World & Nation
The Justice Department will investigate whether the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department engaged in a pattern or practice of excessive force.
Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris said to National Assn. of Black Journalists members that former President Trump had a long history of using racist tropes — and of discriminating against Black people in particular.
Sept. 17, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Donald Trump’s and JD Vance’s lies about pets being eaten in Ohio continues the centuries-long mistreatment of Haitian immigrants to the U.S.
Science & Medicine
Scientists say microscopic black holes could explain the elusive “dark matter” that makes up a quarter of all matter in the universe. But can it be proven?
Movies
Also this week: A new 35mm print of ‘Shampoo,’ a 4K restoration of ‘Paris, Texas,’ ‘Mi Vida Loca,’ a generous Beyond Fest lineup, news about Sundance and more.
Sept. 13, 2024
The Congressional Black Caucus has issued new guidelines for corporations to use in adopting their diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Sept. 9, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
The Black List is known for highlighting unproduced screenplays and vaulting titles like ‘Spotlight’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ into the zeitgeist. It’s now expanding into fiction.
Sept. 4, 2024
Through her crossword puzzles, Juliana Pache enters a white-dominated space and educates users on Black Latinx culture.
Aug. 30, 2024
Opinion
Black people represent only 8% of the city’s population but make up 34% of the unhoused. Centuries of American racism create the effects we see today.
Sept. 1, 2024
Television
“Dear White People” writer and director Justin Simien discusses his MGM+ docuseries that explores the history of Black cinema and the obstacles it has faced from the silent era to present.