Universities, libraries and grassroots organizations are digitizing archives and documenting online movements to highlight Black history.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
2nd teen charged in investigation that led to police killing of Amir Locke in Minneapolis
A 16-year-old was charged in connection to the homicide investigation that led to Amir Locke’s death in Minneapolis.
Multiple crashes involving 100 vehicles shut down 30-mile stretch of I-39 in Illinois
Police urged drivers to stay off the roads after more than 100 vehicles were involved in multiple crashes amid heavy snow and wind.
Family of ‘heartbroken’ teen sues Instagram, Florida school after wrongful arrest over fake threats
Nia Whims, 13, spent Thanksgiving behind bars last year after a classmate in Florida impersonated her on Instagram and sent threatening messages.
This is America: We need to talk about colorism
Experts say colorism and racism are closely connected, but colorism is more nuanced. And it’s important to acknowledge the difference between them.
‘Strong Black woman’ myth is hurting the mental health of African American women, author says
Author Marita Golden talks about her new book, the consequences of the Strong Black Woman syndrome and how Black woman can prioritize self-care.
In trial of officers in George Floyd’s death, was it their duty to intervene?
Former officers Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao didn’t stop Derek Chauvin. Experts say training and police culture are to blame.
‘Didn’t even give him a chance’: Minneapolis police ‘executed’ Amir Locke during no-knock raid, family says
Minneapolis police footage has reignited criticism over the use of no-knock warrants after it showed officers fatally shooting Amir Locke.
Beloved campus officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting were a ‘dynamic duo’
Officers J.J. Jefferson and John Painter were good friends, Bridgewater’s president said. Painter was Jefferson’s best man in his wedding this year.
‘We want 100% justice’: Judge rejects plea deal with man who killed Ahmaud Arbery
A federal judge rejected a plea agreement Monday that would have averted a hate crimes trial for one of the men convicted in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.