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May 31, 2023, 3:59 PM

Michelle Zauner talks about biracial identity

The bestselling author of “Crying in H Mart” and the lead singer of the band Japanese Breakfast shares her experience with identity, grief and growing up biracial in the U.S. and Korea.
May 31, 2023, 3:59 PM
Michelle Zauner talks about biracial identity
May 30, 2023, 11:02 PM

New Hampshire city recognized for historic role in racially integrating baseball in the 1940s

The stadium played a largely unheralded role in making historic progress.
May 30, 2023, 11:02 PM
Small town recognized for historic role in racially integrating baseball in the 1940s
May 22, 2023, 1:00 AM

NAACP issues travel advisory alleging, Florida 'hostile to African Americans'

The NAACP Board of Directors issued an advisory against traveling to Florida, alleging the state has become "hostile toward African Americans" under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
May 22, 2023, 1:00 AM
NAACP issues travel advisory, alleging Florida 'hostile to African Americans'
May 22, 2023, 12:47 AM

Vigilante violence disproportionately harms marginalized communities: Researchers

Researchers describe the killing Jordan Neely as vigilantism.
May 22, 2023, 12:47 AM
Vigilante violence disproportionately harms marginalized communities: Researchers
May 19, 2023, 7:32 PM

Rep. Cori Bush says $14 trillion reparations bill will 'eliminate the racial wealth gap'

A new bill introduced by Rep. Cori Bush is urging the federal government to issue $14 trillion in Reparations.
May 19, 2023, 7:32 PM
What to know about the new $14 trillion reparation bill
May 17, 2023, 11:48 AM

Student suspended after recording video of teacher using racial slur in class

The mother of a student in Springfield, Missouri is speaking out after her daughter was suspended after she recorded a video of a teacher using a racial slur in class.
May 17, 2023, 11:48 AM
Student suspended after recording video of teacher using racial slur in class
May 17, 2023, 11:14 AM

1.63 million 'excess deaths' among Black Americans compared to white Americans in last 20 years: Study

A new study estimates that from 1999 to 2020, there were 1.63 million excess deaths among Black Americans.
May 17, 2023, 11:14 AM
1.63 million 'excess deaths' among Black Americans in last 20 years: Study
May 16, 2023, 8:16 PM

'Black Crossword' offers entertaining clues on the Black diaspora

Crossword puzzles created by Juliana Pache addresses the lack of diversity in word games by offering fun and engaging clues on Black culture.
May 16, 2023, 8:16 PM
'Black Crossword' offers entertaining clues on the Black diaspora
May 16, 2023, 3:34 PM

Meet the first Black female neurosurgery resident at Vanderbilt

Dr. Tamia Potter matched at Vanderbilt University and is making history.
May 16, 2023, 3:34 PM
Meet the first Black female neurosurgery resident at Vanderbilt
May 16, 2023, 2:19 PM

Steven Yeun and more stars share what it means to be part of Asian American community

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander stars including Randall Park, "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 15 winner, Sasha Colby, Daniel Dae Kim and more share what being AANHPI means to them.
May 16, 2023, 2:19 PM
Steven Yeun and more stars share what it means to be part of Asian American community
May 16, 2023, 1:24 PM

Georgia's Fort Benning renamed Fort Moore

Georgia's Fort Benning renamed Fort Moore after Lt. General Harold G. Moore Jr. and his wife, Julia Moore.
May 16, 2023, 1:24 PM
Georgia's Fort Benning renamed Fort Moore
May 10, 2023, 9:01 PM

A conversation with Paris opera ballet’s first Black “star” dancer

ABC’s Ines De La Cuetara speaks with Guillaume Diop about his activism and historic elevation to “star” dancer.
May 10, 2023, 9:01 PM
A conversation with Paris opera ballet’s first Black “star” dancer
1 month ago

HBCUs get donations 178 times lower than Ivy League: study

The average historically Black college and university received 178 times less funding from foundations than the average Ivy League school in 2019, according to a new report on the underfunding of HBCUs released Tuesday
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Parents of Black autistic sons share their stories after tragic encounters with police

"Nightline" speaks with parents of two autistic men who said the police didn't properly respond to 911 calls and led to tragic endings.
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Parents of Black autistic sons push for police reform after tragic encounters
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Carolyn Bryant Donham, whose accusations led to murder of Emmett Till, dies at 88

Carolyn Bryant Donham, whose accusations led to murder of Emmett Till, has died at 88.
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Carolyn Bryant Donham, whose accusations led to murder of Emmett Till, dies at 88
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Water issues disproportionately impact communities of color

Studies show that issues with water safety disproportionately impact communities of color. ABC News' Melissa Adan looks at how one town has been battling high levels of arsenic in their water.
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Water issues disproportionately impact communities of color
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Black parents seek schools affirming their history amid bans

Amid bans on teaching controversial topics related to race, Black families have embraced schools that affirm their African American heritage
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4 arrested for allegedly yelling racial slurs, assaulting Black Lehigh University student

Pennsylvania police have arrested four men accused of yelling racial slurs at a Black Lehigh University student before chasing him into his dorm.
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4 arrested for allegedly yelling racial slurs at Black college student
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City of Antioch, police officers sued over alleged racist texts

At least nine officers in Antioch, California are facing a lawsuit after the county DA and the FBI uncovered alleged racist and homophobic text messages between officers.
1 month ago
City of Antioch, police officers sued over alleged racist texts
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NAACP sues Mississippi over 'separate and unequal policing'

GOP gov says violent crime made it necessary to expand patrols of Capitol Police
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City of Antioch and police officers face lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations, racist texts

The city of Antioch, California, and at least nine police officers are facing a lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations.
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California city hit with lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations, racist texts
2 months ago

Report finds democracy for Black Americans is under attack

National Urban League says some top threats to democracy hit Black Americans
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For Black women, most pregnancy-related deaths happen weeks or months after childbirth

CDC experts estimate more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.
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For Black women, most pregnancy-related deaths happen weeks, months after childbirth
2 months ago

By the Numbers: Latin music's soaring popularity

A look at the numbers behind Latin music's recent record-breaking success.
2 months ago
By the Numbers: Latin music's soaring popularity
2 months ago

Virginia siblings make history as first Black triplets to serve in the Navy

Dad was so inspired by his kids that he also reenlisted!
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Virginia siblings make history as first Black triplets to serve in the Navy
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Tracey Baptiste on her new book and why representation matters

New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste’s new book “Mermaid and Pirate” features characters of color that connect to a long history Caribbean and African folklore.
2 months ago
Tracey Baptiste on her new book and why representation matters
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Father gifts son 40 acres for 13th birthday

Faheem Muhammad wanted his son to learn the importance of land ownership
2 months ago
Father gifts son 40 acres for 13th birthday
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Program shines light on building confidence in Black girls and women

The Lighthouse/Black Girls Project is trying to help young Black women become their best selves by providing the space and resources to fulfill their potential.
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Program shines light on building confidence in Black girls and women
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California reparations amount, if any, left to politicians

The preliminary estimate is more than 2.5 times California's annual budget.
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Black developers push to diversify the creators behind the pixels

Black video game developers say there is a major need to have diversity in new game creation and are pushing schools to recruit those future developers.
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Black developers push to diversify the creators behind the pixels
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Record number of demands made to ban or censor books in 2022: Report

Over 1,200 demands made to ban or censor books in 2022. A record 2,571 unique books were targeted for censorship in 2022, a 38% increase from 2021.
2 months ago
Record number of demands made to ban or censor books in 2022
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New bill addresses racial disparities in missing persons cases

Minnesota Rep. Ruth Richardson discusses a bill that would create an Office of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls to address the disparities in missing persons cases.
2 months ago
New bill addresses racial disparities in missing persons cases
3 months ago

North Carolina GOP again seeking to limit racial teachings

A previously vetoed proposal advancing in the North Carolina House would restrict how teachers can discuss certain racial topics in the classroom
3 months ago
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Latinx, Latino and Hispanic: How this ethnic group's label has sparked debate

Latinx, Latino, Latine and Hispanic -- how this ethnic group's label has sparked debate.
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Latinx, Latino and Hispanic: How this ethnic group's label has sparked debate
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White supremacist propaganda in US reaches record high in 2022, ADL reports

White supremacist propaganda reaches all-time high in 2022, according to Anti-Defamation League.
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White supremacist propaganda in US reaches record high in 2022, ADL reports
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Black-owned coffee company on a mission to increase diversity in the outdoors

Quincy and Whitni Henry founded Campfire Coffee in 2020 in Tacoma, WA, fusing their love for coffee and nature to create a business that encourages people of color to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Black-owned coffee company on a mission to increase diversity in the outdoors
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Texas Tech suspends Adams over racially insensitive comment

Coach Adams made an “unacceptable and racially insensitive comment” to a player.
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Exxon Mobil sued as 5 nooses displayed at Louisiana facility

U.S. government says Exxon Mobil violated law failing to take sufficient action.
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Californians await key decisions from reparations task force

What reparations may look like or how much Black Californians may be paid,
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End of expanded SNAP benefits may push Black, Latino communities into poverty: Study

SNAP kept 4.2 million people out of poverty since the fourth quarter of 2021, with the largest reduction for Black and Hispanic people, according to the Urban Institute
3 months ago
End of expanded SNAP benefits may push Black, Latino communities into poverty: Study
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Black-owned bank celebrates 75 years helping families

Michael Pugh, president and CEO of Carver Federal Savings Bank, joins ABC News Live to talk about the importance of Black-owned banks.
3 months ago
Black-owned bank celebrates 75 years helping families
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Barrier-breaking exhibit highlights Black deaf history

Willie Price, Clifford Earl Terry and Dr. Carolyn McCaskill join Kyra Phillips to highlight a Gallaudet University art exhibit highlighting works from Black deaf artists.
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Barrier-breaking exhibit highlights Black deaf history
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Florida students walk out to protest DeSantis race education policies

Florida students are walked out in protest of Gov. Ron DeSantis' race education policies.
3 months ago
Florida students walk out to protest DeSantis race education policies
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Black-owned small business sells toys and books celebrating black culture

ABC News' Morgan Norwood talks to the founder of the Magnus Company, a small toy shop aiming to help kids celebrate Black American culture.
3 months ago
Black-owned small business sells toys and books celebrating black culture
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Virginia reviews AP African American studies course amid nationwide debate

Virginia will review College Board's AP African American studies course amid nationwide debate following Florida's rejection of the course.
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2nd state's governor calls for review of AP African American studies course
4 months ago

Preschool criticized for alleged blackface incident during Black History Month

A Miami, Florida, preschool is being criticized for an apparent blackface incident.
4 months ago
Miami preschool apologizes after allegedly putting kids in blackface
4 months ago

Protestors call for diversity amid feud over AP African American Studies course

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested the state could sever ties with the College Board after the organization accused state officials of slander and misinformation about the new course.
4 months ago
Protestors call for diversity amid feud over AP African American Studies course
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Michael James Jackson Foundation aims to support people of color in the beer industry

Garrett Oliver, the organization's founder, talks about his goal to expand diversity in the brewing world.
4 months ago
Michael James Jackson Foundation aims to support people of color in the beer industry
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Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses from one school to 26 in New Jersey
4 months ago
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls diversity efforts 'illegal,' tells state agencies to stop

The memo, from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office, said diversity efforts in hiring "proactively encourage discrimination."
4 months ago
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says diversity efforts 'illegal,' state agencies should stop