Melissa Noel
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Trump’s War On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion: Understanding The Impact Of His Latest Executive Orders
Since taking office about three weeks ago, Donald Trump has issued a blizzard of 200+ executive orders. Among them are two key anti-diversity, equity and...
EXCLUSIVE: Larry Miller Rose From Prison To President Of The Jordan Brand. His New Initiative Helps Other Justice-Impacted People Thrive
When Larry Miller, chairman of the Jordan Brand at Nike, publicly revealed that he had been incarcerated as a young man, it felt like a...
On The Radar: Federal Health Workers On ‘DEI Watch List,’ NFL Scraps ‘End Racism,’ TIME Honors Black Leaders & More
As we move further into Black History Month, this week’s headlines remind us of the resilience, progress and ongoing struggles within our communities. From a...
Historic Black Church Vandalized by ‘Proud Boys’ Now Controls Group’s Name
The far-right extremist group known as the Proud Boys has officially lost control of its own name—and in a strking ruling, ownership now belongs to...
Civil Rights Attorney Kiah Duggins And Flight Attendant Danasia Elder Among Those Killed In D.C. Plane Crash
Among the 64 passengers on board American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided mid-air near Reagan National Airport with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers...
Black Like That: How We Celebrate Black History Month Across The Globe
Every February, people in the United States highlight the history, achievements and impact of Black Americans as part of the celebration of Black History Month....
Trump Makes Baseless Claim That Diversity Policies Are To Blame For Deadly DC Plane Crash
In a moment that should have been focused on national mourning and aviation safety, President Donald Trump instead used a devastating midair collision that claimed...
No Survivors Expected After Jet And Helicopter Collide Overnight At Reagan National Airport
A devastating midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter resulted in both aircraft crashing into the icy waters of the Potomac...
From Olympian To Community Champion
As a child growing up in East St. Louis during the 1970s, Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee didn’t know how far her talents would take her—but the...
Air Force Restores Use Of Tuskegee Airmen Video After DEI Ban Backlash
The U.S. Air Force recently found itself at the center of controversy after it removed training videos honoring the legacies of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service...