The Democratic Party doesn't respect Black Americans. I'm leaving it behind. | Opinion
I believed the Democratic Party was Black Americans' best hope for equity and justice. Not anymore. Loyalty to this party is ...
After 138 years, Black American composer Edmond Dédé gets his flowers
Prolific freeborn Creole composer Edmond Dédé’s career took him from New Orleans to Paris, but his masterwork has remained ...
A legacy destroyed: Altadena's Black residents fear neighborhood's soul may never return
Altadena, California, was among Los Angeles County's first Black middle-class enclaves. Some fear recent wildfires may have erased that legacy.
Marcus Freeman’s moment is significant for Black coaches: ‘It gives us validation’
Black college football coaches share what it means to see a Black coach contend for the national title for the first time.
How Dinosaurs Changed American Identity
As white Americans moved further westward into the Nebraska territory after the Civil War, they kept fashioning a new ...
The growing inequality in life expectancy among Americans
To deliver on pledges from the new Trump administration to make America healthy again, policymakers will need to close gaps ...
FL Department of Education, Volunteer Florida promotes 2025 Black History Month contests
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in the 2025 Black ...
Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
Effort underway to preserve Altadena's African American history
With a rich African American history, an effort is underway to preserve that legacy in Altadena, one of the areas hardest hit ...
Black Retired Police Officer Claims He Was Falsely Accused of Trafficking White Wife While Flying to Honeymoon: Complaint
A complaint alleges that a passenger on the plane reported the officer, Anthony Williams, who then "detained" the retired cop ...
A look at Bay Area Black culture from Richmond to the Fillmore district
From the Fillmore’s jazz alley to Richmond’s bustling wartime scene, the Bay Area was the destination for a great wave of ...
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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close ...