A Texas court ruling on a Black student wearing hair in long locs reflects history of racism in schools
By Kenjus T. Watsonn (Special to BHN) A Texas judge ruled on Feb. 22, 2024, that the Barbers Hill School District didn’t violate the law when it punished Darryl George, a Black student, for wearing his hair in long locs. The Texas law in question – the CROWN Act – prohibits discrimination against hairstyles in (more…)...
W.E.B. Du Bois’ study ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ at 125 still explains roots of the urban Black experience – sociologist Elijah Anderson tells why it should be on more reading lists
By Elijah Anderson (Special to BHN) W.E.B. Du Bois is widely known for his civil rights activism, but many sociologists argue that he has yet to receive due recognition as the founding father of American sociology. His groundbreaking study, “The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study,” was published in 1899 and exhaustively detailed the poor social conditions...
Wealthier, urban Americans have access to more local news – while roughly half of US counties have only one outlet or less
By Sarah Stonbely For more than a decade, ,Sarah Stonbely,, director of the State of Local News Project, Northwestern University has worked in organizations that study and support local journalism. She is intimately familiar with both the challenges and the solutions for the local journalism landscape. Below are her analytical thoughts. Is local news readily available in...
The CDC Foundation launches scholarship fund for descendants of Black men in the untreated syphilis study at Tuskegee
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation contributes $1 million matching donation By Black Headline News ATLANTA, Ga. — The CDC Foundation announced at the beginning of this month a new endowed scholarship program, Voices Today for Change Tomorrow, for descendants of the Black men who were part of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Study of Untreated Syphilis at Tuskegee and...
BHN Talk Radio Show (2-27-24): Hosts discuss breaking news with Jam Master J trial verdict, South Carolina and Michigan primary concerns; California and Texas elections upcoming this ‘Super Tuesday’
By Black Headline News https://player.vimeo.com/video/914971150?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 In this episode of the BHN Talk Radio Show with Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones, the news publishers talk about the latest breaking news out of Texas, as well as the breaking news related to former Run-DMC co-founder, Jam Master J. Then the news hosts delved...
Andrea La’Verne Edney has been sworn in as the first African-American woman, national president of the American Board of Trial Advocates
By Black Headline News DALLAS, Texas–Andrea La’Verne Edney was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization’s annual National Board Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Jan. 27. Ms. Edney was sworn in by the Hon. James E. Graves, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, who also served as...
Nielsen report shows growing demand for investment in more diverse media content to engage Black America
Black adults spend 31.8% more time with TV each week than the general population; 43% of Black respondents across five countries want more representation of their identity group on TV By Black Headline News NEW YORK, New York — Among U.S. audiences, Black consumers spend over 81 hours per week with media — 31.8% more...
W.K. Kellogg Foundation empowers HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University with generous grant
$225K investment aims to help meet funding needs for cultivating excellence among future HBCU legacy leaders. Donation from one of the largest philanthropic foundations in the US reinforces the institution’s goal of fostering equitable outcomes through strategic partnerships. By Black Headline News ATLANTA, Ga. — Clark Atlanta University’s HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (HBCU ELI) proudly announces receipt of a...
CDC Foundation’s ‘Live to the Beat’ campaign spotlights cardiovascular disease in Black women, issuing a call-to-action to help Black women prioritize self-care for their own heart health
Black women in the U.S. experience higher rates of cardiovascular disease and hypertension. The Live to the Beat campaign’s “Heart2Heart Challenge” calls out the negative effects of the “Strong Black Woman” trope and promotes self-care as a path for healing Black women’s hearts. By Black Headline News ATLANTA, Ga.– The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Despite challenges, Black consumers remain optimistic, resilient about their financial health, Achieve survey finds
Black Americans report high instances of financial stress, but their outlook for the future often far exceeds that of other demographics By Black Headline News SAN MATEO, Calif.–While Black consumers frequently report facing numerous signs of financial stress, expectations that their financial health will improve far exceed that of consumers from other demographics, according to...