Jackie Robinson Day 2026: 79 Years of Breaking Barriers | VIDEO
*Today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, marks the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut. On this date in …
MacKenzie Scott Surpasses $1 Billion in HBCU Donations
*Few philanthropists have reshaped the funding landscape for historically Black colleges and universities the way …
Race-Exclusive Scholarship for Black Students Faces Supreme Court Showdown
A federal lawsuit filed on April 2 (2026) challenges the legality of a long-running scholarship program that explicitly …
Howard University Expands Hip Hop Education with New Cardi B-Focused Course
*Howard University is introducing a new course that uses Cardi B’s career as a lens to examine how culture and business …
Steven Ivory: He speaks a little Spanish but is Fluent in R&B
*I asked Alexander how he was doing. “I’ll make it.” Sigh. “Lately, I’ve been slippin’ into darkness, but I’m good.” …
Father Alleges 6-Year-Old Daughter Assaulted by School Aide at L.A. Charter School
*A Los Angeles father is accusing a staff member at ISANA Nascent Charter Elementary School of physically assaulting his …
Wellness Takes Center Stage at Black Family Wellness Expo
*At a time when conversations around health, longevity, and community well-being are more important than ever, nine …
Black Teens Lead in AI Use for Schoolwork, Pew Survey Shows
*Black teenagers are using artificial intelligence tools for schoolwork at significantly higher rates than their white …
Carson, CA: Video Shows Carson High School Confrontation as Parents Demand LAUSD Fire Coach Daniel Mafoe
*Carson, California — Parents and civil rights advocates are demanding action from the Los Angeles Unified School …
Hunter College Professor Placed on Leave After Racist Zoom Remarks | WATCH-it-Happen
Zoom Meeting Sparks Outrage Across New York A routine public meeting quickly turned into a major controversy in New York …
ROOTS AT 50: Eight Nights That Shook Apart and Brought Together a Nation
*As we approach the 50th anniversary (01/27) of “Roots,” we are not merely commemorating a television event. …
Documenting Jesse Louis Jackson in OUR ROOTS – A Civil Rights Titan, Global Moral Voice, and Steadfast Champion
*He was riding such a wave of influence in 1984—right at the moment he was gearing up for his run for the U.S. …
Petition, Fundraiser Launched After Teacher Throws Shoe at Girl with Autism
*The family of a 5-year-old girl named Beautyful, a child with Autism, has launched two powerful public initiatives …
East Feliciana Schools in Louisiana Move to Four-Day Week
*Parents in East Feliciana Parish say they were caught off guard after the local school board approved a major change to …
Mayor Karen Bass Joins NABJ Call for Legal Defense Fund to Protect Black Journalists | WATCH
*In a powerful show of unity, nearly 2,000 journalists and supporters gathered online for a national town hall following …
