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Black students are the fastest growing group of college applicants
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (402+ words) By Alvin BuyinzaWord in Black At a moment when higher education in the United States is under political...and cultural siege, Black or African-American students are continuing to apply to college at rates faster...have relied on race-conscious admissions practices…...
Black Women built the workforce. Why are we locked out of it?
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (367+ words) Discover the challenges faced by Black women in the American workforce and the systemic barriers hindering...
AFRO’s fourth annual Juneteenth Breakfast honors local stalwarts of Black history
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (577+ words) By Andrew Hall and Makayla Walker AFRO Interns AFRO News hosted its annual Juneteenth Breakfast June...honorees, community members and company leadership joined together to advance the message of preserving Black...On why the stewardship of Black history and culture…...
How resilient Black women turn job loss into new ventures
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (587+ words) In the aftermath of mass layoffs in 2025, many Black women are turning uncertainty into opportunity by...According to the Economic Policy Institute, in 2025, the employment rate for Black women decreased by...The employment-to-population ratio for Black women with a bachelor’s…...
Inside Sierra Club's pattern of Black leadership departures
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) departures at Sierra Club and Sierra Club Foundation raise questions about power dynamics and the future of Black...
A White doctor is suing an online Black physician directory – so much for "Do No Harm”
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (602+ words) A Black physician argues that a White doctor's lawsuit against the "Find A Black Doctor"...; directory ignores the longstanding health disparities and mistrust many Black patients experience in...
Introducing Aisha: Ethical AI centered on Black community needs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (19+ words) Onyx Impact launched Aisha, a Black-centered AI chat assistant designed to provide culturally aware information...
The U.S marks 250th anniversary, while Black Americans still face systemic barriers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (93+ words) As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Black community continues to navigate a landscape...
‘Black Diary 1887’ expands to D.C. with GPS walking tours
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) cultural tourism through a Black lens, is officially launching its Washington, D.C. edition....“Too often, Black cultural contributions are overlooked or fragmented....In 2019, Young traveled to Paris and joined a “Black Paris” walking tour....Black Diary 1887 is proud to announce Thomas…...
History in motion: A look at the Black athletes of the 2026 Winter Olympics
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (507+ words) Black athletes shine for Team USA Laila Edwards has already made history by becoming the first Black...Edwards made history in the matchup against Canada on Feb. 9, becoming the first Black woman to score...entered 2026 as the reigning champion in…...