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Melissa Noel
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Abortion Rights At The Ballot: Seven States Vote To Expand Access, Three Keep Restrictions In Place
Measures to protect abortion access have passed in seven states but failed in three where it was on the ballot this election, marking a pivotal…
Howard’s Heartbeat: The Yard Brings Together Alumni, Students And Supporters For Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Yard, the heart of Howard University, has always been more than just a gathering space. As the famous center of campus,…
The Legacy Of Care: This Powerful New Portrait Series Celebrates The Impact Of Black Domestic Workers
A powerful new portrait series reimagines the legacy of care work in America by focusing on an often-overlooked yet essential group: Black domestic workers. These…
Nikki Giovanni, Renowned Poet And Icon Of The Black Arts Movement, Dies At 81
Nikki Giovanni, the trailblazing poet, activist, author and professor whose words redefined Black literature and culture, passed away on Monday, December 9. She was 81…
Kamala Harris Made A Historic Run For President: New Book Captures Her Groundbreaking Journey Through Photos
The 107-day campaign of Kamala Harris for President of the United States was more than a political run—it was a seismic moment in American history….
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President And Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies At 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a global humanitarian, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 in his hometown of…
Congressional Black Caucus Hits Historic Milestone With 62 Members In The 119th Congress
On Friday, the 119th United States Congress officially began as new members took the oath of office on Capitol Hill. It was a historic day…
Empowering Dreams: The UNCF ‘Empower Me Tour’ Boosts HBCU Awareness And Financial Resources For Aspiring College Students
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have stood as pillars of empowerment and excellence for Black students in America. Established out of necessity during a…
Empowering Dreams: The UNCF ‘Empower Me Tour’ Boosts HBCU Awareness And Financial Resources For Aspiring College Students
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have stood as pillars of empowerment and excellence for Black students in America. Established out of necessity during a…
Did You Know That White Supremacists Overthrew A Thriving Black-Led City In North Carolina?
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…