Black Community Development News Today

Violence erupted in the wake of an order to desegregate Boston public schools in 1974 — and a long struggle for educational equity preceded it. On PBS, "American Experience" tells the story.

What started as a search for ways to update infrastructure and develop more housing in Strong has led Mayor Daryell Howell to become a regional director for a new, statewide economic development organization aimed at helping small business owners and entrepreneurs raise capital.

Black business leaders in Arkansas introduced a new organization Thursday to advance business opportunities for Black-owned companies in the state.

The first Black finalist for mayor of the city, he was credited, along with the eventual winner, Raymond Flynn, with running a respectful, calming campaign.

An Arkansas Senate committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that its sponsor Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Jonesboro, said is aimed at effectively ending affirmative action in state and local government.

A coalition of homeless advocates called on Baltimore's mayor to use federal American Rescue Plan funding to address homelessness.

WBAL Radio 1090 AM - 'I need housing': Homeless advocates call on Baltimore City to use federal funding

Will Dent, the CEO of ABCD, is one of the Canton Repositorys Unsung Heroes for 2021.

In November, voters in Maine passed an amendment to the state constitution recognizing a “natural, inherent, and unalienable right to food."