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.
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.
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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.
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."
Trump struggles to book celebrities for his 250th anniversary events, as many decline to participate, reflecting the partisan nature of his presidency.
People in China are purchasing Black stress-relief dolls so they can relieve their angst by abusing Black people on inanimate objects.
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.
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.
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.
Debbie Brockman filed administrative complaints against Border Patrol under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which is a legal step toward suing the federal government.
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
Dr. Janell Green-Smith Dr. Janell Green-Smith, widely known as the “Loc’d Midwife,” was a respected nurse-midwife and tireless advocate for Black maternal health. She dedicated her life to ensuring Black mothers were heard, protected, and given the quality care they deserve. Her work exposed systemic issues in healthcare while offering real solutions rooted in compassion […]
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.
The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton expressed deep sorrow after a jury found the defendant Chikei Rick Chow not guilty for his 2023 shooting.
Days after the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's public murder, the Minnesota Republican Party held a moment of silence for his killer, Derek Chauvin.
President Donald Trump faced a rare loss on Tuesday, when the candidate he endorsed for Iowa’s governor lost his primary election.