Nation Sep 07 ‘The Black Family Who Built America’ chronicles the McKissacks’ design legacy 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
Politics Oct 03 How Black leaders in New York are grappling with the bribery charges against Eric Adams Some Black leaders now fear that Adams' indictment may tarnish the broader political representation that was achieved. By Aaron Morrison, Matt Brown, Associated Press
Politics Sep 29 Often overlooked, Black women bear the brunt of violent crime. Many see Harris as an ally At a crime survivors march, attendees had complicated feelings over how to balance justice for crime victims with prevention efforts — much like Harris. By Candice Norwood, The 19th
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
Aug 04 Watch 7:01 The hidden history of Black sailors unjustly punished after the Port Chicago explosion By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Eighty years ago, 320 people died in a massive explosion at a Navy munitions depot in Port Chicago, California. About two-thirds of those killed were Black sailors who loaded bombs and ammunition onto ships, and when 50 survivors refused to… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 6:31 As Trump questions Harris’ identity, a look at the history of race in American politics By Laura Barrón-López, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery Earlier this week, while speaking at a gathering of Black journalists, former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Peniel Joseph, founding director of UT Austin’s Center for the Study of Race and… Continue watching