Women who survived Boko Haram kidnapping as girls graduate college
Two young women, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram, are taking on the world with degrees in tow. In 2014, Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu were two of the 276...
Airbnb algorithm linked to racial disparities in pricing
Airbnb’s “Smart Pricing” algorithm has fueled complaints from Black hosts and guests about racial discrimination when using the online lodging tool.
As noted on the...
Dental procedures during pandemic are no riskier than a drink of water
A new study’s findings dispel the misconception that patients and providers are at high risk of catching COVID-19 at the dentist’s office. SARS-CoV-2 spreads...
Over 50 Black girls missing from New York, New Jersey, report finds
There are currently over 50 Black girls missing from New York and New Jersey with nearly 20 going missing in the first few months...
FBI opens civil rights investigation into Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced an official investigation into the shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr. by North Carolina police officers while...
Google pays tribute to Luther Vandross on 70th birthday with musical doodle
Google celebrated the life and career of the late Luther Vandross with an animated Google Doodle on what would have been the singer’s 70th...
Most young people eager for COVID-19 vaccine, poll shows
As older teens and young adults become eligible for COVID-19 vaccination across the country, and younger teens await their turn, new survey data suggest...
Daunte Wright’s parents say they ‘can’t accept’ son’s killing was a ‘mistake’
The parents of Daunte Wright are speaking out about their son’s death. The 20-year-old was shot and killed on Sunday by a white Minneapolis...
Biden’s expansion of Obamacare already a benefit to Black Americans
Black sign-ups for the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — have seen a noticeable jump in enrollment numbers during a special...
Vaccine passports are latest flash point in COVID politics
Vaccine passports being developed to verify COVID-19 immunization status and allow inoculated people to more freely travel, shop and dine have become the latest...
