Why Does The Navy Have So Few Black Admirals? Some Blame A Culture Of Discrimination
Some say Black sailors have to navigate both unconscious and active bias in the Navy.
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Channing Dungey Named Chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group
Dungey previously held executive roles at ABC and Netflix. She is set to take over in early 2021 replacing Peter Roth who ran the television division for two decades.
Shootings Expose Racial And Economic Divide In Kenosha
Kenosha residents are experiencing pain and fear, according to the Urban League president, in a city with a history of Black oppression.
Yes, Women Could Vote After The 19th Amendment — But Not All Women. Or Men
The 19th amendment secured all women the right to vote, but in practice many women of color were excluded. This continues to resonate today with voter suppression among marginalized communities.
Multiracial Congregations May Not Bridge Racial Divide
The number of multiracial churches is growing in the United States, but the leaders of color who work in them still see attitudes of white supremacy.
Excavation Begins For Possible Mass Grave From 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Tulsa officials began a test excavation to determine if land on in city-owned Oaklawn Cemetery is the site of a mass grave of victims of the race massacre. Most of the victims have never been found.
Triad Juneteenth Celebrations In The Shadows Of Pandemic And Police Brutality
Galveston, Texas, was the sight of a famous speech given by Civil War Union General Gordon Granger in 1865.
In Omaha, Protesters Vow To Keep Pushing For Systemic Policing Changes
Omaha, Neb., community organizer Morgann Freeman believes this year's election is still the best place to affect change.
Senate Unanimously Confirms 1st Black Chief Of A U.S. Military Service
Gen. Charles Brown was confirmed to lead the U.S. Air Force. Brown said his nomination "provides some hope but also comes with a heavy burden," given the nation's current focus on matters of race.
Chicago Tackles COVID-19 Disparities In Hard-Hit Black And Latino Neighborhoods
The mayor calls the coronavirus a public health "red alarm." She has deployed a Racial Equity Rapid Response Team to fight the disease in black and Latinx neighborhoods.