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Cruelty Is The Point: Haiti, TPS, And The Politics Of Punishment

The Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians has put over 350,000 Haitians at risk of deportation to a country in crisis, ignoring the humanitarian emergency and the contributions of Haitian migrants to the US.

The “Democratic Socialist”: It’s The Message Not The Messenger

Democratic socialist candidates have been successful in recent primaries, challenging the Democratic Party establishment and prompting questions about the future of the party and the role of the African American electorate.

America Turns 250: It’s Time To Redraw The Revolution, Again

Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre hid the contributions of African Americans, Native Americans, women, and poor white men, and this Fourth of July, we should remember to redraw the picture and put them back in the center.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Will Be Missed

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a civil rights lawyer and member of the U.S. Congress, is an example of the type of fighter needed to fight for the rights of Black Americans, as demonstrated by her opposition to Rep. Byron Donalds' D.C. Crimes Act of 2025.

America 250: Black Americans Reflect On Freedom And Trauma

Black Americans are questioning whether the nation's 250th anniversary celebration fully recognizes their history and lived experience, as mental health advocates note the lasting emotional scars of slavery, segregation, discrimination, and continuing inequities.

America 250: Why Crispus Attucks Matters Today

Amidst national commemorations of the United States' 250th anniversary, a commentary proposes honoring Crispus Attucks, the formerly enslaved sailor who became the first casualty of the American Revolution during the Boston Massacre, as a symbol of the nation's ongoing pursuit of freedom and justice.

A Nation That Forgets Its History Is Bound

The fight for voting rights has been going on for centuries, with attempts to suppress the vote of the many often made by the wealthy and powerful, and it is important to remember this history in order to defend the vote for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

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An Independent Autopsy Couldn’t Determine How Nolan Wells Died. Here’s What...

An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died following a Fourth of July boating trip in Mississippi, yielded inconclusive results, leaving investigators to await the state's official autopsy findings to better understand the circumstances of his death.