May 4, 2026 | History, Voting
In a 6-3 decision Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, ruling it an unconstitutional gerrymander. The ruling has significant implications for future applications of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which...
May 4, 2026 | Design, Entertainment, Fashion, History, Sports
Now, most jockeys at the Kentucky Derby are White men, but few know that 15 of the first 28 Derby winners were Black men. Even more notably, the first winning jockey was a Black man, Oliver Lewis, according to the BBC. However, outside of the sporting event, one of...
May 4, 2026 | Arts + Culture, History
A Winston-Salem nonprofit is launching a campaign to help preserve a landmark tied to the city’s Black history. Triad Cultural Arts has a goal of raising $250,000 by June 30, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. The money will support capital improvements at...
