According to CNN, the U.S. Education Department announced Tuesday that it is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce as part of President Donald Trump’s push
On this day in 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun” debuted on Broadway, making history as the first play produced by a Black woman, Lorraine
According to The New York Times, Native American tribes and students are suing the Trump administration over layoffs at federally run Native schools, claiming the
Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz and R&B musician known as the “godfather of neo-soul,” has died at 84 after a long illness. His family announced
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) has reportedly passed away, just months after winning the congressional seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). Turner, 70,
Academy Award-winning designer Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, becoming the first Black man to win Best Costume
According to The Associated Press, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting temporary relief
On this day 20 years ago, comedian and actor Chris Rock took center stage as the solo host of the 77th Academy Awards on February
Soul-funk singer Gwen McCrae, known for hits like “Rockin’ Chair” and “Funky Sensation,” passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 81. Celebrated for her lasting
According to The Hill, the future of Black fraternities and sororities on college campuses could be in jeopardy as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown
According to the Associated Press, Voletta Wallace, mother of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., died Friday at 78. Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac confirmed
On this day, we remember Congressman John Lewis, born on February 21, 1940. A champion for human rights, Lewis served as the Democratic U.S. Representative
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