The Big Lie is Coming for Us This November
Marc H. Morial warned of a coordinated effort to suppress voters through election denialism, the dismissal of key election officials, and controversial judicial nominations during a period of intense political volatility.
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Is About More Than Wages
A new report titled "From Wash Tubs to Boardrooms" argues that Black Women's Equal Pay Day highlights the need to address both systemic wage disparities and the structural barriers preventing full economic valuation of Black women's labor.
Smoke Over Cahokia
Author Ben Jealous uses the historical rise and fall of the ancient city of Cahokia to reflect on how climate change and societal pressures affect human civilizations.
We Expect More From Jay-Z. Why Not BET?
Author Julienne Louis-Anderson criticizes BET for maintaining political silence during its recent awards show despite the urgency of upcoming elections and ongoing debates regarding Jay-Z's controversial partnership with Target.
The Growing Cost Of Homelessness
Two hotels and several residents of San Francisco's Tenderloin district sued the city in 2024, alleging that official inaction regarding illegal drug use and encampments has created a containment zone that threatens public safety and business operations.
The Currency Of Oligarchy
Economist Julianne Malveaux argues that Harriet Tubman should replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill to represent the nation's struggle for freedom, contrasting this goal with proposals to feature Donald Trump on a new $250 note.
The Place Where The Rainbow Never Ends
Ben Jealous, former national president and CEO of the NAACP, has highlighted the enduring legacy of activist Norman Hill and Velma Murphy, whose joint efforts to desegregate Chicago's Rainbow Beach established a foundational model for future civil rights and labor organizers.
Kalshi’s ‘Segregation Market’ Turns Black Suffering Into A Betting Line
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has launched an ad campaign that romanticizes segregation markets, which is highly insulting to African-Americans who have suffered from segregation and discrimination.
Spelman Student Honored For Mental Health Work
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long been the vanguard of opportunity in America, producing a significant percentage of the country's Black college graduates and generating billions in economic impact, but they are still underfunded and must be supported by public policy to continue to cultivate possibility.
A Metro Car Photo Became A Portrait Of Trump’s America
A photo of a lone Black woman on a Washington Metro train surrounded by masked white nationalists has become a symbol of the ongoing struggle against white supremacy in America.
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Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Ways White House And Democrats Can Collaborate
A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.
