While Trump continues deploying language that dehumanizes entire communities, the Democratic Party keeps responding with symbolism.
Trump’s State of the Union address did little to address the growing dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and immigration.
As Donald Trump speaks to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, NewsOne is here to provide live updates on his speech.
The cultural conversation has pivoted, and suddenly the white man is the fragile one while Black anger and side-eye are the problem.
BAFTA controversy shines light on intersections of race, disability, and accountability in media responses.
The incident was treated less like a racial harm event that happened to two Black men and more like a “disruption” that happened to the show.
Black people, are, once again, left with more questions than answers regarding a pattern of Black people found hanging across the country.
Want to save yourself the trouble of listening to Trump's propaganda campaign? Tune in to the People's State of the Union and watch the official responses.
A federal court ruling striking down the Education Department's DEI directive shows exactly why consolidation has become the preferred tactic.
The racism and disrespect are real in Texas, as the University of Texas adopted policies rooted in anti-Blackness and authoritarian control.
For many Black people, the ability to go where they wanted, when they wanted, and on their own dime became a measure of their liberation.
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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.
“Photography and the Black Arts Movement” explores the role of visual art at a time when Black culture is increasingly under attack.
Fun fact: Since the RRHOF inducted its first batch of artists in 1986, every single group of inductees has included non-rock artists.
MAGA fans preferred a washed-up bigot over Bad Bunny's epic halftime show, but viewership numbers show they're losing the 'culture war'.
Any headline that simply reports what he says without any context is complicit in Trump’s charade and doing the country a major disservice.
The ongoing redistricting efforts have resulted in a midterm election in which only 18 of 435 House seats are competitive.
Trump has paired economic attacks with a determined effort to control how Americans think about race, history, and identity.
The judge in the case objected to a shirt worn by one of the defense attorneys which contained images of Civil Rights Movement leaders.
Jackson’s rebuke of the Reagan administration offers a clear framework for challenging political extremism and economic exploitation today.
Rev. Jesse Jackson has spent the last six decades advocating for equal rights and economic justice for low-income Black communities.
Launched on January 16, 2026, the exhibition features artworks from individuals of all ages, exploring themes of freedom and resistance.
The 19 monks, led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, began their journey Oct. 26 at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Slang words reigned supreme in 2025, with new terms flying left and right across the internet faster than ever before.
The lawsuit filed by the DOJ seeks to overturn Gov. Mikie Sherrill's executive order limiting ICE presence on state property.
The incident comes after the Coast Guard stoked controversy for temporarily removing swastikas from its list of hate symbols late last year.
As many on social media have pointed out, John Barron is a name Trump has used in the past to speak with the media regarding himself.
Allyson Friedman, a professor at Hunter College, was virtually attending a Community Education Council meeting when she made the remarks.
The revised projection for Social Security’s “go-broke” date comes as the Congressional Budget Office estimates higher inflation in the coming years.
Black church leaders rightly criticized Trump for his actions, but the rhetoric coming from some Black pulpits is concerning.
The Department of Veterans Affairs received widespread criticism for introducing a rule that could reduce financial aid for disabled vets.
UPDATE — Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, 11:58 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, […]
Rashad Robinson and guests examine the impact of Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI and making everyone "afraid to do anything Black.”
The nine Supreme Court justices voted 6-3 in favor of a ruling that Trump exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs.
Should the restraining order withstand appeal, the ruling would effectively end Virginia Democrats' bid to redistrict the state’s congressional maps.
The lawsuit "targets a decades-old effort to combat the harms of segregation without requiring families to attend integrated schools."