Robert E. Lee High in Virginia Will Be Renamed for John Lewis, District Says
Mr. Lewis, the civil rights giant who died last week, beat out a list that included Barack Obama and Cesar Chavez to have the high school, in Fairfax County, named…
How the autobiography of a Muslim slave is challenging an American narrative
By Amna Nawaz & Leah Nagy, PBS News Hour Omar Ibn Said was 37 years old when he was taken from his West African home and transported to Charleston, South…
At just 10 years old, this Nigerian tech genius has been appointed to teach in UK school
By Theodora Aidoo, Face2Face Africa While most kids of her age are schooling, Emmanuella Mayaki, a 10-year-old Nigerian girl, has already earned a living working as a teacher at an…
The African Roots of MLK’s Vision
“Ghana tells us that the forces of the universe are on the side of justice… An old order of colonialism, of segregation, discrimination is passing away now.” By Mohammed Elnaiem,…
Philadelphia’s Top Prosecutor Is Prepared to Arrest Federal Agents
After Trump said he would send agents to more cities, Philly’s district attorney lays out how he might criminally charge federal officers. By Brentin Mock, Bloomberg, CityLab After numerous reports…
Ex-Lawyer Launches the 1st Black-Owned Stock Exchange in U.S. History
By Zack Linly, The Root When we talk about white privilege and systemic racism, one thing that always comes up is generational wealth. It’s a thing white people disproportionately benefit…
Minneapolis Police Experience Surge of Departures in Aftermath of George Floyd Protests
The retention and recruitment problems that many police departments have experienced in recent years are especially pronounced after four Minneapolis officers were charged with Mr. Floyd’s death. By John Eligon,…
New Mayoral Order Requires People To Wear Masks Outside The Home
By Andrew Giambrone, DCist D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday signed a new order requiring people to wear masks in most circumstances while in public. The edict will stay in…
Charles Evers, Businessman and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 97
Galvanized by the assassination of his brother, Medgar, he helped transform Mississippi politics, running for Congress, becoming a mayor and gaining wide attention. By Robert D. McFadden, The New York…
The Problem With ‘Anti-Racist’ Movie Lists
Black films should be valued for more than what they can teach white viewers about race. By Racquel Gates, The New York Times Watching and discussing films and TV shows…