Navy Federal approved a higher percentage of applications from white borrowers earning less than $62,000 annually than Black borrowers earning $140,000 or more. By Stacy M. Brown Navy Federal Credit Union, the largest credit […]
The scene had all the makings of a horrific tragedy: On Thursday, a woman emptied what looked to be a large red can of gasoline all over the front porch of the house where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta. She was seemingly intent on burning the historic home down. […]
Harvard University’s Board of Overseers released a statement expressing their support for President Gay amidst the current challenging situation. “We fully support President Gay, standing together in unity and agreement,” the Board wrote. […]
As Charles Richardson, above, gradually lost his eyesight to complications from diabetes, certain childhood memories haunted him even more. The Catholic priest appeared vividly in his mind’s eye — the one who promised him a spot on a travel basketball team, took him out for burgers and helped him with homework. The one, Richardson alleges, who sexually assaulted him for more than a year. […]
Now, a judge is setting Haynes free. After spending half of his life in prison, Judge William Koch threw out Haynes’ conviction, noting that relying solely on eyewitness testimony was unconstitutional. Today, Haynes walked out of prison a free man. […]
In the upcoming spring semester, Chavis will co-convene an undergraduate course titled “The Lived Experience of Race and Racism” alongside Duke Public Policy Professor Jay Pearson. […]
Our Task Force will present to the government, a comprehensive curriculum that correctly and effectively teaches Africa and African Americans history to students in Florida’s public schools. Moreover, we will develop 40 plus “Freedom Schools” by 2025. We will not sit idly by and allow any governor to erase the accurate teaching of Black History. […]
Initially conceived by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, “Operation Lonestar” has stirred significant controversy, with reported incidents resulting in at least 74 deaths and numerous instances of violence and mistreatment of migrants over the past year. […]
A growing number of Black Americans, relying on newly digitized federal records and other sources, are discovering direct bloodlines to Native American ancestors. These discoveries are inspiring individuals to trace and claim their Native American ancestry, leading some to apply for citizenship with tribal Nations. […]
The adoptive parents of 15-year-old Karreon Franks have been sentenced on charges in connection to his death. While handing down their punishment, the judge shed tears at how cruel of a punishment Karreon suffered. […]
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