Black History Month
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Black history booms as states restrict it
The backlash comes as historians find more stories that challenge the popular U.S. narrativeFeb 6, 2023 - Politics & PolicyHere are some key cuts from the AP African American Studies curriculum
The changes come after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R) administration tried to block the course.Updated Feb 3, 2023 - Politics & PolicyBreonna Taylor's boyfriend gets $2 million settlement over shooting
A portion of the money that Walker won in the settlement will be used for a scholarship fund for law students interested in civil rights law.Dec 13, 2022 - Politics & Policy"Still can't breathe": George Floyd remembered on 2-year anniversary of his murder
The U.S. has seen mixed progress on police reform in the two years since a white officer kneeled on Floyd's neck for nine minutes.May 25, 2022 - Politics & PolicyNew rules are limiting how teachers can teach Black History Month
Black History Month is here. So are critical race theory bans. Educators have to navigate this new world.Updated Feb 5, 2022 - Politics & PolicyThe major police reforms enacted since George Floyd's death
These are the first large-scale reforms since the Black Lives Matter movement started in 2013.Updated Sep 30, 2020 - Politics & Policy
All Black History Month stories
- Russell Contreras, author of Axios Latino
Feb 6, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Black history booms as states restrict it

Updated Feb 3, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Here are some key cuts from the AP African American Studies curriculum

Updated Jan 28, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Why Memphis' specialized police unit is under fire after Tyre Nichols' death

Updated Jan 28, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Memphis Police disband Scorpion unit after Tyre Nichols footage release

Jan 26, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Memphis police chief: 5 officers responsible for "physical abuse" of Tyre Nichols

Jan 20, 2023 - Politics & Policy
5 first responders plead not guilty to charges from Elijah McClain's death

- Russell Contreras, author of Axios Latino
Dec 19, 2022 - Politics & Policy
U.S. anti-poverty advocate to lead new Yale theology center
