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Civil Rights Leaders Prepare for Fight After Axing of Voting Rights Act

Civil rights leaders are mobilizing after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling, warning that the gutting of the Voting Rights Act will fuel racist

Louisiana election fight signals national battle over voting rights and redistricting

Louisiana’s suspended congressional elections and the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling are becoming a national flashpoint, weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

Victor Glover’s journey signals a new era in space and representation

Victor Glover’s journey from naval aviator to Artemis II astronaut marks a new era in space exploration, blending cutting-edge missions with long-overdue progress in representation

Connecticut law limiting ICE powers reflects growing national clash over immigration enforcement

Connecticut’s new law limiting ICE powers under Senate Bill 397 tightens rules on arrests, masks and recording, intensifying the national clash over immigration enforcement, civil

Bonding 0ut of Jail Often Becomes the First Major Challenge Families Face After An Arrest

Bonding out of jail is often the first major challenge families face after an arrest, bringing financial strain, emotional stress and complex bail conditions that

No HBCU players selected in 2026 NFL Draft

For the third time this decade, no players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, renewing concerns about visibility

Clyburn warns of rising extremism, says some MAGA supporters praised slavery

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn warns of rising extremism in a candid Firing Line interview, saying some MAGA supporters he has met have praised slavery and

SPLC pushes back against DOJ charges—calls case politically motivated

The Southern Poverty Law Center is pushing back hard against a sweeping DOJ indictment alleging fraud and money laundering tied to its informant network, calling

White House 2027 budget sets deep cuts to housing, education, consumer protection

The White House’s 2027 budget proposal boosts defense spending by 44 percent while slashing billions from housing, education, and consumer protection programs, drawing sharp criticism

NAACP brings National Convention to Chicago—registration opens for 2026 gathering

The NAACP will bring its 117th National Convention back to Chicago on July 18–22, 2026, gathering thousands of leaders and activists at McCormick Place under

Pennsylvania educator Leon Smith named national teacher of the year, champions inclusion and student voice

Pennsylvania educator Leon Smith, a longtime Advanced Placement U.S. History and African American Studies teacher at Haverford High School, has been named National Teacher of

News Analysis: Reducing Anger and Stopping Violence by Inspiring Self-Worth

This news analysis explores how promoting self-worth and tools like Peace Circles can help reduce anger and stop violence in communities of color, highlighting the

Thousands of children detained as immigration policies shift under Trump administration

More than 6,200 children have been detained since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, as the administration expands family detention at facilities like

Black women in rural areas grapple with decline in obstetric care

Black women in rural communities are bearing the brunt of declining obstetric services as hospitals close maternity units, prompting lawmakers, doctors and doulas to push

Eight-city affordable homeownership bus tour helps close gap in Black homeownership, inspiring more homebuyers

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers is launching an eight-city Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour to help close the Black homeownership gap, expand access to

City-owned grocery store plan targets affordability in East Harlem’s Black and Brown communities

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advancing a $30 million plan for a municipally owned grocery store at La Marqueta in East Harlem to