The Marines are set to have the first Black 4-star general in their 246-year history Lt. Gen. Michael Langley's nomination hearing to be general and commander of the United States Africa Command for the U.S. Marine Corps is set for Thursday. Jaclyn Diaz
Emmett Till's Chicago home will get money designated for preserving Black history A preservation organization said the home will get a share of $3 million in grants being distributed to 33 sites and organizations nationwide that are important pieces of African American history. The Associated Press
Cherokee tribe supports renaming Clingmans Dome in Smoky Mountains National Park The Cherokee Indians referred to the mountain as Kuwahi for hundreds of years, long before it was dubbed Clingmans Dome in 1859. Dustin Jones
Black gun owners have mixed feelings about the Supreme Court's concealed-carry ruling The United States has often been hostile toward Black gun ownership, but African Americans are the fastest growing demographic of armed weapons buyers in the country. Alana Wise
As calls grow to free Brittney Griner, Biden says he's spoken with her wife The White House said President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with Cherelle Griner on Wednesday, as more of the WNBA star's supporters publicly petition him to do more to secure her release. Rachel Treisman
Mike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history The 47-year-old hockey veteran was just named the general manager of the San Jose Sharks. Grier comes from a line of sports executives, with both his father and brother working in the NFL. Shruti Rajkumar
6 immigrants reflect on their complicated relationships with the 4th of July We asked people who immigrated to the United States what the day meant to them — and how their feelings about the holiday have changed since they first arrived. Elena Burnett
A racist Juneteenth sign at a Maine insurance agency sparks backlash online An image of the sign displayed on the front of the business was shared online Monday, gaining the attention of thousands across social media. Jonathan Franklin
In states where Juneteenth is still not a day off, activists see a missed opportunity It has been one year since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but in roughly half of the country it is still not an official day off. Juliana Kim
Biden officials may change how the U.S. defines racial and ethnic groups by 2024 The Biden administration is starting a process that could change how the U.S. census and federal surveys produce racial and ethnic data that is used for redistricting and civil rights enforcement. Hansi Lo Wang
