Bilal G. Morris

Bilal G. MorrisSenior Editor

Bilal Morris is the senior editor at NewsOne. He is based in Atlanta and covers Black folklore, politics, and race. He also specializes in SEO and evergreen content. Bilal was hired by Interactive One in 2021, but has worked for the company for over 10 years. He started at Radio One in 2010 as an Online Editor in Richmond, VA. Before his time at NewsOne, Bilal was the Regional Online Editor In Atlanta, GA. He has also worked at iHeartRadio in New York City. He is a professional photographer, dog lover, gamer, and has quite the green thumb. You can find him on Instagram and Twitter.

Dontrell Stephens

Man Shot By Police Win Settlement Then Dies

Everyone knows George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Brianna Taylor, but have you heard the little-known tragic story of Dontrell Stephens?

 2 years ago
09.03.21
Young woman looking through binoculars, on sailboat, Dodecanese, Greece

This Website Snitches On Women Seeking Abortions

The website called profilewhistleblower.com popped up on the radar of Twitter users after Texas lawmakers passed the controversial Senate Bill…

 2 years ago
09.02.21
Jaumarcus McFarland

Student-Athlete Dies In Tragic HBCU Dorm Elevator Accident

Jaumarcus McFarland, a former Pattonville High School football standout was tragically killed in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon when an elevator…

 2 years ago
10.04.21
payton heird hate crime

Hate Crime Charges For Racist Attack On Woman

Oklahoma man Payton Heird, 22, was arrested early Sunday morning after he attacked and threatened Zuria Hurst, 18, on Baker’s…

 2 years ago
09.01.21
Shaquille Brewster

Shaquille Brewster Was A Star Journalist At Howard

Here is a quick peek into MSNBC Correspondent Shaquille Brewster's life and what him such a respected, multi-talented journalist.

 2 years ago
10.04.21
Pernell Harris Police brutality victim

Black Man Savagely Beaten By Georgia Police: Report

Pernell Harris was beaten to almost death by Coffee County Police last week. Now the family and The Coffee County…

 2 years ago
08.31.21
Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall In Louisiana Leaving Devastation In Its Wake

New Orleans PD Prioritizes Anti-Looting After Hurricane Ida

New Orleans Police have deployed “anti-looting” around the city as a way to deter in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida

 2 years ago
08.30.21
Jayla Jackson March On For Voter Rights Rally

America Rallies For Voting Rights

Jayla Jackson took the stage at the March On For Voting Rights rally in Atlanta, Georgia Saturday morning poised and…

 2 years ago
10.04.21
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What Renting Families Should Know About Eviction Laws

What should black families know about evictions now that the Eviction Moratorium has ended? Here are a few important facts.

 2 years ago
08.29.21
Christie's New York Evening Sales Preview

Basquiat Paintings Sold In 2021 Fetched Over $250M

Just this year alone, there were 18 of Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings sold totaling $258 million. We’ve created a running list…

 2 years ago
08.27.21
Shown is Martin Luther King Jr. during a 1967 visit to Minneapolis. Minneapolis Star (now Star Tribune) photo by staff photographer Charles Bjorgen.

Outrage Erupts After Fortnite, Playstation Use MLK Likeness

People we’re outraged Thursday afternoon when Playstation announced a new gaming experience on Fortnite that features Dr. Martin Luther King,…

 2 years ago
10.04.21
WW Presents "Oprah's Your Life In Focus: Spring Forward Stronger"

Black Talk Show Hosts Who Changed TV Forever

Here's a look at some of the most influential Black talk show hosts in American history.

 2 years ago
02.13.23
Teacher supervising the class during a school exam

13-Year-Old Boy Enrolls At Georgia Tech

Meet Caleb Anderson. He is a 13-year-old boy who just started his first semester at Georgia Tech University, one of…

 2 years ago
10.04.21
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Proud Boy Leader Gets 5 Months In Prison

A judge sentenced Miami native Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, a leader of the far-right group Proud Boys, to five months in…

 2 years ago
08.24.21
Aaliyah In Performance

The Story Of The Night Aaliyah Died

On August 25th, 2001, Aaliyah and eight others lost their life in a tragic plane crash. She was only 22…

 2 years ago
10.04.21
Rearview shot of a young couple standing outside their new home

Families Selling Their Homes Pretend To Be White

Black American homeowners are being forced to whitewash their homes just so they can receive a fair price on their…

 2 years ago
08.24.21
Tulsa Prepares For 100th Anniversary Of Tulsa Race Massacre

Huey P. Newton Gun Club Upholds Revolutionary's Legacy

Even with Huey P. Newtown's tragic and untimely death, Newton was able to leave a legacy of black gun ownership…

 2 years ago
10.04.21
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The Black City Buried Underneath Lake Lanier

There’s a city buried under Lake Lanier (Georgia’s biggest lake), and submerged with it is a secret: An American horror…

 2 years ago
03.17.22
O.J. Simpson Granted Parole At Hearing

O.J. Simpson Still Owes, Fred Goldman Is Collecting

According to TMZ, a judge has ordered Simpson to meet with Fred about his assets, properties, and other means of…

 2 years ago
10.04.21
Floyd Ray Roseberry, Library of Congress would-be bomber

Library Of Congress Would-Be Bomber Is Floyd Roseberry

North Carolina man Floyd Ray Roseberry was arrested Thursday afternoon after he threatened to blow up the Library of Congress.

 2 years ago
10.04.21