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A lone shopper heads into a Target store on Jan. 11 in Lakewood, Colo. David Zalubowski/AP Target says it has pulled a book from its Black History Month collection after a customer noticed it mislabeled three prominent Civil Rights icons. In a video posted to TikTok, high school U.S. history teacher Issa Tete says she bought the "Civil Rights Magnetic Learning Kit" to share with her students in honor of […]

At the beginning of Black History Month 2024, McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility released a report titled “The State of Black Residents: The Relevance of Place to Racial Equity and Outcomes,” researchers JP Julien, Duwain Pinder, Shelley Stewart III, Dominic Williams, and Nina Yancy offer a sobering examination of the deep racial inequities that persist across communities nationwide. Their comprehensive analysis, spanning economic, social, health, and educational dimensions, reveals […]

Apple TV+ is set to premiere a new special, "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin," on February 16, 2024. This special is an origin story for Franklin Armstrong, one of the most beloved characters from the "Peanuts" comic strip. The plot revolves around Franklin, whose family is often on the move due to his father's military job. Franklin carries a notebook filled with his grandfather's advice on friendship, which he uses […]

Black Futures Month, observed each February, is a time to honor the rich heritage of the Black community while also looking forward to the possibilities and advancements ahead. This celebration is a visionary and forward-looking spin on the traditional Black History Month, encouraging us to reflect on Black individuals' significant contributions throughout history and imagine and work towards a future filled with justice, liberation, and love. Significance and History Established […]

Ayana Parsons and Arian Simone of Fearless Fund The soul of the civil rights movement, historically a quest for equal justice under the law, is experiencing an evolution. Today, that soul beats with the urgency of closing a daunting economic divide that exists between Black and white Americans. As we trace the ripples of systemic racism that sprawl across the economic landscape, the significant wealth disparity between these communities becomes […]

Photo Credit: Erika Hairston and Arnelle Ansong Google has taken a significant step forward in diversifying the tech industry by llevearging Edlyft AI Tutor, an innovative artificial intelligence platform founded by Erika Hairston and Arnelle Ansong. The platform is known for making computer science education more accessible, especially for Black students aspiring to become engineers. This move underscores Google's commitment to fostering inclusivity and broadening the talent pipeline in technology. […]