The Misunderstood Visionary Behind the Black Panther Party
Huey P. Newton has been mythologized and maligned since his murder 34 years ago. His family and friends offer an intimate look inside his life and mind
Sports Legend Althea Gibson Served Up Tennis History When She Broke Through in 1950
Her athletic performance in New York impressed onlookers of all colors and cracked opened the door for a new generation of Black players to come
Biden Establishes National Monument Honoring Emmett Till and His Mother
Three sites connected to the 14-year-old boy’s murder in 1955 will now receive federal protection
Here’s Where the Highest Rates of Alzheimer’s Are in the United States
A first-of-its-kind report estimates Alzheimer’s disease prevalence in 3,142 counties across the nation
U.S. Maternal Death Rates More Than Doubled in the 21st Century, Study Finds
Between 1999 and 2019, pregnancy-related mortality rose dramatically, with the worst outcomes among Native American, Alaska Native and Black people
The History Behind the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
The phrase, first used in early 20th-century employment laws, is at the center of two new rulings against its use in higher education
National Genealogical Society Apologizes for ‘Racist and Discriminatory’ Past Actions
In a new report, the group reckons with its long history of racism and eugenicist beliefs
Researchers Reveal the ‘Pangenome,’ a More Diverse Look at Human DNA
The new version of the human genome could lead to better diagnostics and treatment of genetic diseases
The Real History Behind ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’
The new spinoff follows the royal matriarch as she falls in love with George III and navigates his worsening mental illness
Why Has History Forgotten Joseph Bologne, the Brilliant 18th-Century Composer Showcased in ‘Chevalier’?
A new film dramatizes the story of a Black immigrant to France whose musical talents have long been overlooked
New DNA Analysis Could Help Identify Victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre
Experts have linked six genetic profiles sequenced from exhumed remains to 19 potential surnames in seven states
Genetics Society Issues Apology for Ties to Eugenics and Racism
In a new report, the American Society of Human Genetics details its failures to address false and unjust uses of the field
Disney’s Controversial Splash Mountain Ride Has Officially Closed
Come 2024, the attraction—inspired by the racist 1946 movie “Song of the South”—will be reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Richmond Removes Its Last City-Owned Confederate Monument
The statue of Ambrose P. Hill had stood at a busy intersection since 1892
Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2022
This wide-ranging list offers context for our rapidly changing world
The Feminist Inspiration Behind ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
Director Olivia Wilde dubbed the new film “‘The Feminine Mystique’ on acid”
The Black Children of Hurricane Katrina Finally Tell Their Stories
A new documentary, ‘Katrina Babies,’ spotlights the disaster’s youngest survivors
Texas Artists Are Taking Over—and Transforming—a Former KKK Building
Those once terrorized by the Klan will decide on the center’s events and programming
Nine Army Bases Honoring Confederate Leaders Could Soon Have New Names
Proposed by a government panel, the suggested title changes honor several women and people of color
A Brief History of Red Drink
The obscure roots of a centuries-old beverage that’s now a Juneteenth fixture
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