Black Stories You May Have Missed in 2024

A collage of some of the people and places highlighted in Capital B's reporting in 2024.

As 2024 comes to a close, Capital B is reflecting on some of the stories that resonated most with readers and our staff. These stories published this year highlight the brilliance, strength, and creativity of Black people in the face of both triumphs and challenges.

At Capital B, we continuously tell unique stories that center Black voices and culture, including political shifts, cultural milestones, and the trailblazers breaking barriers. From moments of resilience to innovative ways of building community, these 10 stories reflect a historic year. 

Gary Youth Basketball League Builds Community Through the Game

Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

Founded by a former West Side basketball player, At All Cost Youth Basketball League is for kids ages 5 to 13.

Brittany Martin, Convicted for Protesting Police Brutality, Is Home at Last

Christina Carrega

The 36-year-old had been separated from her five children for 925 days, but nationwide advocacy and legal battles helped her gain early release.

Why Indiana’s Blackest Counties Are Denied Judge Elections

Calvin Davis

Since the early 1970s, voters in Lake, Marion, and St. Joseph counties have not been allowed to choose their judges.

Blazing The Trail: Atlanta’s Black Women Fire Chiefs

Madeline Thigpen

Rosemary Cloud, Toni Washington, Marion McDaniel, and Latosha Clemons have carved a unique path in the industry.

The Long Road to Reopening Hospitals in the Rural South

Aallyah Wright

When a rural hospital closes, there’s usually no turning back. Yet, these communities in Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee worked across racial lines despite painful histories.

Planting Hope: Gary’s Urban Gardens Foster Community and Healing

Jenae Barnes

Residents are turning empty plots into sources of community pride and sustainability in the battle against food insecurity.

His Father Bankrupted the Klan. He Wants to Keep Fighting for Justice in Congress.

Brandon Tensley

Shomari Figures is organizing his campaign in Alabama around issues such as boosting access to health care and protecting the right to vote.

Fulton County Program That Reduced Jail Overcrowding Is Ending

Alyssa Johnson

The federally funded program optimized the court processing system. As it concludes, some fear problems will return.

The Push For More Black Pilots Gets Federal Funding Boost

Chauncey Alcorn

Airlines and schools that train pilots and mechanics are eager for new federal funding to help fill thousands of empty slots.

How Black American Migrants Are Faring in Mexico

Adam Mahoney

Life in their new country requires Black Americans to wear less “armor,” but there is no escape to anti-Blackness.

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