Iowa City’s 1st Black Future Fest brings Afrofuturism to center stage
Updated Jan. 13, 2026, 8:52 a.m. CT For many, Afrofuturism is present in everyday life, via music from Beyoncé and Earth, Wind and Fire, watching…
Kentucky Corrections Officer Makes Racial Remarks During Livestreamed Dating Show
A disturbing piece of news has drawn widespread attention after a Kentucky corrections officer hurled racist insults at people of color. The comments were recorded…
Louisiana State Police uses force disproportionately against Black people, analysis finds
News From The States. Rising trend. Rising Trends : Federal Fallout … Louisiana State Police uses force disproportionately against Black people, … Source link
Altadena’s Rebuild Is Moving Forward Without Many Black Families
Photos by Grace Mahoney This story was published in partnership with High Country News. Altadena used to disappear under the trees. Adonis Jones’ neighborhood was…
A year after the Eaton Fire, permit delays keep Black families from returning
This story was published in partnership with Capital B. Altadena used to disappear under the trees. Adonis Jones’ neighborhood was once defined by thick oaks…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
By Bo Tefu, California Black Media Proposed California Initiative Would Force State Action if President Exceeds Two-Term Limit California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber,…
Black Conservatives Reflect on the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
12 Jan 2026 Black Conservatives Reflect on the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ambassadors…
Inside Ibrahim Traore’s 5 Mega Projects — Why Burkina Faso Is Defying Expectations
Inside Ibrahim Traore’s 5 Mega Projects — Why Burkina Faso Is Defying Expectations In this in-depth analysis, we go inside Ibrahim Traore’s 5 mega projects…
Examining Black histories: Rosa Duffy’s art exhibition
The Soloist 2, Wood lathe, pool balls, xerox prints, metal connections, nails. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice Inside a refurbished former motel off Old Hapeville…
Class traces how Black communities make meaning through faith and food
Food was inseparable from religious life at the Black Baptist church Derek Hicks attended as a child in Los Angeles. Each Sunday, “there was somebody’s…
