African american news

Here are some recent news stories and updates related to the African American community:

Politics and Government

• The Biden Administration has announced plans to increase funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to improve access to higher education for underrepresented students. (Source: The Hill)
• The Congressional Black Caucus has introduced a bill to address police brutality and systemic racism in the criminal justice system. (Source: CNN)
• The NAACP has launched a campaign to increase voter registration and turnout among African Americans in the 2022 midterm elections. (Source: The Root)

Education

• A new study has found that African American students are more likely to be suspended or expelled from school than their white peers, despite similar behavior. (Source: The New York Times)
• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has launched a campaign to improve access to quality education for African American students, including increasing funding for HBCUs and MSIs. (Source: The Grio)
• A new report has found that African American students are underrepresented in gifted and talented programs, despite being overrepresented in special education programs. (Source: Education Week)

Health

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that African Americans are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, with higher rates of hospitalization and death. (Source: CNN)
• A new study has found that African American women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, despite having similar rates of diagnosis. (Source: The New York Times)
• The National Medical Association has launched a campaign to increase diversity in the medical profession, including increasing the number of African American physicians and researchers. (Source: The Root)

Business and Economy

• A new report has found that African American-owned businesses are growing at a slower rate than businesses owned by other racial and ethnic groups. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The National Urban League has launched a campaign to increase access to capital and resources for African American entrepreneurs and small business owners. (Source: The Grio)
• A new study has found that African Americans are more likely to be employed in low-wage jobs than white Americans, despite having similar levels of education. (Source: The New York Times)

Social Justice

• The Black Lives Matter movement has continued to gain momentum, with protests and demonstrations taking place across the country in response to police brutality and systemic racism. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new report has found that African Americans are more likely to be stopped and searched by police than white Americans, despite similar rates of crime. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The NAACP has launched a campaign to address police brutality and systemic racism in the criminal justice system, including increasing funding for community-based programs and increasing accountability for police officers. (Source: The Root)

I hope this information is helpful.