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Freedom, Safety, and the Fight to Stay Housed: Black America Speaks Up

From questioning what freedom truly means to confronting housing inequity, campus violence, and voting rights, these stories demand attention.

James Haley
Oct 2, 20262 min read
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urie Daniel Favors explores the existential question: "Is it possible for Black people to be free in the United States?"


What the Cornell 7 and LSU sexual assault cases are revealing about the experiences of Black women

What the Cornell 7 and LSU sexual assault cases are revealing about the experiences of Black women

In the wake of the Cornell 7 and LSU assault cases, many, including Black women, are reckoning with their dismay and rage.


Black Women Are Sounding the Alarm About Voting Rights and America’s Future

Black Women Are Sounding the Alarm About Voting Rights and America’s Future

A new poll reveals their thoughts on whether the nation is delivering on what Black women need to thrive.


Four white students at a California high school have faced disciplinary action after sharing a social media post showing them posing with their faces painted black, according to school officials.

'Harmful': White Teens' Blackface Photo Taken During African American Studies Class Rocks California High School Already Facing Racism Complaints

Four white students at a California high school have faced disciplinary action after sharing a social media post showing them posing with their faces


Black people make up about 52 percent of renters in Metro Atlanta, but represent nearly 70 percent of eviction cases


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