, the NEH, and the teaching of America’s complex racial past.
Why Black Bioethics is the Vital New Healthcare Civil Rights Frontier
Harvard and Tuskegee propose a Black Bioethics framework to fix a healthcare system failing Black Americans and address 1.63 million excess deaths.
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