As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th year, the expected patriotism of a sanitized history exposes the deep chasm Black Americans must navigate every Fourth of July.
While some see July 4th as a symbol of national pride and possibility, others see it as a celebration of a freedom that has never fully included them.
Douglass' iconic 1852 speech on July 4th remains a powerful lens on America's unfinished promise of freedom and equality for Black Americans.
The incident happened early Tuesday afternoon in the parking of a Walmart in North Lauderdale, Florida, following a parking spot dispute.
Sony announced that physical games will no longer be produced for PlayStation. The move affects both first-party and third-party games.
The Buffalo Bills have unveiled a new stadium and simultaneously decided to distance themselves from one iconic player.
HBCUs are especially vulnerable because they enroll large numbers of students whose families depend on federal aid and Parent PLUS or Grad PLUS loans.
It turns out Father Time was never trying to block LeBron's shot; he was just patient enough to wait for the final buzzer.
SCOTUS rulings reshape lives of Black Americans with decisions on birthright, voting, privacy, and agency oversight
Revised data from the Labor Department also revealed that job growth in April and May was significantly weaker than initially projected.
For Black folks, our relationship with music runs far deeper than the nostalgia that captures the moments and memories we associate with each song.
The Bison ONE Newsroom is a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind partnership between a national media corporation and an HBCU journalism program—a partnership that honors the power of HBCUs as incubators of cultural and political transformation.
'Freedom Table' is a new monthly conversation with organizers, journalists, business leaders, strategists, and culture-makers, hosted by Rashad Robinson in collaboration with NewsOne.
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Each week on Le[e]gal Brief, movement lawyer Lee Merritt gives legal insight on the week's top news topics.
There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
“Sincerely Brad”, an emotional film following a Black astronaut on the verge of an impactful mission, debuts on the nation’s Independence Day.
The sixth entry in Rockstar Games’ long-running open-world series is set to be one of the biggest events of the year when it releases in November.
WNBA's week of records, expansion team success, and upcoming championship rematch.
Over the last several weeks, the Trump administration has lost several federal lawsuits targeting its crusade against mail-in voting.
It's great that Tom Kean is taking care of himself, and that he is able to openly discuss his diagnosis, but there's a bit of irony here that simply can't be ignored.
Mike Johnson has struggled to bridge the gaps between MAGA Republicans, moderate Republicans, and those willing get important things done.
Former University of Tennessee professor Tamar Shirinian is one of several people who have been fired over social media posts critical of Charlie Kirk.
In his announcement, Mamdani referenced the prison's dark history, describing the closure as a "milestone" that "brings us closer to ending that chapter."
Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Eddie Duran has delayed his manslaughter trial at least 17 times, and is trying to do so again in order to vacation with his family.
Baltimore mayor demystifies Black fatherhood with stroller walk, challenging stereotypes with data and personal experience.
Twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss, seniors at Cheyney University, to graduate as valedictorian and salutatorian, defying expectations.
As formal Black cultural institutions face unprecedented attacks, a Brooklyn spades tournament is a reminder that some traditions were never theirs to take.
The Supreme Court denied Trump's request to review the $5 million civil judgment E. Jean Carroll was awarded after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her.
MS NOW reporter David Noriega sat down for an interview with five members of the organization that describes itself as "a safe, non-judgmental community for those who leave MAGA.
On Thursday, a federal judge ordered the DOJ to either release unredacted versions of several files related to late billionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, or explain why it can't do so.
Stephen A. Smith took some time away from sharing god-awful political takes to speak about the Lakers' very white roster, and he didn't hold back.
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Who Is Melat Kiros? The Ethiopian American Democrat Poised To Become The 1st Gen Z Woman In Congress
Melat Kiros, an Ethiopian American lawyer, defeats longtime incumbent, signals generational shift in Congress.
One year after the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' critics say it widened inequality, cutting health, food, and education programs for vulnerable Americans.
UPDATE — Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:43 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, […]
Black LGBTQ people have shown up for both the Black and the queer communities, but do both communities show up for us?
Colorado is the latest Blue state to fail at triggering a redistricting effort to counter the maps drawn by several Red states over the last year.
The infant's father, 19-year-old Ca’Marion Pawnell, is also facing charges related to the shooting, including second-degree felony murder.
The FDA's approval of Trodelvy, a targeted treatment, could bring new hope for Black women battling metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.