The transatlantic slave trade was a dark chapter in history. From 1450 to 1888, European nations forcibly transported 12-15 million Africans across the Atlantic. This brutal system fueled Europe's industrial growth and colonial expansion. Yet, when slavery ended, the focus was on compensating slave owners, not the enslaved. In 1833, Britain paid £20 million to 46, 0...

Ben and Sara's journey on a popular reality TV show ended in a dramatic way. The couple, who had been dating for a while, decided to get married but Sara had some serious doubts. Ben's lack of interest in important social and political issues was a big concern for Sara. She found it strange that Ben hadn't given much thought to the Black Lives Matter movement, esp...

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, healthcare organizations have been reflecting on their role in health inequalities. The American Nurses Association, for instance, formed the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing and published a report revealing the historic mistreatment and exclusion of Black nurses. But is racism the only issue here? Some ...

Protests in New York City and Albany are demanding justice for Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died after being brutally beaten by correctional officers. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for assault, was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility in north Albany on December 9. The next day, he was beaten by at least three officers and died early on December...

The whispers began, and like a stormy breeze, they swept across social media, echoing the discontent of the masses. Why, many asked, was Kendrick Lamar, the renowned rapper from Compton, chosen to headline Super Bowl LIX's halftime show? The answer, or rather, the lack thereof, seemed to stir an uprising in Louisiana's very own Caesars Superdome, where the event was ...