Michigan Agrees to Pay $600 Million to Victims of Flint Water Poisoning The state reportedly reached an agreement to pay the tens of thousands of people exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water for close to two years. Shani Saxon Aug 20, 2020 12:45PM EDT
Breaking Presents: Samora Pinderhughes, a Jazz Composer Writing Scores for the Movement The pianist and composer offers a cathartic affirmation of Black humanity and resistance on “The Transformation Suite.” Sameer Rao Oct 31, 2016 4:50PM EDT
Web Series Finds Comedy in Washington Heights' Gentrification Woes The team behind “Guap” took to Kickstarter to fund the series’ pilot. Sameer Rao Aug 11, 2016 6:00AM EDT
ICYMI: Listen to Vic Mensa's Heavy-Hitting Ode to Laquan McDonald, '16 Shots' The Chicago MC premiered the track on Ebro Darden’s Beats 1 radio show last week before it appeared on his surprise EP, “There’s A Lot Going On.” Sameer Rao Jun 6, 2016 3:49PM EDT
WATCH: Blackout For Human Rights' New #JusticeForFlint Short Doc “The Truth About Flint” features appearances from Musiq Soulchild, Jesse Williams, Flint mayor Karen Weaver and Flint residents. Sameer Rao Mar 23, 2016 4:13PM EDT
You Need to Watch Vic Mensa Perform '16 Shots' at #JUSTICEFORFLINT Mensa premiered the song—named for the number of times Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke shot Laquan McDonald—at Blackout for Human Rights’ #JUSTICEFORFLINT event. Sameer Rao Mar 1, 2016 11:45AM EST
