The family of Nolan Wells, a teenager, has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to call for a transparent investigation.
Karmelo Anthony's new attorneys said in their filings that the court violated their client's rights when it restricted public access to the trial.
After the weather took a turn during their display of white patriot pride, MAGA had to take refuge inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The public demonization of WNBA star Alyssa Thomas shows how society treats Black masculine-presenting women’s appearance, strength, and authority as an infraction.
The shooting in a Florida Walmart parking lot illustrates how the right to bear arms truly doesn’t apply to Black people.
Douglass' iconic 1852 speech on July 4th remains a powerful lens on America's unfinished promise of freedom and equality for Black Americans.
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th year, the expected patriotism of a sanitized history exposes the deep chasm Black Americans must navigate every Fourth of July.
While some see July 4th as a symbol of national pride and possibility, others see it as a celebration of a freedom that has never fully included them.
Sony announced that physical games will no longer be produced for PlayStation. The move affects both first-party and third-party games.
The Buffalo Bills have unveiled a new stadium and simultaneously decided to distance themselves from one iconic player.
SCOTUS rulings reshape lives of Black Americans with decisions on birthright, voting, privacy, and agency oversight
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There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
“Sincerely Brad”, an emotional film following a Black astronaut on the verge of an impactful mission, debuts on the nation’s Independence Day.
The sixth entry in Rockstar Games’ long-running open-world series is set to be one of the biggest events of the year when it releases in November.
WNBA's week of records, expansion team success, and upcoming championship rematch.
The president of people whose favorite source of information is "Trust me, bro," is at it again, playing fast and loose with facts and data.
Despite federal judges continually shutting down the Trump administration's attempts to federalize elections, they just keep trying it.
Federal authorities arrested Brian Cole Jr. last December in connection with pipe bombs placed in D.C. the night before the Capitol Riot.
ICE officials claim the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo happened as officers attempted to arrest him for allegedly being undocumented.
The federal government is now facing a federal lawsuit filed by upstate New York resident David Streever, who claims ICE agents were sent to his house with a warning over an email he sent.
In his announcement, Mamdani referenced the prison's dark history, describing the closure as a "milestone" that "brings us closer to ending that chapter."
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.
The NAACP cited the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act as one of the key motivators for its record spending ahead of the midterms.
Trump claimed via a press conference and social media that he personally "overturned" a recommendation to cancel his July 4th event on the National Mall due to approaching storms.
Mitch McConnell, 84, has spent three weeks in the hospital, and his office will not say why he's there, how serious his condition is, or when he will be returning to work.
UPDATE — Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:58 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, […]
Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, tragically died after going missing on a boating trip; investigation ongoing, questions remain about circumstances.
Like the meme coin it takes its name from, DOGE collapsed shortly after being announced, with Elon Musk leaving only five months into its existence.
The White House’s Domestic Policy Council report is seen as potentially paving the way for Trump to change the Smithsonian’s leadership.
NYC investigates Legionnaires disease outbreak — urges vigilance and medical care for those in affected areas
The WNBA had a lighter schedule than usual this past week, but that does not mean the league slowed down. If anything, the quieter slate gave some of the biggest moments more room to breathe. The Liberty added another trophy to the case; the Valkyries kept proving their rise is not a fluke; the Dream’s […]
Authorities search for missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who vanished on July 4th on Horn Island; a body was later found but identity unconfirmed.
On July 4, a large group of Patriot Front members got together, dressed in their uniform of white face coverings, blue polo shirts, and khakis and marched through neighborhoods in the U.S. Capitol.
Stephen A. Smith took some time away from sharing god-awful political takes to speak about the Lakers' very white roster, and he didn't hold back.