While coffee giant Starbucks rolls out its pumpkin spice latte, a perennial fall favorite for coffee drinkers, some African American owners of coffeehouses and blends are...
When the vaccines to combat the coronavirus became available in mid-December, Ron Brown was skeptical. “My initial thought was, ‘I hope it’s not being rolled out...
When Anthony E. Munroe heard the news, he cried. The president of Borough of Manhattan Community College was stunned to learn that an unassuming email his...
As health officials sound more urgent warnings about the Delta variant, communities around the reluctant to get the shot. “Because of where I work, bringing home...
The next time an 18-wheeler passes you on the interstate take a close look at the driver. More and more women are driving big rigs, and...
The judge in the George Floyd case sentenced the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering Floyd by pressing his knee on Floyd’s neck for more...
Congress has passed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, the culmination of a years-long effort to formally recognize the longstanding tradition marking the end of...
America’s slow march toward equity is the topic of many conversations these days whether during a company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusive (DEI) effort or on more...
President Joe Biden’s first overseas trip is dominating headlines today, but the initiatives he announced last week to aid African American families and businesses are still...
After the 100-year commemoration of the Tulsa Massacre, more Americans are asking questions. Many wonder why they had never heard about the horrifying days of violence...