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Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB-17), which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, has sparked concerns over its impact on academic diversity and freedom at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) and other institutions. The legislation has already prompted actions such as requiring researchers at the University of North Texas to justify studies on […]
As Teja Smith boarded a flight to Mexico for a vacation, the thought of organizing another Women’s March on Washington seemed unthinkable. The Los Angeles-based founder of Get Social, an advocacy-focused social media agency, reflected on the evolving political climate. “It’s like the people have spoken, and this is what America looks like,” Smith said. […]
Former Black Caps allrounder Doug Bracewell has been handed a one-month ban from cricket after testing positive for cocaine during a domestic match earlier this year. The sanction follows an investigation into his drug use after a Super Smash T20 game between the Central Stags and Wellington Firebirds in January. Bracewell, 34, tested positive for […]
A recently released government-funded report has revealed widespread instances of harassment, intimidation, and systemic racism experienced by Black executives working in the Canadian public service. The report, authored by lawyer Rachel Zellars for the Black Executives Network, paints a troubling picture of the challenges faced by Black professionals in senior roles within federal institutions. Drawing […]
A groundbreaking new report has shed light on the pervasive racism faced by Black executives within the Canadian public service, detailing shocking accounts of harassment, discrimination, and career stagnation. The government-funded study, authored by lawyer Rachel Zellars, paints a stark picture of systemic abuse that has plagued Black public servants for decades. The report, commissioned […]
Students at Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota are among a growing number of Black students across the United States who have been targeted with racist text messages, sparking concerns over the rise of hate-driven incidents in schools. The Hopkins Public Schools district alerted families via email after Black middle school students reported receiving racist texts […]
In the wake of Kamala Harris’s defeat in the presidential election, many Black women across the United States are grappling with the painful realization that, despite her qualifications, experience, and widespread support, voters failed to fully show up for her. On election night, as the results poured in, Jai Marcus joined a sea of hopeful […]
Despite a flurry of initiatives aimed at increasing financial access for Black business owners in Canada, major banks have come under fire for their lack of transparency regarding the impact and success of their loan programs. As these financial institutions roll out support packages for Black entrepreneurs, many remain tight-lipped about how effective these programs […]
