Black people represent roughly 13% of the U.S. population about only account for 1.2%-1.7% of business owneersin the cannabis industry.
A Shreveport mass shooting claimed the lives of eight children, devastating a community already reeling from senseless violence.
Cerina Fairfax should be the focus in all of these discussions, not the mental health of the man who took her life while her children were home.
Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae, died while on vacation in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but a federal administration full of proud white nationalists has no business taking it upon itself to assess Black health, the needs of Black children or that of the Black community in general. Actually, I know exactly who needs to hear this: Health and Human Services Secretary […]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead early Thursday morning in an apparent murder-suicide.
Joe McCann, the fiancé of Ashly Robinson, has been taken into custody as authorities continue their investigation behind her death.
What a lot of people don't seem to understand about the 25th Amendment is that, for the most part, it would be up to Trump's Cabinet and the Vice President to invoke it.
Body camera footage shows a police officer shooting Emeshyon Wilkins in the back of the head as he was fleeing, contradicting police reports.
The ongoing conflict in Iran led to gas prices posting their largest single-month increase in five decades, affecting prices across the board.
Calvin Duncan’s fight to be exonerated for a crime he didn’t commit has repeatedly put him at odds with Gov. Jeff Landry, who supports the bill.
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There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
From Cheech and Chong, Craig and Smokey, to Harold and Kumar, these are the best movies to watch to light one up and celebrate 4/20.
Black poets have powerfully shaped literature, using poetry to document history, celebrate culture, and challenge injustice.
Artemis II's historic Moon mission delivers stunning Earth photos, proving NASA's return to deep space exploration.
The Atlantic's article cited anonymous sources who claimed Patel drinks excessively and is often “away or unreachable, delaying time-sensitive decisions needed to advance investigations.”
Obama and NYC Mayor Mamdani sing with kids, highlighting Mamdani's push for universal childcare in NYC.
Section 702 of FISA continues a pattern and practice of domestic surveillance and privacy violations that have historically harmed Black organizers and communities.
Last summer, Charles Adair died while incarcerated in a Kansas jail after a sheriff’s deputy knelt on his back for over 90 seconds.
The NAACP’s lawsuit focuses on the use of several natural gas turbines by xAI’s data centers located throughout the Memphis area.
We don’t have to look overseas to find examples of how communities are blocking the far-right and building power to address issues impacting us at all levels of government.
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.
J. Janice Coleman, an English professor at Alcorn State University, has sewn several quilts honoring Black women, including one of Toni Morrison.
From mandatory minimum sentencing to mass pardons, the road to legalized cannabis is filled with notable lows and meaningful highs.
Restricting SNAP benefits in Alabama is not about health, but control. Structural inequities, not individual choices, drive poor outcomes.
While the Iranian government has declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, President Donald Trump reiterated that the U.S. blockade will remain in place.
In recent years, several virtual chat rooms have formed that teach men how to sexually assault their wives and significant others.
Singer D4vd arrested for murder of 14-year-old girlfriend Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in his car in 2025.
The dismissal would erase the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who weren’t included in President Donald Trump’s blanket pardon.
Should Democrat Analilia Mejia beat Republican Joe Hathaway, House Speaker Mike Johnson could only afford one defection in the House.
Inhumane conditions, guard violence, and environmental issues plague notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility in Florida Everglades.
Despite having the support of Gov. Wes Moore and the state House, the Maryland Senate never brought the redistricting effort to a vote
Law enforcement officials in Minnesota announced that they were considering whether the federal agents involved in ChongLy Scott Thao's detention should face criminal charges.
The ordinance passed by the Houston City Council will no longer require police officers to hold suspects for ICE administrative warrants.
Led by veteran political strategist Jessica Byrd, Black Camp creates a third space for a connected web of organizers and concerned communities facing unprecedented threats.