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A Beachfront Property Taken From A Black Family A Century Ago May Soon Be Returned
In 1924, a flourishing beach resort for Black people along the Southern California coast was seized by the local city government through eminent… -
Descendants Of Slaves Found Shelter From Ida In A Historic Plantation's Big House
When the Banner family sought shelter from Hurricane Ida that was roaring across the Gulf, they looked for the sturdiest building in the tiny community of… -
Opinion: Remembering The Life And Spirit Of Elijah McClain
Elijah McClain taught himself how to play the violin, and played it to comfort kittens in need of homes. This week a grand jury in Colorado indicted two… -
How Bias Against Muslims Is Changing In America 20 Years After 9/11
Has public perception towards Muslims shifted, as the 20-year marker of 9/11 approaches? -
An All-Black Unit That Fought Germany And Racism In WWI Gets Congressional Gold Medal
They helped their country fight for freedom, although they were denied it at home and served in a segregated Army unit. But the Black men of the 369th… -
'The Very, Very Tip Of A Huge Iceberg': Why Hate Crimes Are Often Undercounted
According to research at the Institute on Race and Justice at Northeastern University, official data on hate crimes is often undercounted and inconsistent. -
Newton Joins (Slowly) Growing Group Of Mass. Governments Bringing On Diversity Experts
Estimates say there are no more than 20 or so distinct DEI positions among Massachusetts’ 341 cities and towns. -
Celebrate 50 Years Of Philadelphia International Records' Iconic 'Phillysound' Soul Music
Move aside, Motown — we're dancing to the beat of the Phillysound. -
Arthur Cooper Was Self-Emancipated And A Leader In Nantucket. Now, The Island is Honoring His Legacy.
Local organizations memorialized his life, in a park off the street on which he lived. -
HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools
Carrington Wigham thought it was a normal Monday. She was wrapping up her junior year at Florida A&M University, a historically Black university in…
