House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed every Black state representative from their committees as punishment for protesting Black disenfranchisement.
From an erroneous Threads takedown to pioneering journalist Ida B. Wells, Black journalists have always been a target.
Louisiana state Senator Jay Morris is accused of making the racist statement during a contentious redistricting hearing on May 8.
Trump deploying an "Election Integrity Army" would only be to bolster his election fraud propaganda and intimidate voters during the midterms.
Caitlin Clark is never beating the MAGA allegations because her actions show she is everything Black WNBA fans have accused her of being.
Anybody pretending to be shocked has not been paying attention to the city Howard University students had to survive while earning their degrees.
Rural Black communities in Lowndes County, Alabama, are being exposed to raw sewage because of the Trump admin's crackdown on DEI.
At this point in the series finale of the social experiment that is the United States of America, we all need to be like Justin Pearson.
We should be particularly concerned about the trend of Trump and many in his administration bullying around members of the free press when they are asked relevant, substantive, journalistic questions.
Players now receive new family-planning benefits that require fewer years of service and now extend to their partners and spouses.
Virginia’s ruling comes as several Red states have moved to redraw their maps in the wake of the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act.
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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.
Before the 30th WNBA season kicks off, here is everything you need to know about the teams and players continuing to usher in a new era!
On Monday, Virginia asked the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the state Supreme Court that ruled its redistricting effort was illegal.
Cole Tomas Allen was arraigned in federal court Monday, where he was represented by a federal public defender, pleading not guilty to four charges.
From elected officials like Senator Lucas to poll workers, Trump and the GOP want to punish anyone seen as standing in their way of total domination.
Houston Police Officers Union President Doug Griffith confirmed Ashley Gonzalez filed an appeal on Tuesday to get her old job back.
Pastor Jamal Bryant is transforming church property into 390 units of affordable housing for the Black community with the New Birth Village.
Student protests have catalyzed major social movements, from civil rights to anti-apartheid, transforming nations through direct action and youth leadership.
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.
Gen Z slang has deep roots in Black culture, but its origins are often erased, raising concerns about cultural appropriation.
The ongoing war in Iran has significantly impacted the U.S. economy, with increased energy prices and inflation at its highest level since May 2023.
Several Tennessee Republicans could be seen laughing at people who were protesting against the disenfranchisement of Black voters.
The suicide note was sealed as part of the evidence related to the murder trial of Jeffrey Epstein’s cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione.
UPDATE — Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:16 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, […]
Talarico proposes sweeping maternal health plan to address racial disparities, including paid leave, expanded research, and healthcare access.
Attorney Lee Merritt explains that while the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling is a setback, it only marks the beginning of a new fight.
Heartbroken community mourns eight children killed in a Shreveport mass shooting, raising calls for action on gun violence and mental health.
Home improvement grants give homeowners access to upgrades they otherwise could not afford. Learn which programs are available and how to apply.
Video footage of the attempted carjacking and subsequent shooting was obtained by Fox 4 and has since been making the rounds on social media.
Mayor Vi Lyles, Charlotte’s second-longest serving mayor and the first Black woman to serve as the city’s mayor, was reelected only six months ago.
How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were eight reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, […]
Steven Roth, CEO of real estate giant Vornado, and Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel LLC, are two of NYC's richest white men, and they feel oppressed.