6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (197+ words) The Upperman family says it will stop awarding new scholarships after refusing to change language tied to African American students. The Upperman family helped establish UNCW’s Upperman African American Cultural Center in the 1990s and has built a scholarship endowment now…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1191+ words) From the legacy of slavery to today's battles over voting rights, education, and reparations, Black leaders say America's work is far from complete. As the United States marks 250 years, for Black Americans, grappling with the nation’s history comes with a…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (416+ words) Sales are growing at Target, and the Black high-profile celebrity collaborations and promotions keep coming. More than a year after the Target boycott first kicked off, the retailer’s sales are up. According to the big box chain’s latest earnings report…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (212+ words) Researchers say the proposal could create uncertainty around studies examining how race, income and access to care affect health outcomes. A proposed federal grant rule is raising concerns among scientists. NIH health disparities research seeks to understand why certain groups…...

4+ week, 21+ hour ago  (271+ words) Abraham Flexner wasn't a doctor, but the educator's study about the the advancements of medical schools across the country created swift change. Most of it impacted Black medical colleges. In the United States, there are only four historically Black medical…...

1+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (245+ words) The Laverne Cox DEI income loss revelation came in a new interview promoting her memoir, where she also warned that trans people face existential risk under the current administration. Laverne Cox says the Trump administration’s war on diversity, equity, and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (746+ words) "If the President wants to improve the Black jobless rate, he needs to stop firing federal workers," Gbenga Ajilore, chief economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, told theGrio After President Donald Trump recently told theGrio his policies…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (611+ words) "We're doing very well with the Black jobs, African-American jobs," the president told theGrio inside the Oval Office a day before Friday's monthly jobs report is released. While announcing his administration’s $700 million investment in producing more coal energy in the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (693+ words) A new poll conducted by The Highland Project finds that 9 in 10 Black women living in the South say the country is heading in the wrong direction. However, many remain motivated to vote and fight for a better future. A new…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (571+ words) "Even Stevie Wonder could see the racism that they're perpetuating," said Ed Anderson, an Air Force veteran and organizer for Common Defense, told theGrio. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is continuing to block Black and other minority military officers from promotions…...