Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. This pattern is emblematic of the "Pet to Threat" phenomenon, where Black women are initially lauded for their achievements but later face increased ...

Anti-racism advocates want to know why a white Longueuil woman who is accused of throwing boiling water at a 10-year-old Black boy earlier ... burns to his head, face, torso and back.

Black women face unique pressures and challenges in academia. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with professor Joy Gaston Gayles of NC State University about she's seen this play out in higher education.