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Graduates in caps and gowns with blue and gold stoles walk towards a historic brick university building during an HBCU commencement ceremony.

It’s Time to Fund HBCUs for Both Today and Tomorrow

by Keith B. ShoatesDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

HBCUs produce 20% of Black college graduates but face a 129-to-1 endowment gap compared to PWIs. Addressing this disparity is crucial for equity.

James Wright, a veteran journalist with a warm smile, wearing a suit and tie, remembered for his impactful career in journalism.

Remembering Washington Informer Writer James Wright: D.C. Area Mourns Loss of Veteran Journalist

by Micha Green and Hamil R. HarrisDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025

A Black Friday Of Resistance As Americans Push Back

by Black Press USANovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mary E. Rodman Recreation Center with community leaders and children celebrating the $1.8M renovation.

Mary E. Rodman Recreation Center Reopens After $1.8M Renovation

by Submitted to the Baltimore TimesNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025

Experts Warn Trump’s Gutting of Education Dept. Will Be Chaos

by Alvin BuyinzaNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Calling a Woman ‘Piggy’: The Real Damage a President Can Do

by Frances Murphy (Toni) DraperNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Here’s Why Math Is Critical to Young Black Students

by Houston DefenderNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025

A Holy Bible resting on a wooden surface, symbolizing the intersection of faith and financial discussions in Black churches.

Black Church Business: Does it Make Dollars and Spiritual Sense?

by Aswad WalkerNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Children eating lunch at a school cafeteria, with segmented trays, milk cartons, and oranges, symbolizing healthy and equitable meals.

What Happens When Every Child Gets to Eat at School?

by Alvin BuyinzaNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

A collage of diverse individuals with the text "We Are the Resistance" against a purple background, symbolizing unity and activism.

We Are the Resistance: Black America and the Fight for the Future

by Word In BlackNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Your Box Braids Could Be a Health Hazard

by Jennifer Porter GoreOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

AI in Schools: Will ChatGPT Help or Hurt Black Students?

by Aaricka WashingtonOctober 31, 2025

Two young girls holding hands, exploring a green outdoor space, symbolizing the importance of early childhood care and education.

Universal Childcare for Two- and Three-Year-Olds Is Investment in Our Future

by Harvey Epstein and Eileen JohnsonOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025

A close-up of prescription pills in a bottle, symbolizing the rising costs of healthcare and the financial burden on families.

Up From $480 to $1,500 a Month: Health Insurance Shock Is Here

by Jennifer Porter GoreOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025

A gallery showcasing Gordon Parks’ black-and-white photographs on Black religious life, with dark blue walls and informational panels.

‘Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival: Gordon Parks and Black Religious Life’ now on view at Howard U.

by ROBERT GERHARDTOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

A group of dancers in traditional Mexican attire performing on stage, accompanied by a mariachi band, during a cultural celebration.

Newark Celebrates Hispanic Community At Annual Heritage Month Event

by NJ URBAN NEWSOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Students at the Summer Arts for Learning Academy engage in creative projects combining math, literacy, and art to enhance learning and prevent summer loss.

Arts for Learning Maryland Launches “Access for All” Grant to Protect Student Arts Education

by Harold Booker JrOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

A smiling Black woman with a patterned headwrap and white embroidered top, standing outdoors with a blurred green background.

Black Women Over 50 Have No F’s Left to Give

by Houston DefenderOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Rev. William J. Barber II speaking passionately at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, advocating for low-wage voters and economic justice.

Rev. Barber: Ignore Poor People at Your Own Risk

by Liz Courquet-LesaulnierOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Practical Ways to Support a Loved One in Recovery

by Andrea BlackstoneSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025

NJ Urban News Receives $120K Grant To Expand Coverage Of Black And Brown Communities

by NJ URBAN NEWSSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025

The Struggle for Fair Housing in the U.S.

by The Newsletter 05September 19, 2025

Is Travel Really a Balm for Racism?

by Nadira JamersonSeptember 19, 2025

The Black-Led Boycott of Target Seems to Be Working, Even in L.A.

by Erin Aubry KaplanSeptember 13, 2025

Opinion: Racism, Rhetoric, and Charlie Kirk: A Reality We Can’t Ignore

by Graylan Scott HaglerSeptember 12, 2025September 12, 2025