Melissa Noel
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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...
Black Children In Oakland Are Facing A Literacy Crisis. Steph And Ayesha Curry Want To Avert It
Around the country, only 17 percent of Black fourth graders read proficiently. For eighth graders, that number drops to 16 percent. To put it shortly, there’s a literacy...
Alencia Johnson’s Debut Book ‘Flip The Tables’ Is A Blueprint For Disruptors—And It’s Right On Time
Alencia Johnson is a dynamic cultural commentator, renowned political strategist and social impact leader known for disrupting systems and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities....