So apparently, America can do reparations and wrap up the process in two years; it just depends on who is crying.
Despite him being deeply unpopular and exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis, Republicans are still all about President Donald Trump.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic primary, aims to become first Black female governor
The retro-style game with seemingly 16-bit graphics depicts a white plantation owner keeping his "workers focused" by whipping Black people.
A drastic increase in monthly premiums, along with increased deductibles, has led to people either not signing up or losing their ACA coverage.
So, basically, we should be calling them Trumperations, not reparations — because what are we even supposed to be repairing here?
Autistic boy allegedly abused at Louisville school; mother demands investigation and accountability
The mother of one of the teenage shooters contacted San Diego police earlier in the day to report her son and several of her weapons missing.
18-year-old Markavious Rumph was last seen by his family on May 7 after leaving his grandmother’s home in Eufaula with a friend.
South Carolina’s redistricting effort would focus on eliminating the district that’s been held by Rep. James Clyburn for over 30 years.
Carry It On: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur will take place on Saturday, May 30 at The Riverside Church in New York City.
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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.
The WNBA's 30th season is off to an electric start! Check out some of the biggest talking points and storylines so far!
What Aleshea Harris’s Is God Is makes plain about Black femicide, the Black church, and a film canon that has spent decades asking Black women to read their own endurance as holiness.
Aleshea Harris breaks from the cinematic tradition that has spent decades requiring Black women to forgive our way back to grace.
Trump settled with an agency he's ultimately in charge of, negotiated a reparations fund for his cronies, and got immunity for himself and his family.
A resurfaced video shows Mike Johnson defending politicians' right to use their positions to line their pockets because they don't make enough.
In this week’s Le[e]gal Brief, attorney Lee Merritt outlines what can be done to protect Black voting rights after the Callais decision.
The shooters, Caleb Liam Vazquez and Cain Lee Clark, met online and expressed beliefs that white people are being eliminated.
ICE has accused Wendy Hernandez Reyes of being responsible for the horrific death of her son, 2-year-old Orlin Hernandez Reyes, who was placed with his uncle, Samuel Maldonado Erazo, after her arrest.
While speaking at an American Law Institute conference, Brown said that the Voting Rights Act ruling only hurts trust in the Supreme Court.
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 Trump administration announced that it was establishing a $1.7 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” that could pay out Capitol rioters.
Conspiracy charges were filed against three protesters who attended an anti-ICE protest in the Trump administration’s latest attack on free speech.
A lawsuit has been brought forth by a group of Florida voters who believe Florida’s redistricting effort violated the state constitution.
Only about 45% of Gen Z identify as Christian, a sharp decline from older generations, and roughly 43% identify as religiously unaffiliated.
Thousands of Black voters rally in Alabama to protest Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act protections.
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie to be honored with a statue recognizing her pioneering career and impact on women's basketball.
Recent regressions in law and policy are attempting to cement us to a reality where only wealthy, white men have a voice, a vote, or access to political power.
Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks has announced he's stepping down, which only makes him the latest official to leave one way or the other since DHS Secretary Kristi Noem got the boot.
UPDATE — Wednesday, May 15, 2026, 11:03 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, […]
Onyx Impact found that Black far-right influencers have been successful in spreading large amounts of disinformation to Black communities.
Dr. Travis L. Dixon explains how the case of Karmelo Anthony showcases the ways the media fuels stereotypes about Black criminality.
Unlike every other southern state that has announced a redistricting effort in the last week, Georgia’s is focused on the 2028 election.