Now that Anthony has been convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison, that anti-Blackness has only become more celebratory.
HCSB chair Allen Currie announced he is stepping down after sparking community-wide outrage by posting “Get a rope” on social media.
Racially-charged murder trial of Black teen Karmelo Anthony underway, with jury selection focusing on his young age and claims of self-defense.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
A ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. appears to be collapsing as the U.S. military launched several airstrikes against Iran this week.
Despite facing a potential redistricting scare, Rep. James Clyburn easily secured his nomination in South Carolina’s primary election.
Ever since Stephen A. Smith came at Trump's decision to attend the Knicks' NBA finals game, these two have been going at it.
Paramedics who were convicted of criminally negligent homicide in McClain's 2019 death successfully got their convictions reversed.
Last-minute redistricting in Southern states has caused confusion and disenfranchisement for candidates and voters, with racial gerrymandering a major issue.
The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton expressed deep sorrow after a jury found the defendant Chikei Rick Chow not guilty for his 2023 shooting.
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.
Gen Z slang has deep roots in Black culture, but its origins are often erased, raising concerns about cultural appropriation.
Congress has to restore and modernize the Voting Rights Act with protections responsive to contemporary suppression tactics.
The question is whether or not Todd Blanche can survive the Senate confirmation process, especially after his defense of Trump's reparations fund.
Four Republican lawmakers, who appear to have suddenly grown a spine, joined 211 Democrats in voting to end the attacks on Iran.
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.
Trump threw yet another temper tantrum at yet another news reporter, during an interview with Kristen Welker, host of NBC's "Meet the Press."
Inspiring story of twin Black doctors who returned home to lead ER, mentor youth, and show power of community
Trump struggles to book celebrities for his 250th anniversary events, as many decline to participate, reflecting the partisan nature of his presidency.
KiKi Shepard KiKi Shepard passed away March 16, 2026, from a heart attack. She was 74 years old. Shepard was a beloved television host, actress, and cultural figure best known for her long-running role as co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, where she brought elegance, charisma, and warmth to millions of homes from 1987 to […]
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.
Former Nets player Derrick Coleman will still be inducted into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame despite not attending the ceremony.