BNA DAILY

Gary Fell Into Darkness. Black Churches Refused to Leave It There

Black churches and various organizations provided critical relief to Gary, Indiana, following a devastating derecho that left thousands of residents without electricity for weeks and highlighted long-standing systemic disparities.

One Black governor at a time is not enough

By Kevin Harris When Maryland Governor Wes Moore was recently elected chair of the National Governors Association, he made history as the first African American to lead the bipartisan organization representing the nation’s governors. It was a milestone worth celebrating—not only because it broke another barrier, but because it reminded us how rare Black governors [...]

New report released on homeless students

Funding for housing-insecure youth put forth

PA officials launch initiative to protect home health care workers from wage theft

A Soft Place to Land: The Sisters’ Couch Gives Black Women Room to Exhale

Some kinds of exhaustion linger, even after a full night’s sleep. It’s the kind of tiredness that comes from always being the dependable one—the person who keeps the family organized, answers every call, solves problems, meets deadlines, and still manages to be there for everyone else. At The Sisters’ Couch in Detroit, founder and therapist [...]

'Keep Your Deplorable Comments': Nolan Wells’ Mom Slams Critics Scrutinizing Family As They Grieve

Black mother sues Missouri school district, alleges officer discriminated against her son

2 people killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting

A shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building has left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others wounded.

New Georgia Law Changes Elections In Only 5 Counties, All With Black Women DAs

California Black Civil Rights Leaders Mobilize to Defend Voting Rights

Black voting rights advocates in California convened virtually Aug. 28 after a federal court temporarily blocked new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail ballots.