Black Americans

Moms of Black babies more likely to be flagged to police over alleged pregnancy drug use

July 22, 2026 By Jill Castellano And Shoshana Walter

Child welfare referred Black parents to law enforcement 14,000 times in 7 years, despite no findings of abuse or neglect.

NAACP and unions plan closer cooperation as November election looms

July 21, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg

The civil rights and labor movements have both put working more closely together on their agendas.

Rabb: General strike not new, enslaved people led one during Civil War

July 21, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg

State Rep. Chris Rabb from Philly describes one across the South in those days

Maryland governor signs anti-desecration law, earning praise from Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition

July 9, 2026 By Damion Dixon

For decades, officials have covered up the atrocities that occurred on River Road in Bethesda.

Miscarriage of justice? Advocates condemn Karmelo Anthony’s 35-year sentence

June 24, 2026 By Chauncey K. Robinson

Local NAACP: “Justice is not measured solely by a verdict. It is measured by the public’s confidence that the process was fair, impartial, and worthy of trust.”