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From farmers to churches, residents across the country are working together to provide free food for those in need this holiday season. capitalbnews.org/collard-gree...
Why Fresh Collard Greens Are Becoming a Holiday Lifeline in These Communities
From farmers to churches, residents across the country are working together to provide free food for those in need this holiday season.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
From farmers to churches, residents across the country are working together to provide free food for those in need this holiday season. capitalbnews.org/collard-gree...
Many of those choosing not to head home have instead created a sense of community with their classmates. capitalbnews.org/hbcu-student...
The HBCU Students Staying on Campus During the Holidays — And Loving It
Many of those choosing not to head home have instead created a sense of community with their classmates.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Many of those choosing not to head home have instead created a sense of community with their classmates. capitalbnews.org/hbcu-student...
Black college students and Black borrowers could be impacted by the shuffling of agency responsibilities. https://capitalbnews.org/department-education-student-loans-repayment-trump/
Attack on the Department of Education: What Black Borrowers Need to Know
Black college students and Black borrowers could be impacted by the shuffling of agency responsibilities.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Black college students and Black borrowers could be impacted by the shuffling of agency responsibilities. https://capitalbnews.org/department-education-student-loans-repayment-trump/
This month, federal troops were deployed to Democratic-led cities throughout North Carolina, even as a federal judge ruled the administration’s 30-day takeover of Washington, D.C., this summer was unlawful. https://capitalbnews.org/trump-national-guard-city-updates/
A City-by-City Breakdown of Trump’s Immigration Raids and Troop Deployments
The Trump administration has deployed federal troops into at least nine cities, and there are no signs of a slowdown.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This month, federal troops were deployed to Democratic-led cities throughout North Carolina, even as a federal judge ruled the administration’s 30-day takeover of Washington, D.C., this summer was unlawful. https://capitalbnews.org/trump-national-guard-city-updates/
A federal judge in Virginia on Monday dismissed criminal charges filed against New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James, finding the handpicked appointment of the prosecutor assigned to the case was unconstitutional.
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Judge Dismisses Charges Against N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James
Experts warn of the growing target of Black women in public office after President Donald Trump’s first administration set the groundwork.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A federal judge in Virginia on Monday dismissed criminal charges filed against New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James, finding the handpicked appointment of the prosecutor assigned to the case was unconstitutional.
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Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has passed away. She was 111. In recent years, her and other survivors have advocated for making the site a protected landmark to honor the community.
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Inside the Battle to Preserve ‘Black Wall Street’
Establishing the Tulsa neighborhood as a protected landmark would honor a community that was lost to a racist massacre, advocates say.
capitalbnews.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has passed away. She was 111. In recent years, her and other survivors have advocated for making the site a protected landmark to honor the community.
https://capitalbnews.org/black-wall-street-national-monument/
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“Striking down Mississippi’s law would mandate massive nationwide overhauls of essential post-election activities and destabilize election administration,” Joshua Tom, the legal director of the ACLU of Mississippi, told Capital B.
Supreme Court Case Threatens Mail-in Ballots for Black Voters
Various historical barriers to casting ballots in person make having a mail-in option crucial.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“Striking down Mississippi’s law would mandate massive nationwide overhauls of essential post-election activities and destabilize election administration,” Joshua Tom, the legal director of the ACLU of Mississippi, told Capital B.
The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder.
Two Little Ohio Boys Lost Their Mom to Gun Violence. A Grand Jury Indicted the Police Officer Who Shot Her.
An attorney for Young’s family called the outcome “an American tragedy.”
capitalbnews.org
November 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder.
“If your crime is being poor, you won’t be able to get your record clear because it’s costly,” said Sheena Meade of the Clean Slate Initiative. “You have to get an attorney, you have to jump through hoops, you have to take off work — it’s just really complicated.”
‘Clean Slate’ Laws Could Help Millions of Black Americans Clear Their Records
Advocates say automatic expungement could open doors to jobs, housing, and a fresh start for millions long held back by old convictions.
capitalbnews.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“If your crime is being poor, you won’t be able to get your record clear because it’s costly,” said Sheena Meade of the Clean Slate Initiative. “You have to get an attorney, you have to jump through hoops, you have to take off work — it’s just really complicated.”
How can our organization be the most effective window and mirror for audiences – uncovering stories that create real impact in the lives of the community members we serve? Well, we have a plan!
Capital B in the Next Three: Our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
We’re thrilled to share our three-year strategic plan — a road map for how our organization can continue making an impact.
capitalbnews.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How can our organization be the most effective window and mirror for audiences – uncovering stories that create real impact in the lives of the community members we serve? Well, we have a plan!
Sharon Brown, director of the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery, assembles gunshot wound kits to deliver to victims in Jackson, Mississippi. Brown uses donations and her own money to put the kits together,
After DOJ Pulls Millions for Public Safety, Nonprofits and Neighborhoods Step In
With or without government support, this Jackson woman keeps fighting for safety and justice
capitalbnews.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Sharon Brown, director of the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery, assembles gunshot wound kits to deliver to victims in Jackson, Mississippi. Brown uses donations and her own money to put the kits together,
The trucks in Northeastern Louisiana no longer carry cotton. They haul the raw materials of a different kind of empire: one spun not from fiber, but from fiber optics.
Meta’s AI Data Center Sparks a Crisis in the Bible Belt Over the Power of Faith
In rural Louisiana, white and Black churches see the company's plan to build America's biggest AI complex very differently.
capitalbnews.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The trucks in Northeastern Louisiana no longer carry cotton. They haul the raw materials of a different kind of empire: one spun not from fiber, but from fiber optics.
Across the country, from California to Virginia, Black Americans’ ability to influence elections is at stake.
‘We Don’t Want Voices Silenced’: Black Voting Power at Risk in Redistricting Battle
Across the country, from California to Virginia, Black Americans’ ability to influence elections is at stake.
capitalbnews.org
November 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Across the country, from California to Virginia, Black Americans’ ability to influence elections is at stake.
An attorney for Young’s family called the outcome “an American tragedy.” capitalbnews.org/ohio-mom-kil...
Two Little Ohio Boys Lost Their Mom to Gun Violence. A Grand Jury Indicted the Police Officer Who Shot Her.
An attorney for Young’s family called the outcome “an American tragedy.”
capitalbnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
An attorney for Young’s family called the outcome “an American tragedy.” capitalbnews.org/ohio-mom-kil...
Various historical barriers to casting ballots in person make having a mail-in option crucial. https://capitalbnews.org/black-voting-rights-mississippi-mail-in-case/
Supreme Court Case Threatens Mail-in Ballots for Black Voters
Various historical barriers to casting ballots in person make having a mail-in option crucial.
capitalbnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Various historical barriers to casting ballots in person make having a mail-in option crucial. https://capitalbnews.org/black-voting-rights-mississippi-mail-in-case/
With or without government support, this Jackson woman keeps fighting for safety and justice. https://capitalbnews.org/gun-violence-prevention-scaling-safety/
After DOJ Pulls Millions for Public Safety, Nonprofits and Neighborhoods Step In
With or without government support, this Jackson woman keeps fighting for safety and justice
capitalbnews.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With or without government support, this Jackson woman keeps fighting for safety and justice. https://capitalbnews.org/gun-violence-prevention-scaling-safety/
Capital B’s national politics reporter, Brandon Tensley, has won a 2025 Anthem Award. www.anthemawards.com/winners/list...
Entry - Anthem Awards
Brought to you by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Capital B’s national politics reporter, Brandon Tensley, has won a 2025 Anthem Award. www.anthemawards.com/winners/list...
In rural Louisiana, white and Black churches see the company's plan to build North America's biggest AI complex very differently. https://capitalbnews.org/meta-richland-parish-ai-data-center/
Meta’s AI Data Center Sparks a Divide Among the Faithful in the Bible Belt
In rural Louisiana, white and Black churches see the company's plan to build America's biggest AI complex very differently.
capitalbnews.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In rural Louisiana, white and Black churches see the company's plan to build North America's biggest AI complex very differently. https://capitalbnews.org/meta-richland-parish-ai-data-center/
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November 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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In the 13 states with clean slate legislation, over 5 million Black adults are eligible to clear their entire records, according to research by the Clean Slate Initiative. capitalbnews.org/clean-slate-...
Your Permanent Record Really Stays With You Unless ‘Clean Slate’ Legislation Passes
In the 13 states with clean slate legislation, over 5 million Black adults are eligible to clear their entire records, according to research by the Clean Slate Initiative.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In the 13 states with clean slate legislation, over 5 million Black adults are eligible to clear their entire records, according to research by the Clean Slate Initiative. capitalbnews.org/clean-slate-...
Black women in LA County are leading a movement that demands a transition that prioritizes community health, equitable redevelopment, and reparative justice.
In the Shadow of Oil Rigs, Black Women Are Reclaiming Their Neighborhoods
From the courts to city streets, Black women organizers are proving climate solutions start at the neighborhood level.
capitalbnews.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Black women in LA County are leading a movement that demands a transition that prioritizes community health, equitable redevelopment, and reparative justice.
Critics say the U.S. Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi would be unrecognizable to its Reconstruction-era founders and to many who served in the present day.
From Fighting the Klan to Fighting DEI: The Justice Department’s Shift on Civil Rights
Former DOJ prosecutors say the agency that once protected Black communities now works against them.
capitalbnews.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Critics say the U.S. Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi would be unrecognizable to its Reconstruction-era founders and to many who served in the present day.
We’re thrilled to share our three-year strategic plan, which is a road map for how our uniquely valuable and ambitious news organization can continue making an impact on a local and national level, while future-proofing ourselves for changes we can’t control.
Capital B in the Next Three: Our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
A mirror and a window. After launching in 2022, Capital B’s first few years were characterized by a sense of discovery and possibility. Our staff has worked hard to learn how to best serve and reach…
capitalbnews.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We’re thrilled to share our three-year strategic plan, which is a road map for how our uniquely valuable and ambitious news organization can continue making an impact on a local and national level, while future-proofing ourselves for changes we can’t control.
A coalition of Black and Latino residents in this South Central neighborhood are organizing around the threats facing everyone, regardless of their race or residency status. capitalbnews.org/south-la-bla... (in collab with @lapublicpress.bsky.social)
Black and Latino Residents Unite to Defend South LA Amid ICE Raids and Aid Cuts
As immigration arrests hit 540 weekly and cuts to SNAP threaten families, neighbors are launching mutual aid hubs to keep one another safe.
capitalbnews.org
November 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A coalition of Black and Latino residents in this South Central neighborhood are organizing around the threats facing everyone, regardless of their race or residency status. capitalbnews.org/south-la-bla... (in collab with @lapublicpress.bsky.social)
The shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, ended late Wednesday.
Federal Spending Bill Contains Bitter Medicine for Black Americans
Black federal workers narrowly averted being furloughed in a government shutdown, but face deep cuts to the federal budget, impacting workforce training and treatment for substance abuse and mental…
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November 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, ended late Wednesday.