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Makia Green stands outside her Washington home on June 12. As a Black student who was raised by a single mother, Ms. Green believes she benefited from a program that gave preference to students of color from economically disadvantaged backgrounds when she was admitted over a decade ago to the University of Rochester. As a borrower who still owes just more than $20,000 on her undergraduate student loans, she has been counting on President Biden’s promised debt relief to wipe nearly all that away. Now, both affirmative action and the student loan cancellation plan — policies that disproportionately help Black students — could soon be dismantled by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Makia Green stands outside her Washington home on June 12. As a Black student who was raised by a single mother, Ms. Green believes she …

Published on June 22, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer congratulates Vice President Kamala Harris after she made history for casting the most tie-breaking votes in the Senate when she voted Tuesday to confirm a new federal judge in Washington, D.C.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer congratulates Vice President Kamala Harris after she made history for casting the most tie-breaking votes in the Senate when she …

Published on December 7, 2023

Constance Guthrie, who is 74, sits in a hospital-style bed propped up by a pillow. Her daughter, Jessica Guthrie, stands next to the bed, smiling. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 66. About 14% of Black people in America over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s, compared with 10% of white people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disparity is likely even more, because many Black people aren’t correctly diagnosed.

Constance Guthrie, who is 74, sits in a hospital-style bed propped up by a pillow. Her daughter, Jessica Guthrie, stands next to the bed, smiling. …

Published on July 13, 2023

Champion runner Caster Semenya wins a potentially landmark legal victory Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by sports rules that force her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete in major competitions.

Champion runner Caster Semenya wins a potentially landmark legal victory Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by sports …

Published on July 13, 2023

Jennifer Cummings, left, applauds in response to remarks by her sister, Adia Cummings, during the funeral of their father, Rep. Cummings.

Jennifer Cummings, left, applauds in response to remarks by her sister, Adia Cummings, during the funeral of their father, Rep. Cummings.

Published on October 31, 2019

Mitch McConnell spoke to reporters Wednesday for the first time since his second freezing episode last week. He said that he has “no announcements” to make about stepping down, and said, “I’m going to finish my term as leader, and I’m going to finish my Senate term.”

Mitch McConnell spoke to reporters Wednesday for the first time since his second freezing episode last week. He said that he has “no announcements” to …

Published on September 7, 2023

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams holds high the Venus Rosewater Dish trophy she was awarded after clinching the women’s singles final last Saturday. She also received a $2.9 million prize.

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams holds high the Venus Rosewater Dish trophy she was awarded after clinching the women’s singles final last Saturday. She also received …

Published on July 17, 2015

Mandisa was born near Sacramento, Calif., and grew up singing in church. She gained stardom after finishing ninth on “American Idol” in 2006.

Mandisa was born near Sacramento, Calif., and grew up singing in church. She gained stardom after finishing ninth on “American Idol” in 2006.

Published on April 25, 2024

Angelica Lyons' pain persisted throughout her pregnancy that started in 2019. She said medical staff constantly second-guessed her pain levels and concerns.

Angelica Lyons' pain persisted throughout her pregnancy that started in 2019. She said medical staff constantly second-guessed her pain levels and concerns.

Published on June 29, 2023

Pamela White, whose son Dararius Evans was killed in 2019, was initially denied compensation by Louisiana’s program because officials blamed her son for his own death. She eventually won.

Pamela White, whose son Dararius Evans was killed in 2019, was initially denied compensation by Louisiana’s program because officials blamed her son for his own …

Published on February 8, 2024

Serena Williams shows the drive and intensity that propelled her to her third straight victory in the U.S. Open. She easily beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in two sets to claim her 18th grand slam title.

Serena Williams shows the drive and intensity that propelled her to her third straight victory in the U.S. Open. She easily beat Caroline Wozniacki of …

Published on September 12, 2014

Derry Oliver, 17, right, hugs her mother, also Derry Oliver, during a Feb. 9 visit to a playground in New York. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the younger Oliver embraced therapy as she struggled with the isolation of remote learning, even as her mother pushed back.

Derry Oliver, 17, right, hugs her mother, also Derry Oliver, during a Feb. 9 visit to a playground in New York. During the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Published on February 15, 2024

The execution room at the Oregon State Penitentiary is pictured on Nov. 18, 2011, in Salem, Ore. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on Dec. 13 she is commuting the sentences of the 17 prison inmates in Oregon who have been sentenced to death to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

The execution room at the Oregon State Penitentiary is pictured on Nov. 18, 2011, in Salem, Ore. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on Dec. 13 …

Published on December 15, 2022

Bobbie Boyd talks Aug. 9about this summer’s heat in her apartment that she shares with her 15-year-old grandson, Jeremiah Williams, in Fayetteville, Ark. On a fixed income, Ms. Boyd sacrifices meals, health care, and car insurance among other necessities, to pay rent and keep cool in the midst of this summer’s prolonged heat waves.

Bobbie Boyd talks Aug. 9about this summer’s heat in her apartment that she shares with her 15-year-old grandson, Jeremiah Williams, in Fayetteville, Ark. On a …

Published on August 10, 2023

Strikeout phenom Mo’Ne Davis fires a pitch for Philadelphia in her historic 4-0 win over Tennessee.

Strikeout phenom Mo’Ne Davis fires a pitch for Philadelphia in her historic 4-0 win over Tennessee.

Published on August 25, 2014

The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River in Baltimore on Tuesday. The bridge fell after the cargo ship Dali lost power and rammed a bridge support.

The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River in Baltimore on Tuesday. The bridge fell after the cargo ship Dali lost power and …

Published on March 28, 2024

Sarah Collins Rudolph and her husband, George Rudolph, discuss the results of the 2016 presidential election in this Nov. 16, 2016, photo taken in their home in Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Rudolph was blinded in one eye and lost her sister, Addie Mae Collins, in the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala.

Sarah Collins Rudolph and her husband, George Rudolph, discuss the results of the 2016 presidential election in this Nov. 16, 2016, photo taken in their …

Published on October 8, 2020

People protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington on June 29. Days after the Supreme Court outlawed affirmative action in college admissions, activists say they will sue Harvard over its use of legacy preferences for children of alumni.

People protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington on June 29. Days after the Supreme Court outlawed affirmative action in college admissions, activists say they …

Published on July 6, 2023

A cyclist rides past the sign outside Google offices in Sunnyvale, Calif., last Thursday. Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s cloud computing contract with the Israeli government.

A cyclist rides past the sign outside Google offices in Sunnyvale, Calif., last Thursday. Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over …

Published on April 25, 2024

Research and health surveillance data point to a growing mental health crisis among Black youth over decades. Between 1991 and 2019, Black adolescents had the highest increase among any racial or ethnic group in prevalence of suicide attempts — a rise of nearly 80%.

Research and health surveillance data point to a growing mental health crisis among Black youth over decades. Between 1991 and 2019, Black adolescents had the …

Published on June 8, 2023

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