African American
Despite voter suppression, Black voters were central to midterm election victories
November 6, 2026In many ways, the “blue wave” was really a “Black tsunami,” with Black voters and organizers at the center of many of the historic wins.
Read more
‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ film review: A must-see on Black history, arts, and politics
October 20, 2026This 100-minute historical chronicle of Black intellectuals and artistes is a must-see for those interested in history and culture, as well as those fascinated by the arts.
Read more
Motown music: Union-made in the U.S.A.
August 13, 2026Along with the auto industry, these songs put Detroit on the world map.
Read more
NAACP and unions plan closer cooperation as November election looms
July 21, 2026The civil rights and labor movements have both put working more closely together on their agendas.
Read more
What one man’s 45-year-old case tells us about the ‘Jim Crow Juries’ haunting Louisiana
September 12, 2025Today, a split verdict would mean a mistrial. But in the 1980s Louisiana, 19-year-old Lloyd Gray, a Black man, was sentenced to prison for life, despite two Black jurors voting not guilty.
Read more