U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges following a 2025 incident at an ICE facility. Lawyers argued her immunity in the 3rd Circuit.

The Senate voted 77-22 to debate the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, which proposes caps on athlete revenue sharing and transfer limits.

Black Houstonians and activists call for federal investigations into suspected modern-day lynchings following recent hanging deaths.

Houston's Black Millennials and Gen Z report growing cultural divides due to the fragmentation of shared media experiences.

National Black Church Initiative weighs in on AI data center expansion, seeking enforceable community benefit agreements.

Houston officials explain how Black businesses can access lucrative government contracts despite recent legal rulings ...

Homeowners in Black neighborhoods pay up to 74% more for insurance in Michigan, a nationwide trend cited in a new CFA report.

The DOE eliminated disparate impact liability for Title VI, meaning OCR now investigates only intentional discrimination in schools.

This article explores societal contradictions in America, comparing modern systemic issues like racism and inequality to the ...

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James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign hired political operatives and partnered with Black-owned firms to invest $25 million in Black voter outreach.

A new report finds Black students remain excluded from high-quality math, impacting STEM careers and academic success.