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Black immigrants chose Ukraine for quality of life, education. War leaves them fearful.

After having studied in India, Heidi Nguema visited Ukraine a few years ago with no plans to make it his home. But as an African from the country of Gabon, in the central part of the continent, he said, he “fell in love” with Ukraine and “decided to stay.”

Maj. Gen. William J. Walker named House sergeant-at-arms, first Black man in post

Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday named Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, commander of the D.C. National Guard, as the 38th House sergeant-at-arms, marking the first time a Black person has served as the House's top law enforcement officer.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson - Biden's Supreme Court Nod Draws Praise

Three times the Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson – twice unanimously.

Black and brown communities had highest increases in drug overdose death rates during pandemic, study says

Drug overdose death rates in the United States soared during the Covid-19 pandemic, and a new study suggests that Black and brown communities were hit hardest.

Confirmation hearings set for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Supreme Court nominee meets with senators

Confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will start on Monday, March 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced Wednesday.

Founder of Prison Style Fitness Program CONBODY, Awarded Grant on Ellen DeGeneres Show in Support of Criminal Justice Reform

Coss Marte, founder of CONBODY, the prison-style fitness studio proudly hiring formerly incarcerated individuals, appeared on today's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show!

SoLa Impact's "Black Impact Fund" anchored by $50M Commitment from CalSTRS

SoLa Impact has raised over $250 million in its fourth fund and aims to scale up affordable and workforce housing development in California's Black and brown communities. CalSTRS' commitment through

SoLa Impact, a leading minority-led real estate fund focused on affordable and workforce housing in California's Black and brown communities, today announced that the California State Teachers' Retirement System ("CalSTRS"), the world's largest educator-only pension fund, via their joint venture with Belay Investment Group, has anchored SoLa's second close with a $50 million equity commitment into its "Black Impact Fund."

Excitement Builds In Texas For First Varsity High School Water Polo Season

Water polo is about to get much bigger in the state of Texas. After decades of play as a high school club sport, water polo will make its debut as an official varsity high school sport in the Lone Star State in the fall of 2022 after receiving approval from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) back in October 2019.

In April 2022 Scribner Will Reissue for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange With New Introductions By Jesmyn Ward

and Tony Nominee Camille A. Brown, Director/Choreographer of the upcoming Broadway Revival Returning to the Broadway’s Booth Theatre April 1

Scribner is delighted to announce the April 2022 reissue of the award-winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange, in celebration of its upcoming Broadway revival helmed by Tony-nominated choreographer and director, Camille A. Brown.

'Where Do We GO From Here?' Social Justice Panel Tackles Redistricting, Voting Rights, and Affirmative Action During Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Southern Regional Convention

Since 2016, the former U.S. President’s “Make America Great Again” campaign and political platform has unearthed many of the demons of racial division, acrimony, and the public pronouncement of white supremacy that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has always fought against. Now, in the wake of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection, voter suppression legislation in many states, blatant redistricting attempts to dilute minority voting strength, as well as the distractive arguments of Critical Race Theory to inflame centrists and the political right wing, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a higher education affirmative action case.

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk Debuts New Themed Suites to Provide Customized Experiences for Travelers

Grand Hyatt San Antonio debuts customized experiences for travelers with new themed suites. The brand-new suites include everything from Wellness Suites with in-room Peloton™ bikes, to an Entertainer Suite with billiards, a Gamer Suite with a variety of board games and a Playstation®4, and Topgolf Swing Suites.

Former Delaware police officer charged in two excessive force cases after surveillance video went viral

A former Delaware officer seen on surveillance footage appearing to slam a suspect's head against plexiglass has been indicted on multiple charges, including two felonies, officials announced Monday.

Ukraine presents Republican leaders with a crucial choice

The horrifying invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces has united much of the world in opposition to Ru

Ketanji Brown Jackson to meet with top Democratic and Republican senators Wednesday

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will hold meetings with top Democratic and Republican senators on Wednesday, a White House official tells CNN, as the confirmation process for the President's nominee to the Supreme Court gets underway.

Inside Biden's decision to pick Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

President Joe Biden's choice of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court came about like so many of his big decisions: after a long process, with a lot of wavering and discussion, and ultimately landing right where he had been headed from the outset.

Spring Travel to San Antonio With Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt hotels in San Antonio are offering several travel experiences perfect for the season, from special promotions at two downtown hotels to an exclusive getaway to a standalone cottage at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort.

Headstone makers struggle to serve grieving families as supply chain woes continue

One of the toughest parts of Jonathan Modlich's job these days is telling grieving families that he doesn't know when he'll have the headstones for their loved ones ready.

A running list of who the January 6 committee has subpoenaed or requested to appear

The committee investigating the deadly Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, has issued scores of subpoenas to individuals and organizations as part of its probe into circumstances and coordination leading up to the storming of the US Capitol.

'Arthur' comes to an end after 25 seasons

"Arthur" is coming to an end on Monday after 25 seasons. Screenwriter Kathy Waugh first revealed that PBS Kids planned to bring the iconic children's series to a close during an interview on the "Finding DW" podcast over the summer.

Rochelle Garza Poised to Make History Running as Texas' First Latina Attorney General

Latino Victory Fund-endorsed candidate Rochelle Garza, sat down with People Chica, an extension of People en Español targeting Gen Z and Millennial Latinas, to discuss the inspiration that led her to run for office, her historic candidacy, and her fight to protect reproductive rights in Texas.

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