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January 31, 2023
A California reparations task panel met over the weekend to finalize preparations for its pending recommendations deadline.
Starr Andrews
January 30, 2023
Starr Andrews is the first Black woman since Debi Thomas to take home a medal at the U.S. figure skating…
American Society of Human Genetics
January 27, 2023
The American Society of Human Genetics apologized for its leaders' role in the controversial eugenics movement that justified racism.
Union Pacific borders Settegast neighborhood Houston
January 27, 2023
Statistics indicate that residents of Houston's Settegast neighborhood die 20 years sooner than residents in other parts of Harris County.
Bessie Coleman Barbie theGrio.com
January 26, 2023
The doll was released ahead of Black History month and in celebration of the groundbreaking aviator’s birthday.
RaShall Brackney
January 25, 2023
A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination filed by RaShall Brackney, the first Black female police chief in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Professor Marvin Dunn, PhD Florida
January 23, 2023
Marvin Dunn has been leading Floridians on a "Teach the Truth" tour since Gov. DeSantis began his mission to devalue…
January 14, 2023
Annual tributes and commemorations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began nationwide Friday.
Albert Kligman Holmesburg Prison experiments
January 13, 2023
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is apologizing for honoring Albert Kligman with the Distinguished Achievement Award in 2003.
January 12, 2023
The Alabama Black Belt has been designated as a National Heritage Area, qualifying it to receive up to $1 million…
Anthony Brown
January 6, 2023
As Maryland's first Black AG, Anthony Brown plans to pursue greater authority to investigate police misconduct and civil rights violations.
January 4, 2023
Bates, Arkansas State Press co-founder, was a mentor to the students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957.
January 4, 2023
The Bruce family acquired the deed to Bruce's Beach last year, 98 years after eminent domain was used to seize…
January 3, 2023
The calendars always mark "significant" days that mostly honor and recognize non-Black people, so here is a list of significant…
Michelle Woodfork NOPD
December 21, 2022
Michelle Woodfork has been named the interim chief of NOPD, becoming the first Black woman to lead the department.
December 20, 2022
IAAM officials plan to review opening plans due to issues with the humidity and their building's temperature controls.
Central Park Five
December 14, 2022
A Central Park Conservancy planning official says a park entrance will have "Gate of the Exonerated" carved into a wall.
December 10, 2022
LSU is recognizing four trailblazing Black alumni whose contributions to breaking barriers has left a lasting impact on the school.
December 6, 2022
Bass requested that the vice president administer her oath of office, and a Harris staffer said she was "honored to…
Jorge Elorza, Providence, Rhode Island reparations
December 1, 2022
The City of Providence, Rhode Island is receiving some push back after launching what's said to be a $10 million…