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Published: September 8, 2026 20:04

The Smithsonian Institution’s first Black secretary is stepping down after more than a year of escalating attacks from the White House over how the institution presents U.S. history. https://bit.ly/4r11081…

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Published: September 8, 2026 17:51

Across the country, young Black men are disappearing from higher education as enrollment continues to decline. HBCUs are experimenting with solutions to ensure Black male students succeed. https://bit.ly/3UHdi9N…

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Published: September 2, 2026 16:50

Rapper Lil Nas X revealed this summer that he has bipolar disorder, saying that being “Black, gay, and bipolar” feels as if you’re living life on “extreme hard mode.” Advocates say that such openness can chip away at stigma and encourage the most…

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Published: September 1, 2026 21:26

On Monday, a 20-year-old Wright State University student died after he entered traffic on Interstate 70. His death comes after his legal status in the U.S. was ended by a recent Supreme Court ruling. https://bit.ly/4h3Q6em…

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Published: August 31, 2026 16:03

In Clarksdale, Mississippi, residents and city officials are divided over the potential economic boost and environmental strain of a data center. At the center of the debate, one question lingers: What’s the right development for a dying town?…

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Published: August 29, 2026 13:00

August 29 marks 21 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana. Robert Green has called the Lower Ninth Ward home since 1967. After surviving toxic floodwaters and years in a FEMA trailer, he has no regrets about staying.…

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Published: August 28, 2026 21:29

Thousands gathered for the March on Washington on Friday to “Defend the Vote.” The reboot of the 1963 March on Washington was meant to offer a jolt of optimism at a time of deep uncertainty. https://bit.ly/4i0R8ZQ…

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Published: August 27, 2026 20:10

Meta is building America's largest data center in northeast Louisiana, but the public won't know how many jobs it will create or its electricity use. This decision has raised concerns among residents of two neighboring towns with a majority Black…

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Published: August 26, 2026 18:44

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its plan to restrict mail voting, at least for now. With the midterm elections less than three months away, this effort could have major ramifications for Black voters.…

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Published: August 26, 2026 17:07

The “Queen of Country” Dolly Parton has died in Nashville, Tennessee, her family announced on Tuesday. The music icon was 80. The country legend’s reach was vast, making an impact on everyone from Whitney Houston to Lil Nas X. https://bit.ly/3UiDXtq…