On Wednesday, Donald Trump invited his Black MAGA friends to the East Room at the White House so they could tell everyone how cool he is.
Community members are mourning Dr. Linda Davis, a Chatham County special education teacher who was killed during an ICE arrest.
Jesse Jackson did not just run for president in 1984 and 1988; he rewired the political imagination of this country.
Jackson’s rebuke of the Reagan administration offers a clear framework for challenging political extremism and economic exploitation today.
Georgia Schoolteacher Linda Davis Killed In Crash By Man Fleeing ICE
Rev. Jesse Jackson has spent the last six decades advocating for equal rights and economic justice for low-income Black communities.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, minister, civil rights leader, and two-time presidential candidate, profoundly shaped America’s dialogue on race, poverty, and equality.
Jesse Jackson’s political rise likely encouraged the exodus of racially conservative white voters out of the Democratic Party.
This week’s Le[e]gal Brief honors the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a man who turned his “faith into a form of diplomacy.”
Because of the illusion of whiteness as a synonym for American, we've had a long and storied tradition of voting exclusively for white men in almost every presidential election.
Lede The fact that election administration, real integrity, and security could be affected is a feature, not a bug. It's a poll tax on steroids.
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.
“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'.
Phil Berger, president pro tempore of the North Carolina state Senate, is facing a tight primary race that has huge ramifications for the GOP.
Urban One will launch the One Vote – Represent The Vote, a multimedia campaign that will be broadcast on all Urban One, Inc. assets.
The fate of Virginia’s redistricting effort is uncertain after a judge ruled last week that the redistricting process was illegitimate.
The judge in the case objected to a shirt worn by one of the defense attorneys which contained images of Civil Rights Movement leaders.
Black History Month transformed America by restoring hidden histories, shaping education, and empowering Black communities.
The question sitting under everything right now is: Does NABJ actually understand how to operate under authoritarian pressure?
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.
Over 50 years ago, Cathy Hughes, the founder and chairperson of Urban One, was one of the very first faculty members of the School of Communications at Howard University.
Tricia McLaughlin's departure comes at a time when DHS is suffering from a PR nightmare following very high-profile shootings involving ICE.
Rev. Jackson taught us that progress happens because people organize, apply pressure, and refuse to accept second-class citizenship as permanent.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration Tuesday accuses it of trageting displays related to racism and slavery, sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, Indigenous communities, and climate change.
Dequavious "Quay" Graves was gunned down Feb. 12 while delivering mail on his postal route in Dekalb County, Georgia.
UPDATE — Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, 11:40 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, […]
On Jan. 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani became NYC’s 111th mayor, pledging affordability and leadership. Here’s what he’s done so far to deliver.
Budget uncertainty and D.C.’s heavily privatized housing system limit how much DCHA can intervene in long-running resident complaints, according to officials and residents.
David Jewel Satterfield is accused of using his two Charlotte-based towing companies to target Black drivers during the pandemic.
The FBI also refused to cooperate with Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate the shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
A recent situation with Florida A&M University highlights the pressure HBCUs are under with the Trump administration's blatant anti-Blackness.
Don Lemon was arrested after observing a protest against a church pastor in St. Paul, Minnesota, who is also an ICE field director.
ICE Director Todd Lyons announced on Friday that his agency would be working with the Department of Justice to investigate the shooting.