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The Timeline: Enslavement, Mass Incarceration, and the Push for Decarceration

Fueling a hidden economy of cheap labor, mass incarceration connects modern prisons to the profits of enslavement.
02/21/2025

Chi Ossé is inspiring a new generation of New Yorkers to get into politics

With an outside-in approach to legislative change, Ossé has taken his progressive politics from the streets to City Council, and is taking the rest of us along for the ride.
02/21/2025

JuJu Watkins Is Building More Than a Basketball Career

True to LA, growing her game, and always giving back, JuJu Watkins is both now and next.
02/21/2025

Today in History: Malcolm X’s Assassination and Its Lasting Impact

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was fatally shot in Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom.
02/21/2025

This Week in Good Black News: D’Angelo Ends Hiatus to Headline Roots Picnic, Cynthia Erivo to Host 2025 Tony Awards, and Kendrick Lamar Shatters Spotify Record

Plus, Delta Sigma Theta co-founder receives a historical marker in her hometown.
02/21/2025

White House Hosts Black History Month Event While Slashing DEI Efforts

Kodak Black, Lil Boosie, Rod Wave, and more Black figures are expected to attend.
02/20/2025

Onijah Robinson Has Reportedly Gone Missing After Alleged Detainment in Dubai

The internet-dubbed “Queen of Pakistan” was reportedly involved in a heated interaction with locals.
02/20/2025

28 Days of Black History: Black Food & Global Flavors, 10 Iconic Dishes With African Roots

Numerous foods and dishes are culinary links to the African diaspora. This BHM we are celebrating those culinary delights.
02/20/2025

LaVar Ball’s Foot Amputation: What It Means for the Ball Family

LaVar Ball, father of stars Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, recently underwent a foot amputation due to a severe medical condition.
02/20/2025

Opinion: Banning Junk Food for SNAP Benefits is a Direct Attack on Poor People

Lawmakers pushing to restrict SNAP purchases claim it’s about nutrition, but in reality, it’s another way to police low-income communities while ignoring the real issues of food deserts and affordability.
02/19/2025

'Derogatory' Calls and Hidden Taxes: The Untold Struggles Behind NFL Player Contracts

Beyond the bright lights of the NFL are rookie struggles, financial pitfalls, and the fight for player respect and benefits.
02/19/2025