Preserving the legacy of Black Muslims in America
The organization Sapelo Square is celebrating the experiences of black Muslims in the United States through the launch of an online exhibition.
Race
Fla. bill bans businesses and schools from making anyone feel guilt about race
Under a bill proposed by Florida's governor, schools and businesses would be banned from teaching courses and offering training that cause white people to feel "discomfort" on account of their race.
Harvard student creates Disney-inspired, Korean princess musical on TikTok
Growing up, Julia Riew wished she had a Disney princess who was Korean like herself. Riew, a music and theater student, wrote a Disney-inspired musical. It's based on a Korean folktale.
Civil rights leaders call on the NFL to replace the Rooney Rule
The Rooney Rule, a policy that went into effect in 2003, requires NFL teams to interview candidates of color for head coaching and senior operation vacancies.
Spotify keeps Joe Rogan's podcast after clips of racist slurs in his episodes surface
Spotify has doubled down on their stance to keep Joe Rogan's podcast on their platform, even after video evidence emerged of Rogan using racist language on his show over the years.
Jury selection begins in hate crimes trial of men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery
Jury selection has started in the hate crimes trial of the men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. This trial is for federal charges alleging that the killing was racially motivated.
Black women in the legal profession reflect on how long it's taken to get this far
As President Biden is set to fulfill his promise to nominate a Black woman justice to the Supreme Court, Black women in the legal profession talk about the significance of the moment.
Bomb threats against Black institutions are deeply rooted in U.S. history
"HBCUs are resilient institutions that will persist through all forms of adversity," the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus said after bomb threats earlier this month.
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Taffy Abel medaled in the 1924 Olympics. Few knew of his Indigenous heritage
At the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France, hockey player Taffy Abel became the first Indigenous athlete to carry the flag at the Olympics — and, days later, to medal.
A 2nd trial is about to begin in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
The three white men sentenced to life in prison for murdering Ahmaud Arbery are now standing trial on federal hate crime charges. At issue is whether the men targeted Arbery because he was Black.