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.”
It's almost as if the commander-in-draft-dodging-bone-spurs keeps coming up with new ways to get everyone to laugh at him.
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.
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There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
Libraries evolve beyond books, offering free WiFi, job support, community programs, and inclusive spaces for all.
2025 was the second-highest year on record for book challenges, with the majority filed by anti-LGBTQ activist groups.
NASA astronaut Victor Glover's remarkable career, from childhood dreams to historic space missions and family life.
Kash Patel seems to think that the best way for him to keep his job is to ramp up his support for Donald Trump's delusions.
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.
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.
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 […]
A closer look at Shigella, the bacterial infection that's becoming more prevalent and demanding attention from the medical community.
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.