
Statement from the Family CHICAGO, IL With profound sadness, the family of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., an iconic figure...

A growing share of Americans are reaching age 40 without ever marrying, with the trend especially pronounced among African Americans. New Pew Research data highlights shifting...

As Roanoke considers an apology and a proposed reparations fund for the destruction of Black neighborhoods like Gainsboro, critics warn that words without financial redress risk...

Virginia will inaugurate a historic Democratic leadership team as Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones take office, marking milestone firsts for women, Muslims, and African...

Thomas H. Watkins, founder of the New York Daily Challenge and a pioneering Black publisher, built a powerful and lasting Black press infrastructure that advanced journalism,...

Baltimore City has announced a multi-agency partnership aimed at preventing homelessness among vulnerable families and youth, using housing vouchers, renovated units, and supportive services to address...

The arrest and court appearance of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sparked protests across the U.S. and abroad, exposing deep global divisions over U.S. military action,...

The U.S. Postal Service will release two new Black Heritage Forever® stamps in January 2026, honoring boxing legend and global activist Muhammad Ali and literary pioneer...

A Virginia high school student in 1951, Barbara Johns led a courageous walkout that challenged segregation and helped shape the Brown v. Board of Education fight...

Utility rates are rising across the country, and Virginia residents are not immune. New data show millions of Americans facing higher electric and natural gas bills...