CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Illinois Launches New Justice Grants Amid Persistent Racial Disparities in Policing and Sentencing Black Illinoisans remain disproportionately targeted by the criminal legal […]
Category: Black Organization
Idaho Black Community Alliance Expands Cultural and Civic Infrastructure
Dek: A major statewide Black‑led organization is scaling its community‑building efforts through new events and public‑education initiatives. Key Points Why It Matters […]
Afro Aloha Expands Statewide, Strengthening Hawaiʻi’s Black Cultural and Economic Infrastructure
Dek: Hawaiʻi’s leading Black cultural hub scales its programming, media presence, and business support network—reshaping visibility for Black residents across the islands. […]
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Advances 2026 Equity Agenda
The Story The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus has released a sweeping 2026 policy agenda targeting racial inequities in health, housing, education, and […]
Florida Activists Mobilize as Voting Rights Face National Threats
Headline Black Floridians Rally Statewide as Voting Rights Act Faces Historic Challenge The Lead As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a case […]
Delaware Legislative Black Caucus Expands Its Public Power
Headline: Delaware Legislative Black Caucus Steps Up Statewide Engagement with New Equity Initiatives Summary: The Delaware Legislative Black Caucus (DLBC) is broadening […]
Delaware’s Black Business Boom Masks Deep Capital Inequities
Headline: Delaware Sees Surge in Black‑Owned Businesses, but Capital Barriers Threaten Long‑Term Growth Summary: Delaware now ranks among the top states for […]
Rising ICE Detainments Intensify Fear in Latino and Afro‑Latino Communities
Dek: Increased immigration enforcement is driving fear across Connecticut’s Latino neighborhoods, with disproportionate impacts on Afro‑Latinos and mixed‑status Black families. Brief: Community […]
Connecticut’s Black‑Owned Businesses Confront Structural Barriers to Growth
Dek: A new statewide report shows that Black entrepreneurs face fragmented support systems and persistent funding inequities—threatening long‑term community wealth. Brief: A […]
Colorado’s Black Equity Study Expands Statewide, Gathering Testimony on Historic Harms
Dek: A statewide truth‑telling process is documenting how Colorado’s policies have shaped racial inequities in wealth, health, housing, and justice for Black […]