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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

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

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

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

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

Students select their meals during lunch break in the cafeteria on Dec. 12, 2022, at an elementary school in Scottsdale, Ariz. A bill that would provide free meals for all public school students in Virginia passed the Senate Education and Health Committee last week. The proposal would cost an estimated $346 million over the next two years.

Students select their meals during lunch break in the cafeteria on Dec. 12, 2022, at an elementary school in Scottsdale, Ariz. A bill that would …

Published on January 25, 2024

Participants in the Spelman College 136th commencement celebrate in College Park, Ga., in May 2023. Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts —- particularly from corporations and corporate foundations over the past several years.

Participants in the Spelman College 136th commencement celebrate in College Park, Ga., in May 2023. Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from …

Published on January 25, 2024

Sophia Danner-Okotie first saw the potential for scaling her clothing brand when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the boutiques and fairs that carried her designs.

Sophia Danner-Okotie first saw the potential for scaling her clothing brand when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the boutiques and fairs that carried her designs.

Published on January 18, 2024

This July 2019 image provided by the Sarah Cannon Research Institute shows Victoria Gray on her infusion day during a gene editing trial for sickle cell disease at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute and The Children’s Hospital At TriStar Centennial in Nashville, Tenn. Ms. Gray, the first patient to test the treatment, shared her experience with researchers at a scientific conference in 2023. She described suffering with terrible bouts of pain since childhood and receiving high-dose pain medications and sometimes blood transfusions. She described feeling she “was being reborn” the day she got the gene therapy.

This July 2019 image provided by the Sarah Cannon Research Institute shows Victoria Gray on her infusion day during a gene editing trial for sickle …

Published on December 14, 2023

Writer/producer Norman Lear, left, poses with actress Marla Gibbs after she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. Ms. Gibbs was a cast member on Mr. Lear’s television sitcom “The Jeffersons.”

Writer/producer Norman Lear, left, poses with actress Marla Gibbs after she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 20, 2021, in …

Published on December 7, 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

Virginia legislative candidate Susanna Gibson addresses the Women’s Summit in Virginia Beach, in September of 2022. Mrs. Gibson has denounced the disclosure of live videos on a pornographic website in which she and her husband engaged in sex acts.

Virginia legislative candidate Susanna Gibson addresses the Women’s Summit in Virginia Beach, in September of 2022. Mrs. Gibson has denounced the disclosure of live videos …

Published on September 14, 2023

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

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

In this 1921 image provided by the Library of Congress, smoke billows over Tulsa, Okla. An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effort to obtain some measure of legal justice by survivors of the deadly racist rampage.

In this 1921 image provided by the Library of Congress, smoke billows over Tulsa, Okla. An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations …

Published on July 13, 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

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

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

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

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