America in Black and White

America in Black and White: Looking Ahead

On January 31, the BBC took a look at how black Americans are represented and what it means to be black in America today. The reporter traveled around the country to talk to leaders involved in politics, culture and activism about race. In Baltimore, the reporter attended one of PEG’s “Courageous Conversations About Race” summits.

New Lavender Book App Will Map Safe Spaces for Black Queer People

New Lavender Book App Will Map Safe Spaces for Black Queer People

By Jo Yurcaba—May 17, 2021 Black LGBTQ people face an increased risk of violence and harassment. A new app hopes to help change that. David Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, said Black queer and trans people have to worry about things...

Race in the Ranks: Investigating Racial Bias in the U.S. Military

Race in the Ranks: Investigating Racial Bias in the U.S. Military

By David Martin—March 21, 2021 More than 70 years after the armed services were integrated, it is still a fact of life in the U.S. military that African Americans are more likely to be disciplined and less likely to be promoted than Whites. Even the most successful...