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How This NAACP LDF Deal Secures Equal Opportunity for Black Students www.africanelements.org/news/how-thi...
How This NAACP LDF Deal Secures Equal Opportunity for Black Students | African Elements
A historic NAACP LDF settlement blocks federal directives targeting diversity programs, ensuring Black students maintain access to equitable education.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
How This NAACP LDF Deal Secures Equal Opportunity for Black Students www.africanelements.org/news/how-thi...
Why the Uvira Conflict History and Displacement Crisis Persists
Explore the historical roots of the Uvira conflict in the DRC, from the 1994 Rwandan Genocide to the current displacement crisis and M23 rebel movements.
Explore the historical roots of the Uvira conflict in the DRC, from the 1994 Rwandan Genocide to the current displacement crisis and M23 rebel movements.
Why the Uvira Conflict History and Displacement Crisis Persists
Explore the historical roots of the Uvira conflict in the DRC, from the 1994 Rwandan Genocide to the current displacement crisis and M23 rebel movements.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Why the Uvira Conflict History and Displacement Crisis Persists
Explore the historical roots of the Uvira conflict in the DRC, from the 1994 Rwandan Genocide to the current displacement crisis and M23 rebel movements.
Explore the historical roots of the Uvira conflict in the DRC, from the 1994 Rwandan Genocide to the current displacement crisis and M23 rebel movements.
What History Tells Us About the Minnesota Troop Surge
Explore how the Minnesota troop surge, the Insurrection Act, and how Operation Metro Surge impacts civil rights and Black and Brown communities.
Explore how the Minnesota troop surge, the Insurrection Act, and how Operation Metro Surge impacts civil rights and Black and Brown communities.
What History Tells Us About the Minnesota Troop Surge
Explore how the Minnesota troop surge, the Insurrection Act, and how Operation Metro Surge impacts civil rights and Black and Brown communities.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
What History Tells Us About the Minnesota Troop Surge
Explore how the Minnesota troop surge, the Insurrection Act, and how Operation Metro Surge impacts civil rights and Black and Brown communities.
Explore how the Minnesota troop surge, the Insurrection Act, and how Operation Metro Surge impacts civil rights and Black and Brown communities.
U.S. Deportation Hubs: Why Ghana is Forcing Migrants into Danger
U.S. immigration policy is using Ghana as a hub for 'forced onward' deportations, bypassing legal protections and endangering lives in the African diaspora.
U.S. immigration policy is using Ghana as a hub for 'forced onward' deportations, bypassing legal protections and endangering lives in the African diaspora.
U.S. Deportation Hubs: Why Ghana is Forcing Migrants into Danger
U.S. immigration policy is using Ghana as a hub for 'forced onward' deportations, bypassing legal protections and endangering lives in the African diaspora.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
U.S. Deportation Hubs: Why Ghana is Forcing Migrants into Danger
U.S. immigration policy is using Ghana as a hub for 'forced onward' deportations, bypassing legal protections and endangering lives in the African diaspora.
U.S. immigration policy is using Ghana as a hub for 'forced onward' deportations, bypassing legal protections and endangering lives in the African diaspora.
Why the DOJ Lost the Fight for California Voter Privacy Rights
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit demanding personal data for 23 million California voters, citing illegal overreach and protecting voter privacy rights.
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit demanding personal data for 23 million California voters, citing illegal overreach and protecting voter privacy rights.
Why the DOJ Lost the Fight for California Voter Privacy Rights
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit demanding personal data for 23 million California voters, citing illegal overreach and protecting voter privacy rights.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Why the DOJ Lost the Fight for California Voter Privacy Rights
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit demanding personal data for 23 million California voters, citing illegal overreach and protecting voter privacy rights.
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit demanding personal data for 23 million California voters, citing illegal overreach and protecting voter privacy rights.
Why the Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown is Targeting Citizens
Explore the legal battle and civil rights crisis in Minneapolis as Operation Metro Surge targets US citizens and the Somali diaspora under the Insurrection Act.
Explore the legal battle and civil rights crisis in Minneapolis as Operation Metro Surge targets US citizens and the Somali diaspora under the Insurrection Act.
Why the Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown is Targeting Citizens
Explore the legal battle and civil rights crisis in Minneapolis as Operation Metro Surge targets US citizens and the Somali diaspora under the Insurrection Act.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Why the Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown is Targeting Citizens
Explore the legal battle and civil rights crisis in Minneapolis as Operation Metro Surge targets US citizens and the Somali diaspora under the Insurrection Act.
Explore the legal battle and civil rights crisis in Minneapolis as Operation Metro Surge targets US citizens and the Somali diaspora under the Insurrection Act.
Uganda’s 2026 Election: Why the Digital Blackout Matters
Discover how internet blackouts and digital authoritarianism shaped Uganda’s 2026 election under President Museveni’s long-standing administration.
Discover how internet blackouts and digital authoritarianism shaped Uganda’s 2026 election under President Museveni’s long-standing administration.
Uganda’s 2026 Election: Why the Digital Blackout Matters
Discover how internet blackouts and digital authoritarianism shaped Uganda’s 2026 election under President Museveni’s long-standing administration.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Uganda’s 2026 Election: Why the Digital Blackout Matters
Discover how internet blackouts and digital authoritarianism shaped Uganda’s 2026 election under President Museveni’s long-standing administration.
Discover how internet blackouts and digital authoritarianism shaped Uganda’s 2026 election under President Museveni’s long-standing administration.
Why New Federal Aid Rules Risk Black College Success
New federal aid rules link funding to graduate earnings. Learn how these Gainful Employment tests impact Black students, HBCUs, and the racial wealth gap.
New federal aid rules link funding to graduate earnings. Learn how these Gainful Employment tests impact Black students, HBCUs, and the racial wealth gap.
Why New Federal Aid Rules Risk Black College Success
New federal aid rules link funding to graduate earnings. Learn how these Gainful Employment tests impact Black students, HBCUs, and the racial wealth gap.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Why New Federal Aid Rules Risk Black College Success
New federal aid rules link funding to graduate earnings. Learn how these Gainful Employment tests impact Black students, HBCUs, and the racial wealth gap.
New federal aid rules link funding to graduate earnings. Learn how these Gainful Employment tests impact Black students, HBCUs, and the racial wealth gap.
Why Federal Law Enforcement Violence Is Sparking National Outrage
Explore the rise of federal law enforcement violence in cities like Minneapolis and Santa Ana, the history of ICE expansion, and the demand for accountability.
Explore the rise of federal law enforcement violence in cities like Minneapolis and Santa Ana, the history of ICE expansion, and the demand for accountability.
Why Federal Law Enforcement Violence Is Sparking National Outrage
Explore the rise of federal law enforcement violence in cities like Minneapolis and Santa Ana, the history of ICE expansion, and the demand for accountability.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Why Federal Law Enforcement Violence Is Sparking National Outrage
Explore the rise of federal law enforcement violence in cities like Minneapolis and Santa Ana, the history of ICE expansion, and the demand for accountability.
Explore the rise of federal law enforcement violence in cities like Minneapolis and Santa Ana, the history of ICE expansion, and the demand for accountability.
Why Did History Hide the Teenager Who Sparked the Bus Boycott?
Explore the life of Claudette Colvin, the teenager whose 1955 bus protest paved the way for the Montgomery boycott and the legal end of segregation.
Explore the life of Claudette Colvin, the teenager whose 1955 bus protest paved the way for the Montgomery boycott and the legal end of segregation.
Why Did History Hide the Teenager Who Sparked the Bus Boycott?
Explore the life of Claudette Colvin, the teenager whose 1955 bus protest paved the way for the Montgomery boycott and the legal end of segregation.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Why Did History Hide the Teenager Who Sparked the Bus Boycott?
Explore the life of Claudette Colvin, the teenager whose 1955 bus protest paved the way for the Montgomery boycott and the legal end of segregation.
Explore the life of Claudette Colvin, the teenager whose 1955 bus protest paved the way for the Montgomery boycott and the legal end of segregation.
Benin Citizenship for African Diaspora: Can You Go Home Again?
Benin's new Law 2024-31 allows the African diaspora to claim nationality through recognition. Discover the steps, legal rights, and the significance of Ouidah.
Benin's new Law 2024-31 allows the African diaspora to claim nationality through recognition. Discover the steps, legal rights, and the significance of Ouidah.
Benin Citizenship for African Diaspora: Can You Go Home Again?
Benin's new Law 2024-31 allows the African diaspora to claim nationality through recognition. Discover the steps, legal rights, and the significance of Ouidah.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Benin Citizenship for African Diaspora: Can You Go Home Again?
Benin's new Law 2024-31 allows the African diaspora to claim nationality through recognition. Discover the steps, legal rights, and the significance of Ouidah.
Benin's new Law 2024-31 allows the African diaspora to claim nationality through recognition. Discover the steps, legal rights, and the significance of Ouidah.
Somali TPS Termination: The History Behind a Midwest Crisis
Deep dive into Minnesota and Illinois sued to block a bigger wave of federal immigration agents. DHS ended Temporary Protected Status for many Somali immigrants and set a March 17, 2026 exit deadline. Minneapolis protests continued after…
Deep dive into Minnesota and Illinois sued to block a bigger wave of federal immigration agents. DHS ended Temporary Protected Status for many Somali immigrants and set a March 17, 2026 exit deadline. Minneapolis protests continued after…
Somali TPS Termination: The History Behind a Midwest Crisis
Deep dive into Minnesota and Illinois sued to block a bigger wave of federal immigration agents. DHS ended Temporary Protected Status for many Somali immigrants and set a March 17, 2026 exit deadline. Minneapolis protests continued after ICE killed Renee Good and federal officials defended the action. .
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January 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Somali TPS Termination: The History Behind a Midwest Crisis
Deep dive into Minnesota and Illinois sued to block a bigger wave of federal immigration agents. DHS ended Temporary Protected Status for many Somali immigrants and set a March 17, 2026 exit deadline. Minneapolis protests continued after…
Deep dive into Minnesota and Illinois sued to block a bigger wave of federal immigration agents. DHS ended Temporary Protected Status for many Somali immigrants and set a March 17, 2026 exit deadline. Minneapolis protests continued after…
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January 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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WHY RIKERS ISLAND REFORM FAILS AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS FIGHT AHEAD
Deep dive into a Rikers detainee filed a civil rights suit saying jail guards abused him during detention and the case adds pressure on city jail reform fights.
Deep dive into a Rikers detainee filed a civil rights suit saying jail guards abused him during detention and the case adds pressure on city jail reform fights.
January 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM
WHY RIKERS ISLAND REFORM FAILS AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS FIGHT AHEAD
Deep dive into a Rikers detainee filed a civil rights suit saying jail guards abused him during detention and the case adds pressure on city jail reform fights.
Deep dive into a Rikers detainee filed a civil rights suit saying jail guards abused him during detention and the case adds pressure on city jail reform fights.
Why Wilmington Must Learn Free Speech After Park Police Row
Wilmington settles a free speech lawsuit, mandating First Amendment training for officials after attempts to silence activists critical of law enforcement.
Wilmington settles a free speech lawsuit, mandating First Amendment training for officials after attempts to silence activists critical of law enforcement.
Why Wilmington Must Learn Free Speech After Park Police Row
Wilmington settles a free speech lawsuit, mandating First Amendment training for officials after attempts to silence activists critical of law enforcement.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Why Wilmington Must Learn Free Speech After Park Police Row
Wilmington settles a free speech lawsuit, mandating First Amendment training for officials after attempts to silence activists critical of law enforcement.
Wilmington settles a free speech lawsuit, mandating First Amendment training for officials after attempts to silence activists critical of law enforcement.
Is This Chicago Police Payout The End of Protest Brutality?
Chicago pays $875k to 25 protesters from 2020 uprisings. Explore the history of CPD brutality, the failure of the federal consent decree, and taxpayer impact.
Chicago pays $875k to 25 protesters from 2020 uprisings. Explore the history of CPD brutality, the failure of the federal consent decree, and taxpayer impact.
Is This Chicago Police Payout The End of Protest Brutality?
Chicago pays $875k to 25 protesters from 2020 uprisings. Explore the history of CPD brutality, the failure of the federal consent decree, and taxpayer impact.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Is This Chicago Police Payout The End of Protest Brutality?
Chicago pays $875k to 25 protesters from 2020 uprisings. Explore the history of CPD brutality, the failure of the federal consent decree, and taxpayer impact.
Chicago pays $875k to 25 protesters from 2020 uprisings. Explore the history of CPD brutality, the failure of the federal consent decree, and taxpayer impact.
The Hidden History Behind Global Housing Crises in Africa
Explore the historical roots of Africa's housing crisis, from gentrification in Ghana to land tenure in Kenya, and the ongoing struggle for housing justice.
Explore the historical roots of Africa's housing crisis, from gentrification in Ghana to land tenure in Kenya, and the ongoing struggle for housing justice.
The Hidden History Behind Global Housing Crises in Africa
Explore the historical roots of Africa's housing crisis, from gentrification in Ghana to land tenure in Kenya, and the ongoing struggle for housing justice.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The Hidden History Behind Global Housing Crises in Africa
Explore the historical roots of Africa's housing crisis, from gentrification in Ghana to land tenure in Kenya, and the ongoing struggle for housing justice.
Explore the historical roots of Africa's housing crisis, from gentrification in Ghana to land tenure in Kenya, and the ongoing struggle for housing justice.
DeSoto Parish Desegregation: Why Racial Gaps Still Haunt Schools
Federal oversight of DeSoto Parish schools ends after 60 years, raising concerns about persistent racial gaps in academic achievement and student discipline.
Federal oversight of DeSoto Parish schools ends after 60 years, raising concerns about persistent racial gaps in academic achievement and student discipline.
DeSoto Parish Desegregation: Why Racial Gaps Still Haunt Schools
Federal oversight of DeSoto Parish schools ends after 60 years, raising concerns about persistent racial gaps in academic achievement and student discipline.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
DeSoto Parish Desegregation: Why Racial Gaps Still Haunt Schools
Federal oversight of DeSoto Parish schools ends after 60 years, raising concerns about persistent racial gaps in academic achievement and student discipline.
Federal oversight of DeSoto Parish schools ends after 60 years, raising concerns about persistent racial gaps in academic achievement and student discipline.
Trump Election Order for Oregon and Washington Legal Impact
A Seattle judge blocked Trump’s 2025 order potentially protecting over 134,000 mail-in ballots in Oregon and Washington and upholding state control.
A Seattle judge blocked Trump’s 2025 order potentially protecting over 134,000 mail-in ballots in Oregon and Washington and upholding state control.
Trump Election Order for Oregon and Washington Legal Impact
A Seattle judge blocked Trump’s 2025 order potentially protecting over 134,000 mail-in ballots in Oregon and Washington and upholding state control.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Trump Election Order for Oregon and Washington Legal Impact
A Seattle judge blocked Trump’s 2025 order potentially protecting over 134,000 mail-in ballots in Oregon and Washington and upholding state control.
A Seattle judge blocked Trump’s 2025 order potentially protecting over 134,000 mail-in ballots in Oregon and Washington and upholding state control.
The Rising Tide: Youth Resistance and Tanzania Election Violence
Explore the rise of youth resistance in Tanzania amid 2025 election violence, state-led repression, and the growing struggle for democratic accountability.
Explore the rise of youth resistance in Tanzania amid 2025 election violence, state-led repression, and the growing struggle for democratic accountability.
The Rising Tide: Youth Resistance and Tanzania Election Violence
Explore the rise of youth resistance in Tanzania amid 2025 election violence, state-led repression, and the growing struggle for democratic accountability.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The Rising Tide: Youth Resistance and Tanzania Election Violence
Explore the rise of youth resistance in Tanzania amid 2025 election violence, state-led repression, and the growing struggle for democratic accountability.
Explore the rise of youth resistance in Tanzania amid 2025 election violence, state-led repression, and the growing struggle for democratic accountability.
Why is the Black maternal health crisis in California growing?
Deep dive into Black maternal health alarm in California: A California Black Media report tracked programs meant to lower pregnancy risks for Black mothers.
Deep dive into Black maternal health alarm in California: A California Black Media report tracked programs meant to lower pregnancy risks for Black mothers.
Why is the Black maternal health crisis in California growing?
Deep dive into Black maternal health alarm in California: A California Black Media report tracked programs meant to lower pregnancy risks for Black mothers.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Why is the Black maternal health crisis in California growing?
Deep dive into Black maternal health alarm in California: A California Black Media report tracked programs meant to lower pregnancy risks for Black mothers.
Deep dive into Black maternal health alarm in California: A California Black Media report tracked programs meant to lower pregnancy risks for Black mothers.