By Charles Zackary King | Inspired by reporting from Julia Gomez & Greta Cross, USA TODAY For decades, Chagas disease, also known as “kissing bug” disease, was considered a threat…
The U.S. tech industry has a diversity problem. Despite being the engine of global innovation, it remains staggeringly homogeneous. Black professionals make up just 7–9% of the workforce, and less…
In a time when education systems are being reimagined to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation, equity, and empowerment:…
Bayard Rustin was a man whose brilliance shaped the Civil Rights Movement from behind the scenes. Though history often whispers his name, his impact roars through every march, every speech,…
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered a speech that would echo across generations. His “I Have a…
On August 28th, America in Black and White will air its landmark 100th episode of Season 3, Episode 100 with none other than Dr. David Banks as its featured guest.…
In the ever-evolving narrative of Black celebrity, few stories have been as polarizing and as quietly redemptive as that of Jussie Smollett. Once celebrated for his role as Jamal Lyon…
In the tapestry of Black excellence, some threads shimmer quietly, woven not with fanfare, but with steadfast resilience and visionary leadership. Norris Bumstead Herndon, the second president of Atlanta Life…
In a disturbing development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health warning about radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp sold under Walmart’s Great Value brand. The…
In the quiet hills of Georgia’s Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area stands Lyon Farm—a place where pain and perseverance are etched into the soil. What began as a site of…
