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April 18, 2024 at 5:56 AM
New Black congressional district in Louisiana bows to politics, not race, backers say
Louisiana is awaiting a decision from three federal judges that could affect the balance of power in Congress — and the fortunes of two prominent state politicians
April 18, 2024 at 5:56 AM
April 15, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Lincoln University administrator's suicide spotlights Black women's struggles in higher education
The death of an administrator at Lincoln University has brought attention to the difficulties that Black women face in the education system.
April 15, 2024 at 3:44 PM
April 11, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Lawmakers of color propose more school funding to diversify mental health field
Jamaal Bowman's new bill would provide grants to HBCUs and others to create, expand or improve graduate-level programs in mental health fields
April 11, 2024 at 12:35 PM
April 10, 2024 at 6:18 PM
One mom’s motivation to end police violence in the Black community
Tansy McNulty quit her corporate job to form an organization of mothers fighting for safer communities by preventing tragedy and promoting effective mental health crisis response.
April 10, 2024 at 6:18 PM
April 5, 2024 at 3:20 AM
Over 400 lawmakers, activists, actors and more sign letter calling on Biden to support bills on racial equity
In a letter first shared with ABC News, Democratic lawmakers and hundreds of advocates demand President Joe Biden publicly support racial equity bills.
April 5, 2024 at 3:20 AM
April 4, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Coeur d’Alene police find evidence of 'racial slur' as they probe harassment of Utah women’s basketball team
Police in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, said that evidence "corroborates" reports that members of the Utah women's basketball team were harassed and subjected to racial slurs.
April 4, 2024 at 8:21 PM
April 3, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Last remaining Tulsa Race Massacre survivors argue for appeal in reparations lawsuit dismissal
Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Ford Fletcher went to the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday to appeal the dismissal of their lawsuit against the City of Tulsa.
April 3, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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Investigation after Utah women’s basketball players say they were called racial slurs
Police say they are investigating after members of Utah women’s basketball team claim they were racially harassed while in Idaho for the NCAA tournament.
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'Racism is real ... and it's awful,' Utah women's basketball coach says after team says they faced harassment on night out
Coeur d'Alene city leaders launched an investigation after the Utah women's basketball team was subjected to racial slurs from two men.
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'White Supremacy Campaign' of 1898 a stain that will not escape history: experts
The story of a violent 19th-century coup against Black businesses and integrated city hall was largely left untold, but now historians are working to honor those victims.
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6th former Mississippi deputy involved in brutal attack of 2 Black men sentenced
Joshua Hartfield, the Richland police officer who pleaded guilty for his role in the torture of two Black men, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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'Depravity': AG blasts white officers sentenced in racially motivated torture of 2 Black men
Six former law enforcement officers were sentenced to decades in prison in Jackson, Mississippi, for their roles in the torture of two Black men.
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6 students charged over racist online chat: DA
Six eighth graders face criminal charges in connection with "hateful and racist comments" made on Snapchat, officials said.
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Residents of historically Black Alabama community take flooding concerns to USDOT: 'Emergency situation'
U.S. Department of Transportation officials met with homeowners from Alabama’s historically Black Shiloh community over concerns that a highway project caused flooding.
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Brown U. professor discusses systemic racism and its deep roots
Brown University Professor Tricia Rose spoke with Linsey Davis about her new book, which examines the origins and repercussions of systemic racism.
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'10 Million Names': Learn more about the history of enslaved people of African descent, freedom colonies
The 10 Million Names Project is working to recover the names of the 10 million people of African descent who were enslaved before 1865 in the present-day United States.
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Diversify Ice aims to get more Black and brown skaters on the ice
Joel Savary, the founder and CEO of Diversify Ice, talks about the foundation's mission to attract more Black and brown skaters to the ice rink.
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Black-owned moving company celebrates major milestone
E.E. Ward Moving and Storage, founded in 1881, has become the oldest Black-owned business in the country.
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Black male educators and their inspirations
Only 1.3% of K-12 teachers in the 2020-2021 school year were Black men, according to a survey. Four Black male educators pay tribute to their heroes.
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New documentary highlights being Black and educated in America
A new Hulu documentary, "Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story," is shining a spotlight on one of America's oldest Black boarding schools.
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Untold story about Black children who had polio and were treated
Tuskegee University's critical role in treating Black children with polio and the first vaccine at the height of segregation.
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San Francisco formally apologizes to Black residents for 'systemic discrimination'
Eleven members of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the apology resolution Tuesday.
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Reclaiming nature: Breaking barriers for Black athletes in winter sports
The world of outdoor recreation is deceptively inaccessible for athletes of color. Embracing a new sport requires navigating barriers including culture, cost and more.
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Journalist Natasha S. Alford explores Afro-Latina identity in book 'American Negra'
Journalist and digital media executive Natasha S. Alford explores the intersection of being Black and Latino in her new book.
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Honoring African Americans in espionage
ABC News' Kyra Phillips talks with Col. Chris Costa and former CIA officer Darrell Blocker about new spy museum exhibit that recognizes top African Americans in espionage.
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Black women candidates eye historic Senate wins in 2024
ABC News’ Rachel Scott sits down with Barbara Lee, Angela Alsobrooks, and Lisa Blunt Rochester on “This Week.”
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3 Black women aim for historic Senate wins in 2024: 'My intention is to make a difference'
Rep. Barbara Lee, Prince George County, Maryland, Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester are running for Senate and hope to serve alongside one another
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Trump claims Black Americans relate to his criminal prosecutions
"My mug shot, we've all seen the mug shot. And you know who embraced it more than anybody else: the Black population. It's incredible," Trump said.
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Black farmer looks to rethink stigma of picking cotton
Fifth-generation Black farmer Julius Tillery said he is on a mission to show the world how far the community has come with regards to harvesting cotton.
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Black farmer fights stigma around cotton
For many in the Black community, cotton calls back to centuries of enslavement, but ABC's senior national correspondent Steve Osunsami speaks to one Black farmer who’s trying to change that stigma.
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'Disgusting': MLK monument vandalized in Denver park during Black History Month
A monument honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. created by the nation's first Black astronaut-turned-sculpture was vandalized in a Denver park.
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Judge rules in favor of school in Texas hair suspension case
ABC News’ Morgan Norwood has the latest on a judge’s ruling in a case involving a Texas student’s hairstyle and why some say that the policy is discrimination.
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National divide on teaching race, LGBTQ issues in classrooms captured in new survey
In a new survey, the Pew Research Center asked public K-12 teachers, teens, and the American public about teaching the topics of race and LGBTQ identities.
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Trial underway over Texas school’s punishment for Black student’s hair
A trial is expected to be held Thursday in Texas to determine if a Black high school student should still be punished by his district for refusing to change his hairstyle.
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Supreme Court allows what critics call 'racial balancing' at elite public school
The Supreme Court will allow one of the nation's top public schools to move forward with a new admissions policy that critics say has "racial balancing" at its core.
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Museum exhibit highlights the untold story of New York City's 19th century Black working-class families
The Tenement Museum in New York City has taken immense research to recreate the home of a working-class 19th-century Black couple in a new interactive exhibit.
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Celebrating Black History month: Money moves
According to a new report, Black investors are the fastest-growing demographic of stock buyers.
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Celebrating Black History Month; All things hair
In celebration of Black History Month, hairstylist-to-the-stars Kendall Dorsey shares tips to style curls and play up texture.
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Destroyed Jackie Robinson statue: Man charged in theft, other suspects still sought
A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft and destruction of a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson that was stolen from a Kansas park.
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Target pulls sticker set after mislabeling Civil Rights leaders
Target pulled a sticker set from its shelves after a TikTok by a history teacher pointed out the misidentification of Civil Rights leaders.
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Black women suffer disproportionately from 'superwoman schema'
The mental health syndrome appears as projected strength and suppressed emotion.
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The Black unemployment rate is consistently twice that of white workers. Here's why
"Discrimination still exists," one economist told ABC News.
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Tik Talk: Taylor Cassidy gives us Black History like you’ve never seen before
ABC News' Linsey Davis kicks off Black History Month with TikTok sensation Taylor Cassidy who educates her 2 million followers on all things Black culture including history, music, and entertainment.
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MLK Jr. and Malcolm X go 'toward the same end goal' in Nat Geo 'Genius: MLK/X' series
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. on their roles portraying civil rights pioneers Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. and how their missions impacted a movement.
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Stolen Jackie Robinson statue found burned, dismantled in trash can: Police
A statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson stolen from a Kansas park was found dismantled and burned in a trash can fire Tuesday morning.
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Jackie Robinson statue stolen from Kansas park; authorities offering up to $7,500 reward for tips
Authorities are offering up to $7,500 in rewards for tips after a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas.
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Fiancé speaks out after bride charged more for skin tone matching alterations
“To represent all brides… stop making beige nude the standard,” said bride-to-be Tessa Tookes.
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Texas judge sets trial date over school's suspension of student for dreadlocks
The family of the teen says that the school district is violating the state's CROWN Act.
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Doctor shines spotlight on inequalities in US medical system on Black patients
Dr. Uché Blackstock spoke with ABC News Live's Linsey Davis about her new book and her advocacy to improve health care for Black patients.
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Florida Board of Governors prohibits state funding toward DEI initiatives
The decision follows the Florida Board of Education passing regulation to limit the use of DEI in the public college system.
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