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Why the Global South Cobalt Scramble Threatens African Sovereignty
Explore the ‘New Scramble for Africa’ as global powers fight for cobalt and lithium, and how African nations are resisting to protect their resource sovereignty.
Will HUD Housing Protections Stop Systemic Black Homelessness?
An appeals court blocked federal housing rules that would have added barriers for low-income Black families, preserving the "Housing First" model and Fair Housing Act.
Why the Federal Judge Blocked the Race Data Mandate Today
A federal judge blocked the ACTS rule requiring colleges to report student race data, citing procedural errors and the massive administrative burden on schools.
Why Is the 2026 Mail-In Voting Lawsuit Defending Black Rights?
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a coalition of 24 states in a federal lawsuit challenging a new Executive Order that restricts mail-in voting.
Why CT Black Advocates Are Fighting Organ Donation Myths
CT leaders tackle medical mistrust to improve organ donation rates and close the health equity gap for Black patients waiting for life-saving transplants.
Will Ancestral Graves Stop the $600 Million RiverPlex MegaPark?
Modeste residents sue to halt the $600M RiverPlex MegaPark, fighting to protect ancestral graves and public health in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.”
Kenya Biofuels Regulations: Can Clean Energy Fix Decades of Injustice?
Kenya has officially moved into a new regulatory phase for its biofuels sector, focusing on bioethanol and biogas in a significant environmental justice shift.
FBI Whistleblower Lawsuit and the Integrity of Justice Systems
Two former agents sue the FBI over a political purge, raising concerns about COINTELPRO-style tactics and the integrity of modern civil rights protections.
Why a Russian Tanker in Havana Ignites a Global Energy Crisis
A Russian oil tanker’s arrival in Havana highlights Cuba’s worst energy crisis in decades, geopolitical tensions, and the impact on Afro-Cuban communities.
How Haiti Gang Attacks Threaten National Food Security Today
Haiti’s gang violence in the Artibonite region triggers a food security crisis. Explore the history, the rise of Gran Grif, and the impact of illegal arms flows.
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