Arts Jun 26 Black Opera Project celebrates resilience and richness of the Black American experience By Anne Azzi Davenport, Nadya Ellerhorst
Arts Jun 19 Watch 4:56 Derrick Adams celebrates the joy of the Black American experience through art As the rainbow array outside Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art suggests, artist Derrick Adams is accentuating the positive. He celebrates contemporary Black life and culture, depicting leisure, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston recently sat… By Jared Bowen, GBH
Nation Sep 07 Watch 6:21 'The Black Family Who Built America' chronicles the McKissacks' design legacy For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Health Mar 20 Ovarian cancer blood test misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment. It’s the latest example of medical tests contributing to health care disparities. By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Nation Dec 20 A quick guide to Kwanzaa The holiday, which serves as a nationwide communal event reinforcing self-determination and unity in the face of oppression, spans seven days from the day after Christmas through New Year’s Day. By Graham Lee Brewer, Associated Press
Oct 03 How Black leaders in New York are grappling with the bribery charges against Eric Adams By Aaron Morrison, Matt Brown, Associated Press Some Black leaders now fear that Adams' indictment may tarnish the broader political representation that was achieved. Continue reading
Sep 29 Often overlooked, Black women bear the brunt of violent crime. Many see Harris as an ally By Candice Norwood, The 19th At a crime survivors march, attendees had complicated feelings over how to balance justice for crime victims with prevention efforts — much like Harris. Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: Biden hosts White House event celebrating Black excellence By Associated Press After highlighting the number of Black jobs created during his administration, Biden told the cheering crowd "the next Black job to be filled is as President of United States of America."… Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 6:58 The future of debt relief for Black farmers after decades of discrimination By John Yang, Kaisha Young According to federal data, there were about 925,000 Black farmers in 1920 in the United States. A century later, that number has declined to only about 42,000. John Boyd Jr., founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association, joins… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 6:49 Trump is gaining ground with some Black men. Here's how Harris can change their minds By Laura Barrón-López, Mike Fritz, Sam Weber Kamala Harris has reset the presidential race, but questions remain about whether one crucial Democratic voting bloc will turn out in similar numbers to previous years. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke with several Black men about what Harris needs… Continue watching