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A symbolic image of the U.S. Department of Education building being dismantled, with cranes and state flags in the background.

The Narrative Matters

Trump’s Push to Dismantle the Department of Education: What It Means

by David BeckfordNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025

The Trump administration’s move to abolish the Department of Education aims to decentralize education, but critics warn of risks to funding and equity.

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

Percy Green speaking into a megaphone during a civil rights protest, surrounded by demonstrators holding signs advocating for equality.

DISC Plus: Percy Green: The Activist Who Scaled the Gateway Arch

by Artemis IngramOctober 11, 2025October 11, 2025

The Narrative Matters

15 Moments When Black Traditions Changed America

by David BeckfordSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

DC Black Church Initiative Calls for DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton to Step Down

by David BeckfordSeptember 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Justice vs. ‘Just Us’: Should Black People Care About ICE?

by Liz Courquet-LesaulnierAugust 22, 2025

Event

The Black Agenda: Billionaire Mindset Weekend Empowering Wealth, Leadership & Resilience

by The Newsletter 05August 14, 2025August 13, 2025

NEWS

Secretary Rollins Terminates Biden’s Racial and Gender Discrimination in USDA Programs

by USDA News ReleaseJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Articulated Insight

DC Emancipation: A Key Moment in the Fight for Civil Rights

by David BeckfordJuly 6, 2025July 6, 2025

Know Your Rights: DeWitt M. Lacy Responds to LA Raids and Crackdown with Urgent Legal Support for Vulnerable Communities

by EIN PresswireJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

HURRICANE-The Storm Unleashed: Rubin “Hurricane” Carter: A Tumultuous Life of Triumph, Controversy, and Justice

by David BeckfordMay 8, 2025

STAGEPLAY Justice On Trial to Stream On UIN Pay-Per-View, May 31 at 6P ET

by The Morality Division of UINMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Articulated Insight

Why We Need John Lewis

by David BeckfordMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Event

Ruby Bridges returns to National Civil Rights Museum for annual reading festival

by EIN PresswireMay 3, 2025May 3, 2025

The Narrative Matters

Being the Light in the Dark: Reflections from the 2025 National Action Network Convention

by Pam McElvane, CEO & Publisher Diversity MBA MediaApril 5, 2025April 5, 2025

Articulated Insight

From Protest to Power: A New Era of Economic Civil Rights

by David BeckfordMarch 16, 2025March 16, 2025

The Narrative Matters

Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 24: James Weldon Johnson – Activist, Author and Composer Lift Every Voice and Sing Anthem

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 22, 2025

Event

The Black Agenda Day: Hollywood’s Miguel A. Núñez Jr. to Host Landmark Event Honoring a Year of Impact

by The Newsletter 05February 21, 2025February 23, 2025

The Narrative Matters

Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 13: Claudette Colvin – The Original Rosa Parks

by David BeckfordFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

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Black To The Future: Did You Know? Celebrating 28 African American Trailblazers – Day 9: Ida B. Wells-Barnett

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025

The 13th Amendment Freedom Week Movement: Remembering the Tulsa Riot Massacre and Other Historic Tragedies

by The Newsletter 05January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Meet the Honorable Mayor Johnny Ford, Founding Co-Chairman, TheNational Policy Alliance

by David BeckfordSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024

The Narrative Matters

The CBC Remains the Conscience of Congress

by Ariel KahanaSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024