After a long battle with their landlord, several former residents of Fairburn & Gordon said they have found better housing and are glad they took a stand.

Cowpea is the common name for the legumes known to botanists by the scientific name Vigna unguiculata. But they’re also ...

Few people know that a Black inventor named Lewis Latimer worked with Thomas Edison and played a role in improving the light ...

Writer and scholar Alexis Pauline Gumbs makes greens almost every day: chard, kale and — this time of the year — heaping pots of vegan collard greens. Gumbs, author of the recent Audre Lorde biography ...

In under a month, the agency announced results of 4 pattern or practice investigations into police departments across the U.S.

As 2024 comes to a close, Capital B is reflecting on some of the stories that resonated most with readers and our staff. These stories published this year highlight the brilliance, strength, and ...

Paez Terán’s parents say they have been denied answers about the circumstances surrounding their child’s death ...

From Atlanta’s Westside to Chicago’s South Side, Black neighborhoods are driving bold, innovative climate solutions rooted in community pride and collective action. These efforts aren’t just about ...

The Black descendants of an enslaved woman have received recognition by Congress in their pursuit of justice. This holiday season, Candice Hammons is grateful for one of the greatest gifts she ...

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