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WATCH: Kanye West releases ‘Wash Us In the Blood’ video

Through potent visual imagery and lyrics, the 43-year-old Christian rapper explores the limited options of African Americans whose painful legacy of slavery and government-sanctioned racism has led to social injustices, economic disparities, crime, violence, and manifestations of the devastating impact of poverty.

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U.S. education ignores, distorts Black History: Why that matters

Traditional education is built upon a foundation of White supremacy, and that needs to change if we are to end systemic racism and be honest about the unfair treatment and atrocities Black people have suffered throughout America’s history.

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It’s About Time: ‘Aunt Jemima’ to finally retire its racist mammy image

The Aunt Jemima brand, established by Chris Rutt and Charles Underwood in 1889, now owned by Pepsi, is getting rid of the old logo and 130-year-old brand name as American corporations make sweeping changes to heed the calls for an end to long-held traditions and practices rooted in racism.

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Good Deeds: Tyler Perry to pay funeral expenses of Rayshard Brooks and his children's college education

Tyler Perry will pay for the funeral expenses of Rayshard Brooks, the 27-year-old black man who was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer, sparking protests and cries for justice across the nation, as well as for his children’s college educations.

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Bishop T.D. Jakes pushes for action plan on police reform

In the wake of the recent killing of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers, global spiritual leader and elder statesman Bishop T.D. Jakes is calling for a national conversation on policing and race to be immediately followed by an action plan for police reform.

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A Letter from our Founder, Dianna Hobbs: The Reason for the Silence

The reason for the silence is to free our team to plan, coordinate, implement effective strategies, send resources, and partner with organizations and like-minded leaders to address the needs of so many who are hurting right now.

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Rest In Heaven: Gospel recording artist Troy Sneed dies of COVID-19

The African American community is being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic with a disproportionate number of deaths occurring in communities of color. GRAMMY® nominated gospel recording artist Troy Sneed, 52, has succumbed to complications from COVID-19.

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