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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 […]

Brittni Robertson Powell, with the New Orleans-based bookstore Baldwin & Co. looks through her choice for Black History Month: I Am Ruby Bridges. Aubri Juhasz /Aubri Juhasz Each February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have shaped the nation. If you're struggling with the best way to educate children about Black history, this month or year-round, experts often suggest turning to literature to assist. Books […]

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. […]

Timberland has unveiled the Black Pioneer Collection in honor of Black History Month and the indelible legacy of Black pioneers in nature. This range is not only a tribute to the history and influence of Black outdoor explorers but also a tangible support to the mission of the Oklahoma Cowboys Foundation. The collection arrives as a symbol of empowerment and continuous inspiration, celebrating the connection between ancestry and the great […]

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released new universal blood lead testing recommendations for Wisconsin children. Universal testing means that children ages 1 and 2 in Wisconsin should receive two blood lead tests by age 2. And children between the ages of 3 to 5, should be tested regardless of previous test status. Getting a blood lead test is done by taking a small amount of blood by using […]

Crownsville patients work in the hospital's fields in the 1910s. Maryland State Archives/Hatchette From the outside, the Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland, which opened in Crownsville, Md., in 1911, looked like a farm, with patients harvesting tobacco, constructing gardens and working with cattle. But Peabody award-winning NBC journalist Antonia Hylton says the hospital's interior told a different story. Inside, Crownsville Hospital, as it became known, had cold, concrete […]