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Jerrian Reedy, left, a student at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, assists Dorothy Gray, a student at Northside High School in the Mississippi Delta, as she practices intubation in a simulation lab. Gray, who is interested in pursuing a career in the mental health care field, attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine’s annual African American Visit Day in April. Lauren Sausser for KFF Health News JACKSON, […]

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. waves to supporters on August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington, where King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.AFP via Getty Images In the summer of 1963, an estimated quarter of a million people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington. It was where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic 'I have a dream' speech. And […]

The BET Awards, held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, featured musical performances, tributes, and recognition of outstanding achievements in Black entertainment. The event, known for celebrating African-American culture, typically focuses on artistic accomplishments rather than political issues. However, this year's host, acclaimed actress Taraji P. Henson, used her position to raise awareness about a policy initiative that she believes could have significant consequences for the African-American community. During a break […]

A Tractor Supply Company store pictured in Pittsburgh in 2023. The chain announced a series of changes, including eliminating its DEI roles, in response to conservative backlash.Gene J. Puskar/AP Tractor Supply Company, which bills itself as the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., will eliminate its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles, withdraw its carbon emissions goals and stop sponsoring Pride events in response to criticism from conservative activists. […]

In a controversial move, CNN has barred Black-owned outlets from the press pool for the first 2024 Presidential Debate. This decision has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with critics decrying it as a potential form of voter suppression and a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal representation in American media. As the nation gears up for what promises to be a pivotal election, the exclusion of Black voices […]