Music isn't background noise. For so many of us, it's the thread woven through every significant moment of our lives.
Monday, Rick Chow, the man who fatally shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, was found not guilty of murder by a South Carolina jury.
The Obama Presidential Center Museum’s soft opening has revealed what guests can expect when it officially opens in Chicago on June 19.
Ben Crump traveled to Shelby, NC, and announced to a packed crowd at City Of God Family Worship Center that he and his legal team will represent Cherrie Moore.
Matthew Furman was sentenced to a total of three years probation, the first six months of which he'll spend in Wayne County Jail, as ordered by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Mark Slavens.
A celebration of life for the revolutionary embodiment of the fight for Black liberation took place in New York City over the weekend.
Republicans live in perpetual corniness because they're always trying to look cool, edgy, and trendy, and they always fail miserably at it.
Caitiin Clark’s public unmasking leaves the WNBA in a slow-motion Milli Vanilli moment, exposing the unearned currency of its manufactured basketball star.
There is a reason millions of people spent the last week arguing about whether Rue Bennett deserved a happy ending in the finale of Euphoria.
WNBA heats up with Commissioner's Cup; Lynx impress without Collier; Expansion teams surprise early
This wouldn't have happened if Trump had let the festival be more about celebrating the country and less about inflating his own already bloated ego.
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There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
Here are some of the biggest storylines and talking points after about three weeks into the WNBA's historic 30th season.
Bill Cosby was ordered to pay nearly $60 million in damages, but questions remain about whether he has the resources to cover the hefty sum.
Musical acts Young MC and Morris Day have pulled out of the Freedom 250 event set for next month in Washington, D.C.
Congress has to restore and modernize the Voting Rights Act with protections responsive to contemporary suppression tactics.
Trump threw yet another temper tantrum at yet another news reporter, during an interview with Kristen Welker, host of NBC's "Meet the Press."
The question is whether or not Todd Blanche can survive the Senate confirmation process, especially after his defense of Trump's reparations fund.
People in China are purchasing Black stress-relief dolls so they can relieve their angst by abusing Black people on inanimate objects.
Once again, the legal system has reminded Black America that our children can be murdered in the marketplace and their killers can be afforded reasonable doubt.
Paramedics who were convicted of criminally negligent homicide in McClain's 2019 death successfully got their convictions reversed.
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.
Four Republican lawmakers, who appear to have suddenly grown a spine, joined 211 Democrats in voting to end the attacks on Iran.
Debbie Brockman filed administrative complaints against Border Patrol under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which is a legal step toward suing the federal government.
Kevin Brown, a 44-year-old firefighter in Irving, Texas, was arrested on Tuesday for bringing an assault rifle to the pool party.
Somali referee Omar Artan was set to make history by being the first Somali to officiate at the World Cup before being barred from the U.S.
The ongoing war in Iran has continually increased oil prices, with inflation now outpacing wage growth for the first time in three years.
After the game, Trump was asked about Stephen A. Smith's comments about his attendance, and he obviously called him low-IQ.
Inspiring story of twin Black doctors who returned home to lead ER, mentor youth, and show power of community
As a result of regulations implemented in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” an estimated 3.5 million people lost access to SNAP benefits.
Last-minute redistricting in Southern states has caused confusion and disenfranchisement for candidates and voters, with racial gerrymandering a major issue.
UPDATE — Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:43 p.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, […]
Jalen Brunson overcame an early knee scare to score 30 points in a thriller Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Super Bowl-winning quarterback announced his retirement Wednesday, ending a remarkable NFL run and beginning a new chapter as an analyst on CBS' The NFL Today.