U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Blocks The NFL's Attempt To Silence Brian Flores

From alleged tanking payouts to accidental text messages from Bill Belichick, all of Flores' accusations against league owners are about to be picked apart under oath.
05/27/2026

NAACP Urges Black Stars To Walk Out Over Voting Rights

SEC and ACC powerhouses could face depleted rosters as civil rights leaders target the billions generated by Black student-athletes.
05/20/2026

When Democracy Gets Redrawn: What the Threat to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Means for Black America

The Supreme Court is once again deciding how much protection Black voters deserve. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act — one of the few remaining shields against discrimination at the ballot box — is on the chopping block.
10/23/2025

Black + Iconic: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Howard University junior Kennedi notes how critical to our history the elevation of the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court has been.
02/09/2024

5 Things We’re Keeping An Eye On In 2024

The new year could mark an inflection point for the Black community.
12/18/2023

3 Takeaways From The Federal Appeals Court Voting Rights Act Decision

The VRA is once again under attack, this time in Arkansas with a decision that may have far reaching consequences.
11/28/2023

Explainer: What’s At Stake In South Carolina’s Voting Map Supreme Court Case

Will the high court keep a backdoor to racial gerrymandering open?
10/23/2023

Battle Over Alabama Voting District Map Now Returns To Federal Court

07/24/2023

HBCUs Prepare For Increased Enrollment After Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action In College Admissions

Will the high court’s decision mark a revival at the nation’s Black colleges and universities?
07/07/2023

Affirmative Action: The Cliff Where Diversity In Higher Education Now Teeters

Opinion: The University of Michigan has already experienced what many schools are about to go through, and they could suffer real losses in diversity.
06/30/2023

Biden Condemns Supreme Court’s Decision To End Race-Conscious College Admissions

The president says many people misunderstand how affirmative action works and offers new guidance going forward.
06/29/2023