U.S. Supreme Court

Black + Iconic: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Howard University junior Kennedi notes how critical to our history the elevation of the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court has been.
02/09/2024

5 Things We’re Keeping An Eye On In 2024

The new year could mark an inflection point for the Black community.
12/18/2023

3 Takeaways From The Federal Appeals Court Voting Rights Act Decision

The VRA is once again under attack, this time in Arkansas with a decision that may have far reaching consequences.
11/28/2023

Explainer: What’s At Stake In South Carolina’s Voting Map Supreme Court Case

Will the high court keep a backdoor to racial gerrymandering open?
10/23/2023

Battle Over Alabama Voting District Map Now Returns To Federal Court

07/24/2023

HBCUs Prepare For Increased Enrollment After Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action In College Admissions

Will the high court’s decision mark a revival at the nation’s Black colleges and universities?
07/07/2023

Affirmative Action: The Cliff Where Diversity In Higher Education Now Teeters

Opinion: The University of Michigan has already experienced what many schools are about to go through, and they could suffer real losses in diversity.
06/30/2023

Biden Condemns Supreme Court’s Decision To End Race-Conscious College Admissions

The president says many people misunderstand how affirmative action works and offers new guidance going forward.
06/29/2023

Supreme Court Clears Way For Second Majority-Black Congressional District In Louisiana

This decision comes after the conservative-leaning court siding with Black Alabama voters in a similar case.
06/27/2023

Poll: More Americans Disapprove Than Approve Of College Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court is expected soon to decide if schools can consider race and ethnicity in their admissions process.
06/12/2023

Supreme Court Orders New Congressional District Map In Victory For Black Alabama Voters

In a surprise ruling, two conservative justices sided with the court’s liberal wing.
06/08/2023