Appreciate everyone who spoke with me for this story, including Verene A. Shepherd Brian Tamuka Kagoro Martin Okumu-Masiga Justin Hansford Makmid Kamara, and kudos to two amazing editors, Frank Jack Daniel and Kat Stafford

Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of an international tribunal on atrocities dating to the transatlantic trade of enslaved people, with the United States backing a U.N. panel at the heart of the effort. reuters.com/world/slavery-…

This week’s episode of The Amendment is a conversation with Stacey Abrams, who is using her political imagination to counter the culture war narrative around DEI — which she frames as unfinished business in perfecting our democracy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️

Now officially President of #Senegal . Bassirou #Diomaye Faye takes oath of office. At 44, he is Senegal’s youngest president ever, and the country’s fifth since independence in 1960.

'I knew it was historical for African-American actors - that finally on prime-time TV our story was going to be told. We didn't think anybody was going to watch it,' Louis Gossett Jr. said in an earlier interview about 'Roots.'

What a legend.

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Linda Martell, Country’s Lost Pioneer

She was the first Black female solo artist to play the Grand Ole Opry, but her promising country career was plagued by racism and ended almost as quickly as it began.

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Today @columbianjourn unveiled a bust of Ida B Wells, honoring her legacy of courage, truthtelling and integrity. She was a pioneering investigative and data journalist. An inspiration for this and all time.

March 25 (Reuters) - United Nations chief Antonio Guterres called on Monday for reparations over the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved people as a way to tackle its legacy in today's society, including systemic racism. -- Via Catarina Demony reuters.com/world/un-chief…

'If nobody gonna see us, I'm glad that our people see us,' said 'The Color Purple' actor Danielle Brooks, referencing the film's lack of nominations throughout the 2024 awards season.

Great NAACP Image Awards recap via Danielle Broadway: reuters.com/lifestyle/the-…

NEW: Experts & fans view Beyoncé's foray into the genre as a reclamation & homage to the legacy of Black Americans within country music & culture. They say Beyoncé, who was born and raised in Houston, is now walking in the footsteps of many acclaimed Black country music legends.

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“When you especially are talking about Black women whistleblowers, the biggest issue is that, first of all, people don’t listen to Black women anyway, right?”

Job update: I’m now Europe Race & Justice correspondent Reuters, still based in Paris. Excited to continue covering issues around racism and inequalities in France and further afield. Send tips, say hi: [email protected]

NEWS: I'm thrilled to share Bianca Flowers, Disha Raychaudhuri & Layli Foroudi have joined Reuters' Global Race and Justice team. They will pursue ambitious projects focusing on race, identity and social justice and collaborate with bureaus across our global newsroom.reutersagency.com/en/media-cente…

NEW w/ Kat Stafford: Biden's strength among Black voters nationwide is less certain, as they question Democrats' commitment to voting rights, tackling white supremacy and other issues dear to them. reuters.com/world/us/enthu…

Nearly a dozen voters, rights advocates and civil rights leaders interviewed by Reuters said Biden’s campaign has a messaging disconnect on the ground in Black communities across the nation, including Georgia, where 33% of the population is Black
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