Articles

  • 1 week ago | newsone.com | Shannon Dawson

    Tamara Lanier has reached a historic settlement with Harvard University, ending a years-long legal battle over the possession of rare 19th-century photographs of enslaved individuals—including her great-great-great-grandfather, Renty, and his daughter, Delia.

  • 1 week ago | newsone.com | Shannon Dawson

    Richard Claytor and Ron Bell, two dedicated community leaders from Boston, Massachusetts, have developed a crucial resource to help Black residents and other communities of color navigate increasing immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

  • 1 week ago | madamenoire.com | Shannon Dawson

    First dates can be nerve-wracking. There’s a lot to consider: what to say, what to wear, and whether there’ll be a spark. All that overthinking can quickly turn excitement into anxiety. To top things off, if you’re someone who dives deep into research before a first date, scouring social media or analyzing every detail, you might actually be setting yourself up for disappointment.

  • 1 week ago | madamenoire.com | Shannon Dawson

    It can be hard to get up out of bed and get your mind rolling after a beautiful vacation with friends and family. When you get to work, the struggle continues. Your brain feels like it’s turned to mush as you struggle to concentrate on your growing list of tasks and responsibilities.

  • 1 week ago | kysdc.com | Shannon Dawson

    Updated: May 23, 2025 at 10 AM ESTBlack women have long been celebrated for their educational achievements, but does the narrative still hold true that they are the “most educated” in 2025? Recent data suggests that Black women are still making significant strides in higher education, though broader challenges remain.