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The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted
The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.The New York Times - 10h -
These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
Banana fibers, recycling, and biodegradable collagen are just a few of the materials replacing plastic.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times
Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the country’s Black population, was overwhelmed with media images of death, anger and unrest in the wake of Michael Brown’s killing.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Benjamin Black Weighs Shift in U.S.A.I.D. Funding
Benjamin Black, a son of the private equity mogul Leon Black and likely head of the International Development Finance Corporation, wants a piece of U.S.A.I.D.’s funding to invest in “pro-market” ...The New York Times - 2d -
Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black
At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. ...The New York Times - 2d -
What to wear to the Oscars (or any black tie do)
So you have a fancy event on the horizon. It might be the Oscars – but it’s probably not. Here are three looks featuring dresses you’ll want to wear more than once – and a smart enough jacket ...The Guardian - 1d -
Prada reconstructs femininity starting with the little black dress fit for a global 'black moment'
Prada opened its runway show during Milan Fashion Week with its take on the little black dress, because, in the words of Miuccia Prada "we are in a very black moment.'ABC News - 1d -
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes during a Thursday White House reception for Black History Month. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.
Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.NBC News - 6d -
How these Black-owned businesses are keeping Atlanta trailblazer's legacy alive
Black-owned business leaders in Atlanta are finding creative ways to infuse culture and history into their inviting spaces.CBS News - 6d -
Apple AirTag 4-Pack Discounted Below Amazon's Black Friday Price
Apple AirTags 4-Pack for $68 (was $100) | Singles for $23 (was ...GameSpot - 4d -
Alvin F. Poussaint, Pioneering Expert on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
A psychiatrist at Harvard and an adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bill Cosby, he challenged Black Americans to stand up to systemic racism.The New York Times - 4d -
'Beyond the Gates' is making Black history at a critical time on screen and off
“Beyond the Gates,” CBS's new daytime soap opera premiering this week, is the first all-Black daytime soap on TV.NBC News - 3d -
20 homes lost among one Black family in Altadena fire
A Black family whose history in Altadena, California, spans generations lost 20 homes in the Eaton Fire near Los Angeles, destroying decades of legacies built in the community. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 3d -
Black Altadena family spanning generations lost 20 homes in LA wildfires
The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.CBS News - 3d -
England Under-18s to 'Small Black', via four lost stone
Tom Rowland was a powerhouse England under-18 prop. Eight years later and four stone lighter, he is about to become part of the first sub-85kg New Zealand team.BBC News - 1d -
Mattel Reveals Minecraft Movie Toys, Including Jack Black Action Figures
Mattel has revealed a new lineup of Minecraft merchandise to coincide with the upcoming launch of A Minecraft Movie. While the movie hits theaters on April 4, these toys don’t yet have a firm ...GameSpot - 1d -
US deportees in ‘black box’ in Panama with no access to counsel, lawyers say
About 112 people held in immigration center deep in the jungle are unable to communicate with their attorneys. Lawyers for immigrants from around the world who were deported from the United States ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Rebecca Black's new record became her most liberated
Over a decade since her big break, the O.C. native of 'Friday' fame talks her bold new project, 'Salvation.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone - All TMNT Event Pass Rewards
Call of Duty's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover event is live in Black Ops 6 and Warzone , bringing new TMNT operator skins, the skateboard melee weapon, and additional cosmetics to ...GameSpot - 1d -
Identifying Brands as Black-Owned Can Pay Off for Businesses
Researchers found that the label helped raise awareness of businesses they might not have considered before.Inc. - 16h -
Black woman who retired at 30: Financial independence is 'not just for white guys'
Persistent wage and wealth gaps make it harder for Black Americans to retire on a similar timeline to their white peers. Blogger hopes to inspire change.CNBC - 9h -
Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close
Sen. Tim Scott is the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, and the first Black chair of a standing Senate committee in his role atop the powerful Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ...CBS News - 6h -
Trump and Vance Scolded Ukraine’s Leader
Also, measles cases are surging in West Texas. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 8h -
Who Is the P.K.K. Leader Abdullah Ocalan?
The founder of the P.K.K., a guerrilla organization that has been fighting an insurgency against Turkey for decades, has called for his group to disarm and disband.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump to hold meetings on Ukraine with French and British leaders
One day after an angry exchange between Presidents Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, Mr. Trump's special envoy. A planned joint news ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court
Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations
Countries meeting at Caricom summit not seeking ‘handout’ but ‘appropriate apology’ and compensation. Caribbean leaders have defended the region’s pursuit of slavery reparations, describing the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump's Ukraine policy alarming European leaders
There is alarm in Europe as leaders try to come to terms with the major foreign policy shift on Ukraine from the Trump administration. This week President Trump blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans
Leaders of Gulf states met with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts to strategize before a broader Arab summit early next month.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Easterby looks to new leaders for history chase
Round three of the Six Nations brings together two sides under interim management but in hugely contrasting form and mood.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's funeral
The coffin of the late Hezbollah leader was paraded through huge crowds of mourners.BBC News - 5d -
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OPM tells HR leaders that response to Musk is 'voluntary'
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) informed agency leaders that employee response to an email asking for a recap of what they accomplished last week is voluntary and that failure to do so ...The Hill - 4d -
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.The New York Times - 3d -
Tech Leaders Should be First to Support “Day of Unplugging”
Whether you urge your team to reduce tech use for a day, a week, or a season, you’ll be glad you did it.Inc. - 2d -
Bosnian-Serb leader sentenced to jail in landmark trial
Dodik's trial had been widely seen as a test for the Balkan nation's weak central government.BBC News - 2d
