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America in Black
HBCUs, DEI, Patti LaBelle, Tina Knowles

Michelle Miller reports on funding at HBCUs, Ed Gordon investigates efforts to eliminate DEI programs, Marc Lamont Hill sits down with Patti LaBelle, and Tina Knowles talks motherhood.
05/08/2024
5:46

Icon in the Making - Teyana Taylor
55th NAACP Image Awards

From choreographing for Beyoncé to making music to racking up critical praise for her roles in movies like "A Thousand and One," there's no stopping Teyana Taylor.
03/20/2024
4:41

Standing on Business - Michael B. Jordan
55th NAACP Image Awards

Michael B. Jordan is a force for good in front of and behind the camera, working as a film director and producer, luxury brand ambassador, entrepreneur, social justice advocate and more.
03/08/2024
3:12

Icon Status - Jeffrey Wright
55th NAACP Image Awards

Washington, D.C., native Jeffrey Wright has won an Emmy, a Tony, a Golden Globe, an Oscar nomination and the adoration of fans everywhere for his acting talents and commitment to diversity.
03/07/2024
4:53

Icon Status - Erika Alexander
55th NAACP Image Awards

Since making an impact as lawyer Maxine Shaw on "Living Single," Erika Alexander inspires and uplifts her community with her work in media diversity, the reparations dialogue and more.
02/23/2024
6:27

Icon in the Making - Colman Domingo
55th NAACP Image Awards

Actor Colman Domingo has made an impact through his advocacy, mentorship, and powerful performances as villains, heroes and real-life trailblazers like political activist Bayard Rustin.
02/23/2024

Black NFL Team Presidents to Be Honored At ‘A Toast To Black Sports’ Pre-Super Bowl Event

Minorities in Sports Business Network and Diverse Representation will recognize the accomplishments of Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren and Washington Commanders President Jason Wright.
02/06/2024

How Did DEI Become the New American Battlefield?

The country is wrenching its hands over attacks on diversity efforts in academia and the corporate structure. But how did we get here?
01/29/2024

Nikole Hannah-Jones Blasts Attacks On Harvard's Claudine Gay As Racist

Conservatives wanted Harvard’s first Black president fired because they oppose diversity and inclusion, says the ‘1619 Project’ founder.
12/14/2023

NFL Says Progress of Its DEI and Social Justice Programs is Headed in the Right Direction

The league held a media meeting to highlight the success of its various initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.
12/07/2023
Chaka Khan and H.E.R. perform onstage during the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame )

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Emphasize Diversifying its Inductees

“We have to do better, but we’re making progress,” Chairman John Sykes said.
11/04/2023