Black Americans
Survey: 22% of Americans Have Experienced a Hate Crime
Although Americans of all races report experiencing hate crimes, Black and multiracial people experienced the most and white respondents the least, according to a new report.
Connecticut Using Canvassing, ‘Virtual House Parties’ to Coax Black and Latino Residents to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine
The $2.9 million initiative funded by the federal government will focus on knocking on doors through Labor Day to boost vaccination rates among these groups.
Survey: White Parents Less Optimistic Than Others About Outlook for Kids in U.S.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation poll also found that relatively few parents of any race or ethnicity believe all kids have equal opportunities to succeed and thrive as adults.
Black Women are Still Underrepresented in America’s Statehouses, New Report Shows
Georgia has the most Black women in its legislature, at 39, but in many states representation still lags.
How the Pandemic Economy Could Wipe Out a Generation of Black-Owned Businesses
Danette Wilder spent years building up her company. Now it has to survive an existential threat to Black entrepreneurs.
A State Becomes the First to Suspend Facial Recognition Technology in Schools
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there are “serious and legitimate privacy concerns” with the technology—but only prohibited its use until 2022.
Four Essential Keys to Being a Strong Ally for Racial Justice
COMMENTARY | Everyone can do something to support racial justice. Here’s how to start.
Mississippi Abolishes Jim Crow-Era State Voting System
The relic from the state’s 1890 constitution, one of several provisions designed to dilute the power of Black voters, was abolished through a ballot initiative that won by a blowout margin.
Maryland Receives $300,000 Grant to Investigate Lynchings
The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission received a $300,000 federal grant for their work that will “research and address the legacy of unsolved lynchings” in the state.
Push to Remove Racist Names Draws Support—And Backlash
"We need to have this conversation."
Tulsa Unearths Mass Grave in Search for Race Massacre Victims
This week is the second time this year the city has dug for lost victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the first time they’ve found something.
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