Christopher Rhodes

South Carolina , and particularly its Black voters, are set to play a significant role in choosing the 2028 Democratic presidential candidate. The state has been chosen to lead the Democratic primary season, continuing the priority that the party has given to the state in recent years. Progressive Democrats, however, are concerned that the state's more moderate Democratic voters may privilege the centrist wing of the party.

Attending HBCUs provides meaningful experiences for students and significantly improves their life outcomes after graduation. Those are the takeaways from a landmark survey shared with Blavity that polled alumni from dozens of Black schools, affirming the benefits of attending HBCUs at a time when these institutions are under scrutiny. New survey documents professional success, personal satisfaction of HBCU alumni On Friday, an invitation-only ceremony was held at Martha’s Vineyard to unveil the first set of results from “Proof of Promise: The Lasting Value and Impact of an HBCU Education,” a survey of alumni of dozens of HBCUs concerning their college experiences and post-graduation success. Friday’s event revealed results from data gathered from graduates of the classes of 2010 through 2025 at 40 different four-year HBCUs. The data from these recent alumni reveal that they are thriving in comparison to others. One of the most striking results is that 70% of these recent HBCU...

A bizarre conspiracy theory circulating online has combined two popular targets of right-wing hatred: rap music and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The wild theory accuses the US government of financially supporting hip hop music, alleging that Trump's dismantling of USAID is responsible for rap music falling from the top of the music charts.

A Los Angeles Police Department officer who revealed multiple examples of racism within the city's police force is now the one facing legal trouble, as he is charged with over a dozen felonies for making the recordings of his fellow officers. The cop's legal team is fiercely defending the officer, arguing that he did not violate eavesdropping laws and condemning authorities for punishing him rather than the racist cops he exposed.

As more primary races come to an end around the United States, Democrats and Republicans are squaring off for a high-stakes Election Day this November to determine control of Congress. The youngest member of Congress , however, has also become the first member to secure reelection, and the Florida Democrat has now turned to boosting other party members in their races.

As more primary races come to an end around the United States, Democrats and Republicans are squaring off for a high-stakes Election Day this November to determine control of Congress.

One of the most high-profile primary races of the 2026 midterm cycle played out in Michigan , with a progressive Democratic Senate candidate defeating a centrist, establishment-backed Democratic opponent. Now, attention turns to the general election, in which Democrats have to be concerned about healing intraparty divisions in order to compete with the GOP for a pivotal Senate seat.

Former Rep. Cori Bush fell short Tuesday in her attempt to unseat Rep. Wesley Bell, the man who defeated her two years ago to represent the St.

Pope Leo has further fueled discussions about his heritage by seemingly acknowledging his multiracial background. The pope's comments, made as part of a larger conversation about being an American pope, are the closest that the head of the Catholic Church has made about his family's racial history, which has been a topic of discussion since he assumed leadership of the world's largest religious organization.

In an unusual result in one of the key primary races to be decided Tuesday, a Trump-backed Republican lost a U.S. House race to a candidate who was no longer running for the position. The surprise outcome boosts Democrats' chances of holding onto the battleground seat and makes it increasingly likely that there will be no Black Republicans serving in the House next year.