‘You’re next’: The Black and Latino New Yorkers feeling burned by Mamdani’s primary sweep
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‘You’re next’: The Black and Latino New Yorkers feeling burned by Mamdani’s primary sweep

Tuesday’s democratic socialist victories led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani further energized a movement of young Democrats hungry for change. But they also unnerved some Black…

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Black Wall Street 314 festival to uplift community, economy | FOX 2

The 11th annual Black Wall Street 314 festival is set to take place in St. Louis on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This event focuses on…

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Community leaders sound alarm over environmental justice as data centers boom across NC • NC Newsline
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Community leaders sound alarm over environmental justice as data centers boom across NC • NC Newsline

Environmental justice advocates spoke out about the harmful effects of data centers at the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday.  Community leaders joined Rep. Maria…

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Court upholds map targeting Mississippi Black voters, in latest sign of Callais’ impact
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Court upholds map targeting Mississippi Black voters, in latest sign of Callais’ impact

A federal judge Wednesday upheld DeSoto County, Mississippi’s local election map, which Black voters argued was drawn to suppress their political power.  The ruling is…

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Federal judge rules that DeSoto Co.’s new district lines do not dilute Black voting power
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Federal judge rules that DeSoto Co.’s new district lines do not dilute Black voting power

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) – A decision has been reached in an ongoing legal battle alleging that DeSoto County’s redrawn district lines fuel racial gerrymandering….

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Juneteenth Celebration Highlights Black Culture, Community in Bayonne – TAPinto
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Juneteenth Celebration Highlights Black Culture, Community in Bayonne – TAPinto

… Black community. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 and … Get BAYONNE local news you can trust in your inbox for FREE. +…

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Friends Of MLK Celebrate Completion of MLK Park Mural Project
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Friends Of MLK Celebrate Completion of MLK Park Mural Project

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Several community organizations unveiled a new mural highlighting Black history in Davenport Wednesday. The mural captures moments of time in Davenport,…

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Pride Month and the Black Community
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Pride Month and the Black Community

Last weekend, DC celebrated Pride Month with an enthusiastic parade and other events that highlighted the history, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities. African Americans…

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Park dedicated to honor legacy of Black business owners | Local News
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Park dedicated to honor legacy of Black business owners | Local News

The city of Goldsboro dedicated the James and Pine Black Business District Memorial Parklet on Saturday. The parklet, at 401 S. James St., is dedicated…

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An Artist Creates Moments for Play, and Solidarity
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An Artist Creates Moments for Play, and Solidarity

Over two days at the Queens Museum in October 2025, the British Afro-Caribbean artist Sonia Boyce recorded many of the different activities taking place within…

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