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Trump Ignores Court Rulings. How the Little Rock Nine Proved That’s a Big Problem 70 Years Ago.

History always repeats itself, but what happens if you never learn your lesson the first time? As President Donald Trump continues his deportation mandate, many are concerned his disregard for court orders will have grave consequences. Read more…

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Rules of the Feb. 28 Economic Blackout Every Black Person Should Know

The price of eggs is at a historic high; inflation continues to ravage the country. All while thousands of federal employees have been suspended and thousands more immigrants have been deported. If you’re like many Americans across the country who feel helpless in the midst of what seems like a national crisis, then… Read more…

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Aside From Kendrick Lamar, Other Celebs Who Used Their Platform To Inspire Action and Change

In light of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance and the subsequent online chatter about the symbolism and hidden political messages riddled throughout, it made us ponder what role artist’s play in amplifying causes and pertinent messages to the masses. Read more…

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Kendrick Lamar and Other Black Celebs Who Toe the Line of Being Entertainers and Activists

In light of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance and the subsequent online chatter about the symbolism and hidden messages riddled throughout, it made us ponder what role artist’s play in amplifying causes and pertinent messages to the masses. Read more…

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13 Myths And Truths About The Civil Rights Movement

In this digital age of disinformation, it’s easy for simple facts about the Civil Rights Movement to get misconstrued. During this era, which rose to prominence in the 1950s, Black folks worked diligently—and even lost their lives along the way—to level the racist playing field and achieve equal rights. As we… Read more…

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If You’re Skipping Trump’s Swearing-in Ceremony, Here Are 5 Films To Watch While Celebrating MLK Day

For many African Americans, the fact that Trump’s Jan. 20 presidential inauguration falls on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day feels like a mean joke. Why? Because for many of us, Trump, for all intents and purposes, will always be the wholly antithesis of King: Whether it was refusing to rent apartments to Black… Read

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TX State Rep Says Asians Are Reaping the Benefits of The Black Struggle. Does He Have a Point?

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content. In a recent interview with Texas State Representative Gene Wu, the politician talked about the strained relationship between

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Jimmy Carter’s Strange and Complicated Legacy With Black America

At the ripe age of 100, Jimmy Carter, a former peanut farmer, was the 39th president of the United States and the longest living American president. He died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son James E. Carter III per The Washington Post. Beloved and misunderstood, Carter especially had a… Read

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Moments Black Folks Proved We’re the Most Resilient People in History

There’s so many great things about being Black, but one of the most powerful is our resilience. In times of trouble and defeat, Black folks always manage to hold our heads high and come back stronger than ever. Read more…

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15 Reasons VP Harris Is Spending Election Night at Howard University AKA ‘The Mecca’

With all the outrageous debates on if Vice President Kamala Harris is Black enough, one thing has to be said: She loves her HBCU! Howard University (HU) is one of the nation’s oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), and as a proud Howard graduate herself, Harris never fails to support HU. Read more…

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