Dr. Janell Green Smith, a South Carolina midwife, advocate, and mother, tragically died from childbirth complications. She sadly was lost to the very crisis she fought to end. No more sisters lost. Black maternal care must change.

This Wednesday will mark three years since Tyre Nichols, a loving son, a skater, and a bright light to those who knew him, was violently beaten by police. We will honor his life and spirit at a candlelight vigil in Memphis, TN. We continue to say his name. 🕊️

Louisville’s 2023 police reform agreement with the DOJ, initially proposed after the killing of Breonna Taylor, will no longer move forward. We will keep calling for meaningful police reform at every level!

Edith Renfrow Smith, the first Black woman to graduate from Grinnell College, lived 111 powerful years. Born in 1914, she met Amelia Earhart, worked for Oscar De Priest, and was a living witness to 2 centuries of Black history. Rest In Power.

A new civil rights museum in Harlem aim to honor the legacy of Black activism in the North. Led in part by Marc Morial, this effort celebrates the full scope of our history & ensures these stories are preserved, honored, & shared with future generations.

As we navigate 2026, families are being urged to plan carefully as high costs, debt, and economic uncertainty persist. This moment calls for intention, protection, and preparation. Financial stability isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity for our communities.

Panels honoring Black American soldiers were removed from a WWII cemetery in the Netherlands following new federal restrictions. Honoring Black service is not politics, it is history. Their sacrifice deserves recognition, not erasure!

SNAP users in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia will no longer be able to buy soda, candy, or other “junk food” items. Other states are considering similar changes, fueling debate over public health, personal choice, & food access.

Brandi Jackson is living every parent’s nightmare after losing her 10-year-old son, Khaleb Jackson, in a hit-and-run. The driver was arrested & charged with first-degree homicide by vehicle and hit-and-run. We stand with this family in their grief and honor Khaleb’s precious

Student loan forgiveness is becoming taxable again, meaning borrowers could owe the IRS thousands when debt is erased. Relief shouldn’t come with a surprise bill. People deserve transparency & fair policy.

Black-owned Lookup Flight Academy is committing $1M to train 1,000 future pilots, confronting high costs, closing the pilot gap, & opening doors long denied. Grounded in legacy & vision, this investment lifts our community & puts Black excellence where it belongs, in the sky!

Buddhist monks continue a peace walk rooted in faith, discipline, & compassion. Their sacrifice reminds us that justice & humanity are sustained by courage, conscience, & the willingness to walk for what is right, even when it’s hard.

Victoria Scott Miller was forced to close Liberation Station after facing racial and death threats. She refused to be silenced. With community support, the Black-owned children’s bookstore has reopened, creating a space where Black children are seen, valued, and loved.

Nearly 10 years after Wakiesha Wilson died in LAPD custody, Wakiesha’s Law is now in effect, requiring families be notified within 24 hours if a loved one is hospitalized or dies in jail. 👏🏿 Her family waited days to learn the truth. No family should endure that pain again!

The DOJ is now investigating DEI efforts at major U.S. companies like Google and Verizon. Instead of holding systems of exclusion accountable, we’re watching diversity itself be put on trial.

“Little Black boy, you were worth it. And you always were.” POWERFUL affirmation from NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration. A reminder that our young people deserve love, protection, and a future full of promise. ✊🏿

Worse Than A Lie is more than a novel, it’s a gripping story about truth, corruption, & the pursuit of justice. Set in 2008 Chicago, Attorney Beau Lee Cooper risks everything to challenge a wrongful conviction. Don’t miss this powerful read. Pre-order now: https://t.co/GpKNs3iiSD

Laura Agard & Roshanna Richardson say JPMorgan Chase sidelined them because they are Black women, assigning them to poorer areas while white male advisors took lucrative clients. There must be accountability & equal opportunity!

Howard alum Dr. Jaha Howard is bringing service from the dental chair to the State Senate. A pediatric dentist, small business owner, and public servant, he now represents Georgia’s District 35, fighting for health care access, families, and justice.