Howard University and Google Research Collaborate to Expand A.I. Recognition of African American English

The DOJ lawsuit against California over voter rolls relates to federal enforcement of election integrity laws, which historically have been weaponized against Black voters through purges and registration barriers. School safety issues affect all students including those at HBCUs and in Black communities where gun violence disproportionately impacts youth. These stories reflect broader patterns of federal-state tension over civil rights protections.