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Black college seniors graduating into soft labor market and reduced DEI practices

The class of 2025 faces an uncertain future, but members also say they are seeking jobs at companies where “I’m wanted, not where I’m tolerated.”
Photo Illustration: African American graduates with pieces of paper over their faces that read "...with another candidate...," "...we regret to inform...," and "...we cannot offer you..."
Photo Illustration: African American graduates with pieces of paper over their faces that read "...with another candidate...," "...we regret to inform...," and "...we cannot offer you..."

Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress

Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to occupy the position, had been targeted in recent days by a right-leaning group.
carla hayden librarian of congress
carla hayden librarian of congress
11d ago

Memphis police officers found not guilty of all state charges in Tyre Nichols beating death

Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were accused of fatally beating the 29-year-old Black man on Jan. 7, 2023.
A side by side of Justin Smith, Demetrius Haley and Tadarrius Bean
A side by side of Justin Smith, Demetrius Haley and Tadarrius Bean
13d ago

Politics News

Politics News

Salt Lake City approves 3 new flags to get around Utah's ban on Pride flags

The city’s three new flags mix the existing Salt Lake City flag design with elements of flags celebrating various communities that were barred from being flown at public buildings.
Erin Mendenhall.
Erin Mendenhall.

Novelist Percival Everett and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins among Pulitzer winners in the arts

Four winners in the arts categories were titles that explore the role of race in U.S. history and culture.
Percival Everett
Percival Everett
13d ago

How William Barber's latest prayer-protest led to his arrest at the Capitol

As part of his ongoing Moral Mondays demonstrations, Barber said fighting Medicaid cuts is one way to address a "crisis of democracy."
From left, Hakeem Jeffries Rev. Dr. William Barber, and Cory Booker outside of the U.S. Capitol steps
From left, Hakeem Jeffries Rev. Dr. William Barber, and Cory Booker outside of the U.S. Capitol steps

Met Gala 2025 red carpet highlights: Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Keke Palmer, Rihanna attend fashion's biggest night

This year's theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which put the spotlight on Black dandyism.
Photo Illustration: Lebron James and Pharrell Williams
Photo Illustration: Lebron James and Pharrell Williams
14d ago

Fundraiser for woman who used racial slur against child draws racist comments of support

Comments were removed from the fundraiser, which has raised more than $675,000, “due to the unacceptable volume of racist and derogatory remarks,” according to a co-founder of the Christian crowd-funding platform.
alleged playground racial slur
alleged playground racial slur

Met Gala makes history with exclusive focus on Black men's fashion

Black dandyism — style, attitude and creativity — will be on full display on fashion’s big night.
Photo Illustration: Images of Black men's fashion through  history
Photo Illustration: Images of Black men's fashion through  history

How to watch the 2025 Met Gala's legendary red carpet

The annual event, which ushers in the spring exhibit for the Costume Institute at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is known as fashion’s biggest night.
Photo Illustration: TV screens with images of the Met Gala co-chairs (Pharrell, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lebron James, and Lewis Hamilton)
Photo Illustration: TV screens with images of the Met Gala co-chairs (Pharrell, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lebron James, and Lewis Hamilton)

The Black dandy: More than a century of sharp tailoring, resistance and attitude

An evolution of Black men’s style and tailoring, which the Met Gala will celebrate Monday.
Photo Illustration: Archival images of Black menswear through history, including André Leon Talley
Photo Illustration: Archival images of Black menswear through history, including André Leon Talley

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