On what would have been Assata Shakur’s 79th birthday, the Assata Shakur Memorial Committee launches a new digital archive to honor the legendary freedom fighter.
Before Blanche can secure his position as AG, he needs to convince Democratic and Republican senators that he isn't still planning to serve as President Donald Trump's personal lawyer.
South Carolina officials decided that the best-qualified person to temporarily fill Lindsey Graham's vacant seat and represent the entire state was his sister, Darline Graham Nordone.
A day after the administration announced that traffic stops would be scaled back, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to demand that traffic stops continue.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the governor did not receive a citation during the 15-second interaction but declined to explain why.
On June 14, a Senatobia Police officer fatally shot one-year-old Kohen Wiley after responding to a shoplifting call at a local Walmart.
National Watermelon Month celebrates a refreshing treat, but the history of the popular fruit reveals how a symbol of Black liberation and economic success was transformed into a racist caricature.
A study from Urban Institute found that more Americans are using credit cards and buy now, pay later services to pay for basic groceries.
We have officially passed the halfway mark of the WNBA's historic 30th season. Here are the biggest storylines and talking points right now.
A year ago this week, 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham was found hanged in a New York jail cell under similarly dubious circumstances.
As soon as word of Graham’s death hit the political streets, Washington started the familiar work of embalming his reputation.
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.
Jordan Walker's unforgettable HR Derby victory was a reminder of what representation can mean for Black baseball players.
Morehouse Boxing Club is turning jabs and sparring into something bigger: a new way for young Black men to fight for themselves.
“Sincerely Brad”, an emotional film following a Black astronaut on the verge of an impactful mission, debuts on the nation’s Independence Day.
Trump Can't Control The Strait Of Hormuz, So He Attacks Iran Again
As a result of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s blatant sexism, this will be the first time in over a decade that no women are promoted to admiral.
South Carolina Republicans tapped Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
The march is being held to both mark the 63rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech and advocate for voting rights.
New law bans big firms from buying more single-family homes, aiming to help families access housing market.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced via social media that she had been briefed on a situation in which a federal agent fatally shot a man in his 20s.
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 NAACP’s demand was spurred by the shooting death of Tyrin Johnson by National Guard members and the in-custody death of Darius Chappell.
In a statement posted along with the picture, Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized due to a fall that left him "briefly unconscious."
A video shows the cop questioning the teen about why he was wearing his jacket with the hood up on a warm day, and then grabbing him.
UPDATE — Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:40 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, […]
CNN's Jake Tapper has been under scrutiny for a while, thanks to his book that highlighted his obsession with former President Joe Biden's age and health. Now he is getting dragged once again for looking like a punk during a recent interview with Donald Trump.
Jay Shalé knew exactly what she was doing when she welcomed VP Harris with Aaron Hall’s “I Miss You.” Sis spoke for all of us.
The firing is the latest effort by President Donald Trump to take control of elections and sow doubt in any electoral outcome that doesn’t go his way.
Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, has been spreading throughout the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported in Michigan.
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has spent three weeks in the hospital and hasn't been present for a congressional vote since June 11.
From Alyssa Thomas to Skylar Diggins to The King Center, every new controversy illustrates that the WNBA still struggles to protect Black women.
Meta unveiled its AI image generator, Muse, this week. Here’s everything we know about it and how you can opt out of your content being used by it.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out on his mysterious death, raising questions about deleted messages and a viral video of an argument.