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The Jason Collins I knew was even more inspiring than the NBA trailblazer the world saw

Jason Collins inspired so many people not just by coming out, but by lending his voice and platform with down-to-earth reality. View article...

Southern lawmakers are fueling a mental health crisis for LGBTQ+ youth

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month , The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is running guest essays this week about mental health in schools. View article...

Advocates press lawmakers to adjust social media bill over data privacy concerns, impacts ...

Citing concerns about data privacy and impacts on LGBTQ+ youth, advocates gathered Wednesday to oppose House social media legislation . View article...

Spain tops Europe's LGBTQ+ rights ranking, ending Malta's run

For the first time in a decade, Malta lost its spot atop the ILGA-Europe's "Rainbow Map" rankings, as Spain surpassed the archipelago. View article...

First Rhode Island Regiment had Black and Indigenous soldiers who fought for freedom

In the early days of the American Revolution, one Rhode Island regiment stood out, not just for its bravery, but for who filled its ranks. View article...

The Voting Rights Act Changed America. Now, It Can Change

Callais , the Supreme Court ruled that even states like Louisiana , where about a third of the residents are Black , could create legislative districts  ... View article...

Our Elections Are Broken

Black Americans in the South will likely lose most of their federal representation as a result of the Supreme Court 's recent erosion of the Voting ... View article...

Black Voters, Blue States, And The Coming Power Shift Black America Must Prepare For

For years, Americans have been told that gerrymandering is one of the greatest threats to democracy. Democrats accused Republicans of rigging ... View article...

Free Speech In 'America' Has Never Fully Belonged To Black People

The work of telling Black stories accurately has mostly been done by Black journalists, because we understand our communities intimately. View article...

The Big Beautiful Bill Is Already Stripping Food Aid from Millions of Black ...

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in several states now have work requirements and other restrictions. View article...

It's Not Freedom When One Group Can Tell Another How to Vote

America presents itself as a global defender of liberty while struggling to protect democratic participation at home. Black Americans have served ... View article...

Black professor sues Northwestern, alleges tenure denial was retaliation

A Black professor alleges Northwestern denied him tenure in retaliation for reporting racism , according to his new lawsuit . View article...