Environmental Racism Remains a Daily Reality in Michigan’s Black Cities
Dek: From Flint’s ongoing recovery to pollution exposure in Detroit and Muskegon, environmental injustice continues to shape health outcomes for Black residents. […]
Category: Black Unity
Michigan’s New Policy Blueprint Puts Black Communities at the Center of Statewide Investment
Dek: A sweeping set of recommendations is reshaping Michigan’s political conversation on housing, wealth, and community development—especially in cities where Black residents […]
Black Queer and Trans Cultural Infrastructure Expands With New Multimedia Network
The Situation The Black Improper, a Black Queer and Trans–led multimedia platform, is expanding its presence across Boston and New England. The […]
Boston Reckons With Racial Harms While Grassroots Organizing Delivers New Wins
The Situation A series of developments across Boston highlight the ongoing struggle for racial justice—and the growing power of community organizing in […]
ICE’s “Operation Patriot 2.0” Escalates Fear and Surveillance in Black and Brown Immigrant Communities
The Situation Federal immigration authorities have expanded Operation Patriot 2.0 across Massachusetts, intensifying enforcement actions that earlier this year led to more […]
Bangor’s Growing Black Community Drives Civic and Refugee Advocacy
Dek: Rising Black leadership and expanding support for African refugees are reshaping Bangor’s political and social landscape. Brief: Bangor is experiencing a […]
Black Cultural Infrastructure Expands Across Maine
Dek: Black-led tourism, arts, and community-building initiatives are reshaping visibility and belonging in one of America’s whitest states. Brief: A wave of […]
Maine’s Racial Wealth Gap Persists Despite Wage Gains
Dek: New data shows that Black workers—especially African immigrants—remain disproportionately locked out of Maine’s economic growth. Brief: Recent economic analyses in Maine […]
SNAP Funding Shifts Threaten Food Security for Black Families
Federal budget changes could strain Louisiana’s ability to serve 850,000 low-income residents Louisiana is bracing for major disruptions to its food assistance […]
Kansas Black Leadership Council Expands Statewide Organizing and Policy Agenda
Dek: KBLC scales its advocacy work with new leadership programs, voter‑engagement efforts, and equity‑focused policy initiatives. Brief: The Kansas Black Leadership Council […]