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Whistleblower allegations raise concerns over naturalized voters ahead of midterm

A whistleblower alleges that federal immigration officers were directed to investigate voter records using unreliable data, raising concerns for naturalized citizens ahead of the midterm

Despite fair housing victories in court, advocates warn of funding cuts

Despite a court ruling preserving current Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding, advocates warn that HUD’s proposed budget cuts threaten community-based organizations that investigate discrimination. With

Massacre in Haiti reveals cruelty of U.S. deportations

A deadly paramilitary massacre in Kenscoff highlights Haiti’s escalating violence, with over a million people displaced and millions more facing starvation. As U.S. deportations continue

Henry O. Flipper—trailblazer at West Point and Beyond

Henry Ossian Flipper, born enslaved in 1856, became the first African American graduate of West Point and later served with the Buffalo Soldiers. Despite an

Smithsonian’s first Black secretary steps down amid White House pressure

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, steps down amid White House pressure over exhibits on race and American history.

New affordability plan calls for higher wages, housing aid and lower costs

National Urban League CEO Marc H. Morial unveils an affordability plan calling for higher wages, housing aid, affordable broadband and lower household costs.

Smallwood-Cuevas’s bill repealing ‘Racist’ CalWORKs ‘Man-in-the-House’ rule clears Legislature

California Senate Bill 1030 would repeal CalWORKs’ “Man-in-the-House” rule, ending an outdated policy criticized for harming low-income families.

NAN launches AI initiative to help Black communities prepare for changing workforce

National Action Network launches an AI Fluency Initiative to equip Black communities with practical AI skills for work, education and business.

Haitian student’s death marks immigration uncertainty

The death of Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel in Ohio highlights the emotional toll of immigration uncertainty, electronic monitoring and deportation fears.

Never forget: Remembering 9/11, 25 years later

Marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Americans remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the courage of first responders and survivors.

U.S. alone in opposing correction of Africa size on map

The U.S. alone opposed a U.N. resolution encouraging use of the Equal Earth map, which more accurately shows Africa’s true size than Mercator maps.

Black Americans have growing concerns about U.S. food system

A Word In Black survey finds rising grocery prices, food-safety concerns and limited access to healthy foods are affecting Black American families nationwide.

Cassandra Wilson’s voice lives forever

Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning jazz singer known for her smoky contralto and genre-blending sound, leaves behind a lasting musical legacy

Houston Haitians push back against TPS terminations

Houston Haitians and Rep. Al Green protest the end of Haitian TPS, warning that deportations could endanger families returning to violence-hit Haiti.

NAACP launches initiative to help Black families build generational wealth

NAACP launches its Roadmap to Generational Wealth, offering Black families resources on savings, credit, homeownership, investing and estate planning.