Their goal was clear and constitutional: conduct oversight of a federally operated immigration detention center that has drawn widespread concern over its conditions and its connection in an alarming rise in unjust arrests, particularly of Black and Brown immigrants.
A lawsuit claims Abundant Birth Project is discriminatory because it grants stipends to Black and Pacific Islander moms in San Francisco.
A lawsuit claims Abundant Birth Project is discriminatory because it grants stipends to Black and Pacific Islander moms in San Francisco.
Photo Credit: Klaus Vedfelt / gettyimages) As Black history and identity are erased from classrooms, libraries remain one of the last public spaces where Black kids can learn and read freely. By Quintessa Williams from Word in Black At their best, libraries do more than provide resources — they create belonging. As the nation celebrates National Library Week and…
From rejecting muted colors in favor of bold, expressive hues to curating books and art that honored my heritage, each design choice was an act of defiance. By Virginia Cumberbatch From Essence Almost a year ago, I made the big move from my hometown of Austin, Texas, to Brooklyn, New York. Now, I’ve made the East…
(gettyimages) A new report finds that Black students at predominantly Black schools have better wellbeing overall. By Jennifer Porter Gore from Word in Black Despite consistently making do with fewer resources and far smaller endowments than their white peers, a new study finds students at historically Black colleges and universities have better overall mental health and show significantly…
While Target remains silent on its declining traffic, the contrast with its competitors is glaring. Costco, which maintained its DEI commitments despite political attacks, saw a 5.2% year-over-year increase in foot traffic during the same week. By Stacy M. Brown From BlackPressUSA.com Target is losing more than its commitment to equity, it’s losing customers. For…
(Credit: LaylaBird via Getty Images) Black hair has been a target of discrimination for centuries. But Black folks continue to reclaim their power by loving their hair. By Anissa Durham From Word In Black Nine letters. Two words. And a history like no other. Black hair is more than just strands of keratin. The afros, locs,…
From rejecting muted colors in favor of bold, expressive hues to curating books and art that honored my heritage, each design choice was an act of defiance. By Virginia Cumberbatch From Essence Almost a year ago, I made the big move from my hometown of Austin, Texas, to Brooklyn, New York. Now, I’ve made the East…