Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history…
Communities honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day amid adverse political climate
As communities across the country on Monday host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation…
How Trump is leaning into ‘law and order’ in his second term
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was telling a Rose Garden audience about his efforts to quell violence…
Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans handed President Donald Trump a political victory Friday, giving final legislative…
Voting-rights advocates sue to overturn Texas election map they say is racially biased
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Voting-rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn a redistricting map drawn by Texas Republicans meant…
Newsom, other Democrats are lining up for 2028 presidential race
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half…
Trump is silent about Juneteenth holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even…
School desegregation: Trump officials vow to end Civil Rights-era orders
FERRIDAY, La. (AP) — Even at a glance, the differences are obvious. The walls of Ferriday High School…
Trump names Todd Blanche acting librarian of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented Donald Trump during his 2024 criminal trial, has…
Black female WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional medal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as…
Historians rip Trump attacks on the ‘Black Smithsonian’
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s order accusing the Smithsonian Institution of not reflecting American history notes correctly…
Education Department focused on Trump’s politics, less on special ed, racial discrimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is known best for enforcing the right to…