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The Use of Force Has Become a ‘Default Tool’ for ICE officers, a New Report Finds
July 16, 2026By Meg Anderson, WAMU A new report from the ACLU finds that the use or threat of force has become a routine part of many ICE enforcement operations, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and the treatment of immigrant...
Emmett Till Family Retraces His Train Ride on 70th Anniversary of His Death
August 28, 2025Russell Contreras, Axios 70 years later, the family of Emmett Till has re-created his 1955 train ride from Chicago to Mississippi, honoring his memory and the movement for justice his life inspired. (Read...
STATEMENT BY DR. GAIL C. CHRISTOPHER, NCHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: AMERICA 5 YEARS AFTER GEORGE FLOYD’S MURDER
June 4, 2025Five years ago, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis, George Floyd died after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck. Floyd was face down on the concrete, insisting he...
Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance
April 1, 2025By Timothy Noah, The New Republic Timothy Noah's "Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance" highlights the power of ordinary citizens in defending democracy. Key takeaways: Collective Action: While individual efforts...
Racial Healing and Relationship Building Live Expert Session with Terry Cross
November 25, 2024Cohort 3 Live Expert October 10.9.24: Understanding the Relational Worldview as a Decolonization Strategy Colonization has had a devastating impact on Indigenous peoples. This presentation examines how racial healing is facilitated by using...
One Year After Affirmative Action: College Diversity Reduced, HBCU Enrollment Boosted
November 25, 2024By Nakia Cooper, Ethnic Media Studies One year after the affirmative action ruling, the college landscape is evolving. While diversity has faced challenges, HBCUs see a surge in enrollment! (Read...
Climate Justice Black Leaders Championing Environmental Equity in Detroit
September 3, 2024By Ebony JJ Curry, Michigan Chronicle Black leaders of Detroit are tackling environmental inequities and setting new standards for environmental justice. (Read...
Research shows children and adolescents may be motivated to rectify gender and ethnicity biases in the classroom
July 29, 2024By: Science Mag Exciting new research reveals that even young children are aware of social inequalities and willing to address them. A study on recognition and rectification of biases in school settings sheds light on the developing awareness of...
The Court Ruling to Halt The Fearless Fund Fails Black Women
June 25, 2024By Aisha Nyandoro, TIME Programs like the Fearless Fund are essential in addressing systemic inequities and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all individuals. We must defend these initiatives and fight against attacks on efforts to right...
The Urgent Case For Supporting Marginalized Groups In Today’s Society
June 14, 2024By Sughnen Yongo, Forbes The decline in DEI initiatives in the workforce is concerning, especially with ongoing gaps that need addressing. Economic factors and policies have led to fatigue around DEI, impacting marginalized groups. Despite...