This piece was copublished with The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics policy and power. The word “Black” has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as Congress’ main legislative vehicle to address the Black maternal health crisis, frustrating some advocates who feel Black women are […]
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‘It Hurts My Heart’: Black Elders Reflect on Tennessee Plan To Strip Memphis of Power
This story was originally published by MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Memphis voters braved the rain Tuesday morning to vote in the county primary election. As they headed to the polls, lawmakers returned to the state Capitol for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts. State Republicans are expected to eliminate the only Democratic-held seat: Memphis’ District […]
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Black Memphians Came to Fight a Voter Map That They Say Erases Them
This story was originally published by Tennessee Lookout. Breaking news: Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new U.S. House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections. A Tennessee […]
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Black Women Most at Risk From Harmful Chemicals in Unregulated Hair Products
This story was originally published on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here. Elissia Franklin is an analytical chemist with an infectious laugh, a penchant for braided hair extensions and a fierce commitment to reducing health disparities for Black women. Growing […]
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Drone Footage Shows Musk’s AI Power Plant Flouting Clean Air Regulations in Black Community
This story is from Floodlight, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action, and produced in partnership with The Guardian. Sign up for Floodlight’s newsletter here. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is continuing to fuel its data centers with unpermitted gas turbines, according to a Floodlight visual investigation. Thermal drone footage shows xAI […]
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Medicaid Tries New Approach With Sickle Cell
Originally published by KFF Health News. Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month relaxing with her family near her St. Louis home, making crafts and visiting friends. It was a contrast to how Cole, 18, spent part of the 2024 holiday season. She was in the hospital — a frequent occurrence with sickle cell disease, a […]
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Detroit Heard King’s Dream First. These Black Women are Carrying It Forward.
This story was originally reported by Ebony JJ Curry of The 19th. Meet Ebony and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Detroit was the first place Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered an early version of what would become his “I Have a Dream” speech. He recited it on June 23, […]
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A Sister’s Love and Grief: Keyana Dixon Opens Up About the Death of Her Brother, Tyré Nichols
This story was originally published by MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Subscribe to their newsletter here. Keyana Dixon agreed to meet on her day off. It was a warm yet cloudy and rainy Monday morning – Dixon’s favorite type of weather. The rain recharges her, she said. The conditions seemed ideal for the heavy conversation ahead: discussing what […]
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50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025)
Capital B is partnering with Herbert Lowe to publicize the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Association of Black Journalists – and to commemorate the many notable contributions it and its membership have made to the profession, to our communities, and to democracy. The list names Capital B as one of the organizations […]
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Enters Texas Senate Race as Allred Exits
This story was originally reported by Grace Panetta of The 19th. Meet Grace and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. A barn-burner of a race for U.S. Senate is underway in Texas. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a firebrand progressive Democrat who represents a Dallas-area district, filed paperwork to enter the race Monday, […]