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Content creators spread awareness of Black History Month on social media

Several educators are holding virtual lecture halls as African American studies courses are being purged from curriculums in schools across the country.
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VIDEO: Content creators spread awareness of Black History Month on social media
February 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM

Keke Palmer, son Leo light up Empire State Building in honor of Black History Month

“Black history is American history,” Palmer told “GMA.”
February 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“Black history is American history,” Palmer told “GMA.”
February 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM

The decline of Black male educators

ABC News explores the decline of Black male educators and what one organization is doing to recruit and support teachers, including mentoring and training high school boys to consider the profession.
February 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The decline of Black male educators
February 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM

West Point disbands student clubs related to gender and race

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has disbanded a dozen clubs on campus related to gender and race, ABC News has confirmed.
February 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Class of 2022 cadets arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York.
February 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM

How American monuments sometimes perpetuate white supremacy myths

Writer and professor Irvin Weathersby Jr. explores America’s museums and monuments for his new book, “In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space.”
February 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM
How American monuments sometimes perpetuate white supremacy myths
January 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM

DOD agency halts MLK Jr. Day plans after DEI order

In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with the media during his first official arrival at the Pentagon as Secretary in Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2025.
January 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Professor says DEI backlash is due to 'years of misinformation' about the programs

David Canton, Florida University's director of African American studies, reacts to President Trump's moves to eliminate federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
January 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
VIDEO: Professor says DEI backlash is due to 'years of misinformation' about the programs
January 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action

Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.
January 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
President-elect Donald Trump speak at a MAGA victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, 2025, one day ahead of his inauguration ceremony.
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4 years later, George Floyd's murder leads Minneapolis police to take on reform

The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to a federal consent decree to implement major reforms within the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Minneapolis Police Deputy Chief Art Knight speaks with people gathered near a crime scene Minneapolis, Minn., June 16, 2020.
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California police department agrees to reform after investigation into racist texts

The Justice Department has reached an agreement with the city of Antioch, California, and its police department following an investigation into discriminatory texts.
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The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, Jan. 24, 2023.
2 months ago

Letter urging residents to report 'brown folks' condemned by Oregon officials

Several officials in Oregon have received an anonymous letter urging people to report "brown folks" they suspect are undocumented immigrants.
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Oregon state flag waving in the wind.
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Harvard Law sees drop in Black and Hispanic enrollment

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Harvard Black Law Students Association president Sean Wynn about the drop in enrollment since the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action in U.S. colleges.
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Harvard Law sees drop in Black and Hispanic enrollment
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12-year-old writes book about battling discrimination

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to “Rise Above” author Saily Bah about facing racism at her school and using those incidents as inspiration for her first book.
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12-year-old writes book about battling discrimination
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Formula 1 announces formal diversity and inclusion charter

After retailer Walmart announced a rolling back of its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, Formula 1 announced a new charter which was agreed to by all ten teams.
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VIDEO: Formula 1 announces formal diversity and inclusion charter
3 months ago

FBI investigates new round of offensive and racist texts

The messages has targeted LGBTQ+ high school students as recipients were allegedly told to report to re-education camp.
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VIDEO: FBI investigates new round of offensive and racist texts
3 months ago

Hispanic, LGBTQ communities receive hateful emails after racist text surge

Members of the Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ communities are now receiving emails saying they have been selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.
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Tulsa Race Massacre survivor celebrates 110th birthday

Lessie Benningfield Randle, known as "Mother Randle," was presented with a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol to honor her legacy.
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VIDEO: Tulsa Race Massacre survivor celebrates 110th birthday
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Racist text messages puts law enforcement on alert

Residents of more than a dozen states have reported receiving racist text messages just a day after the election, including children.
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VIDEO: Racist text messages puts law enforcement on alert
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Company says it shut down accounts allegedly behind racist text messages

A text messaging service announced Friday that it ended the accounts of users allegedly connected to racists texts sent following the election.
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Law enforcement investigating reported racist text messages after election day

Authorities in more than a dozen states say residents, including children, received texts from unknown numbers telling them they’ve been selected to “pick cotton."
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VIDEO: Law enforcement investigating reported racist text messages after election day
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State officials respond to racist texts received by residents after Election Day

The Attorneys General offices of Virginia and North Carolina are responding to reports of racist texts received by residents shortly after the election of Donald Trump.
3 months ago
The Attorneys General offices of Virginia and North Carolina are responding to reports of racist texts received by residents shortly after the election of Donald Trump.
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Latino political strategist responds to Puerto Rico jokes at Trump MSG rally

ABC News speaks with Latino Victory Fund chair Luis Miranda after a comedian at former President Trump's NYC rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
3 months ago
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, Oct. 27, 2024.
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'Offensive' jokes at Trump MSG rally launch wave of criticism from Latinos

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe came under fire for comments made about Latinos and Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump’s Sunday campaign rally.
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Tony Hinchcliffe speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York.
4 months ago

First US-backed study on structural racism launched by Michigan State, Rutgers

Michigan State University and Rutgers University say they will lead the first nationally funded study on the effects of structural racism on housing, aging and health.
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Michigan State University pictured May 11, 2024 in East Lansing Michigan.
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Phoenix police officers on leave amid probe into violent arrest of deaf Black man

Two Phoenix police officers who were involved in the violent arrest of a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy were placed on paid administrative leave amid a probe.
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Law enforcement SUV vehicle for the Phoenix City Police responding to an emergency on Nov. 3, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona
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Opening remarks to begin in retrial of former officer charged in Breonna Taylor case

The initial federal trial ended in a mistrial last year when the jury reached an impasse because they were not able to reach a unanimous decision.
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The initial federal trial ended in a mistrial last year when the jury reached an impasse because they were not able to reach a unanimous decision.
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DOJ announces first-ever federal review of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

The federal review is being conducted by the Civil Rights Division’s Cold Case Unit, under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act.
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People raise up their arms during the dedication of a prayer wall outside of the historic Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Greenwood neighborhood during the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre, May 31, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla.
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Members of 'Little Rock Nine' reflect on 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education

The "Little Rock Nine" were the first African American students to attend Little Rock Central High School following Brown v. Board.
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Nine Black students attending Central High School are shown leaving the school under protection of Federalized Arkansas National Guardsmen, Oct. 9, 1957, in Little Rock, Ark.
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Harris works to appeal to Black men, a critical group for Democrats

For a second day this week, Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing on a key voting bloc that is a critical base fro the Democratic Party: Black men.
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Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris greets supporters during a campaign stop at The Pit Authentic Barbecue restaurant in Raleigh, N.C., on Oct. 12, 2024.
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Author uncovers the struggle many face to claim Native identity in new book

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz on her new book, "The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America" to discuss the complexities of the U.S. Tribal Enrollment process.
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Author uncovers the struggle many face to claim Native identity in new book
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By the Numbers: Indigenous Peoples' Day

Today is Indigenous Peoples' day, which is meant to honor the contributions of the Indigenous communities. Here is a look at the original people of the U.S. by the numbers.
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By the Numbers: Indigenous Peoples' Day
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The legacy of the Pachucos

A new generation of Pachucos honors the movement started by young Mexican-Americans, who found a counterculture identity that turned their clothing, music and language into a form of rebellion.
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The legacy of the Pachucos
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A closer look at Celia Cruz as the first Afro-Latina minted on a US Quarter

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos reports on Cuban salsa sensation Celia Cruz becoming the first Afro-Latina minted on a U.S. quarter.
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A closer look at Celia Cruz as the first Afro-Latina minted on a US Quarter
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ABC journalists share their cultural backgrounds

It’s Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, and some of ABC News’ journalists are here to share a little about their cultural backgrounds.
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It’s Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, and some of ABC News’ journalists are here to share a little about their cultural backgrounds.
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ABC journalists discuss cultural identity

As Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month continues, some of ABC News’ journalists share how their cultural identities inform their work.
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As Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month continues, some of ABC News’ journalists share how their cultural identities inform their work.
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Author of ‘The Black Utopians’ on the quest for a better Black existence

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with author Aaron Robertson who shares Black stories through a utopian lens in “The Black Utopians: Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America.”
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Author of ‘The Black Utopians’ on the quest for a better Black existence
5 months ago

US schools still struggle with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education

Despite Brown v. Board of Education and the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the U.S. has implemented policies that further segregate Black students based on race and poverty.
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VIDEO: The Resegregation of America's schools
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How Black voters could be affected if Project 2025 is implemented

Color of Change President Rashad Robinson discusses the group's campaign and addresses Black voter turnout this election season.
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VIDEO: How Black voters could be affected if Project 2025 is implemented
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New video shows officers helping Sonya Massey

Her mother called 911 to report Massey was having a mental breakdown.
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VIDEO: New video shows officers helping Sonya Massey
5 months ago

3 reasons why racist attacks on Harris could backfire

Why racist attacks from Donald Trump probably won't hurt Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
5 months ago
Former President Donald Trump participating in a Q&A with Rachel Scott, senior congressional correspondent for ABC News, during the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention and Career Fair at Hilton Chicago July 31, 2024.
6 months ago

Death of Black man seen on video pinned by hotel workers prompts calls for arrests

Family and rally goers gathered outside the Milwaukee District Attorney's Office to demand charges against four hotel workers in death of Black man outside Hyatt hotel
6 months ago
D'Vontaye Mitchell died outside a Milwaukee Hyatt hotel after he was pinned down by four security guards after he was behaving erratically. His family said he was experiencing a mental health episode.
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Pierre Thomas' journey to uncover family history of enslavement

ABC News’ Pierre Thomas goes on a journey, as part of a partnership with 10 Million Names, uncovering his family’s history and how it connects with the legacy of slavery in America.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Pierre Thomas' journey to uncover family history of enslavement
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Alabama town's first black mayor takes office after 3 years of legal battles

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Newbern, Alabama Mayor Patrick Braxton and his attorney Leah Wong about being sworn in after a legal battle with the former mayor to get access to the town hall.
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VIDEO: Alabama town's first black mayor takes office after 3 years of legal battles
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New Docuseries 'Hollywood Black' highlights the history of Black cinema

ABC News' Trevor Ault speaks with Justin Simien, director and executive producer of "Hollywood Black," a new four-part docuseries that uncovers the history of Black cinema.
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VIDEO: New Docuseries 'Hollywood Black' highlights the history of Black cinema
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D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family, friends demand justice after fatal beating by security

The 43-year-old man’s death was ruled a homicide last week as a result of restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine.
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The 43-year-old man’s death was ruled a homicide last week as a result of restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine.
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Pierre Thomas uncovers his family history of enslavement

ABC News’ Pierre Thomas, in collaboration with the 10 Million Names Project, investigates his family history and connection to slavery on “This Week.”
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VIDEO: Pierre Thomas uncovers his family history of enslavement
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Trump falsely questions Harris' race at NABJ, says VP pick won't 'have any impact'

Donald Trump was interviewed on Wednesday at the NABJ annual convention in Chicago, though his appearance is drawing some criticism.
6 months ago
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump walks on stage at the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ, convention, July 31, 2024, in Chicago.
6 months ago

Biden speaks on 60th anniversary of Civil Rights Act

President Joe Biden speaks at the LBJ Presidential library, advocating for a Supreme Court "mandatory code of ethics," and to strip presidential immunity.
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VIDEO: Biden speaks on 60th anniversary of Civil Rights Act
7 months ago

Milwaukee Mayor on Harris visit and the importance of the Black vote

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson as Kamala Harris holds her first battleground state rally in the city, just one week after it hosted the RNC.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Milwaukee Mayor on Harris visit and the importance of the Black vote
7 months ago

Video reveals horrifying scene of deputy fatally shooting Black woman in Illinois

A newly released body camera video of a deadly incident in Springfield, Illinois, shows a deputy responding to a mother's 911 call reporting an intruder and fatally shooting her.
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VIDEO: Video reveals horrifying scene of deputy fatally shooting Black woman in Illinois