From the GI Bill to reparations: The next Congress must right a history of injustice
The G.I. Bill, which provided life-changing education and housing benefits to millions of World War II veterans, excluded ...
The Kamala Harris ‘Opportunity Agenda for Black Men’ Might Be Good Politics, But History Reveals It Has Flaws
A century of liberal proposals have failed to curb racialized poverty, because they've been focused on the wrong thing.
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New Haven rejected plans for the nation’s first Black college almost 200 years ago. Today, the city is weighing an apology
New Haven city officials are considering issuing an apology for rejecting what would have been the nation’s first Black ...
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Exhibit delves into the history of the Rosenwald Schools of Texas
Photos and artifacts are on display at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, chronicling the story of the collaborative ...
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Western introduces new Black studies major
Western’s Senate recently approved the introduction of a major in Black studies to the department of gender, sexuality, and ...
How did Michael Vaughn become first Black student in BA history? Start with a tragedy
How did Michael Vaughn become first Black student in Brentwood Academy history? Start with a tragedy and coach named Carlton Flatt.
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Why the Black Panther Party’s Vision for Education Still Matters
Join a community that has been informed and inspired for over 60 years. The Sacramento Observer is more than a newspaper; it's a cornerstone of the community. Your support fuels our ability to deliver ...
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A Cloned Ferret Has Given Birth for the First Time in History, Marking a Win for Her Endangered Species
In a victory for conservation, a cloned endangered animal has birthed healthy offspring for the first time in the United ...
Federal investigation launched after racist text messages sent to Black people
A federal investigation is underway after racist text messages were sent to Black people in several states this week, ...
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The Legendary Weavers of Black Mountain College
In an era that’s embracing handweaving with renewed vigor, the book Weaving at Black Mountain College: Anni Albers, Trude Guermonprez, and Their Students (2023), which accompanied a recent exhibition ...
Kamala Harris: Breaking barriers as America’s first female vice president
Everybody knows Kamala Harris. She’s the current Democratic candidate for president, the first Black and South Asian vice ...
World’s first cloned black-footed ferret gives birth in Virginia
The birth of the two kits signifies ‘a major milestone’ in preserving endangered species, say conservationists ...