Melissa Noel
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Op-Ed:The Fight for Equal Pay Must Continue—Especially For Black Women In The South
Every year, we mark Equal Pay Day as a reminder of the staggering wage gap that Black women continue to face. Yet, every year, we...
Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman In Congress, Dies Of Cancer At 49
Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday. She was 49 years old. Love’s family shared the news on her...
Did You Know: America Closed Schools And Passed 450 Laws To Block Racial Integration
This essay and its accompanying video are part of a 10-part series created by the Equal Justice Initiative to spotlight often overlooked or hidden stories...
Trump Administration Rescinds Ban On “Segregated Facilities” In Federal Contracts
The Trump administration has removed a clause from federal contracts that banned segregated facilities like water fountains and restrooms, continuing its push to end race-conscious...
19-Year-Old Twin Brothers Found Dead In Georgia Mountains; Family Rejects “Murder- Suicide” Theory By Police
The family of 19-year-old twin brothers found shot to death on Bell Mountain, Georgia, earlier this month is demanding answers, rejecting the theory by police...
Arlington National Cemetery Removes Content On Black And Women Veterans From Website
Arlington National Cemetery has begun removing web pages that highlight the contributions of Black, Hispanic and women veterans. The removals, first reported by Civil War...
Five Years After Breonna Taylor’s Death, What’s Changed?
Breonna Taylor’s name still echoes across protests, courtrooms and legislative floors five years after her tragic death at the hands of Louisville Metro Police officers....
“This Is A Year To Redirect, Not Rest” – Why ESSENCE Black Futures Honorees Say Collective Action Can’t Wait
“Community is what keeps me driving.” With that simple yet powerful statement, Tevon Blair helped set the tone for a dynamic and deeply insightful conversation...
Department Of Education Cuts Workforce By Nearly Half As Trump Vows To Shut Down Agency
The Department of Education issued mass layoff notices on Tuesday night, cutting its workforce by nearly 50 percent in what officials call a “reduction in...
Killed For Voting Then, Blocked From Voting Now: A History Of Attacks On Black Political Power
This essay and its accompanying video are part of a 10-part series created by the Equal Justice Initiative to spotlight often overlooked or hidden stories...