Douglass' iconic 1852 speech on July 4th remains a powerful lens on America's unfinished promise of freedom and equality for Black Americans.
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.
HBCUs are especially vulnerable because they enroll large numbers of students whose families depend on federal aid and Parent PLUS or Grad PLUS loans.
It turns out Father Time was never trying to block LeBron's shot; he was just patient enough to wait for the final buzzer.
Monroe Alise's life is evidence that the dream is not always loud when it begins; sometimes it starts with a long drive, a tired body, and a prayer.
For Black folks, our relationship with music runs far deeper than the nostalgia that captures the moments and memories we associate with each song.
Revised data from the Labor Department also revealed that job growth in April and May was significantly weaker than initially projected.
In his announcement, Mamdani referenced the prison's dark history, describing the closure as a "milestone" that "brings us closer to ending that chapter."
SCOTUS rulings reshape lives of Black Americans with decisions on birthright, voting, privacy, and agency oversight
Walking means something. It is not just a step pattern. It is a declaration, a way of holding down Blackness, neighborhood, lineage and the people.
The Bison ONE Newsroom is a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind partnership between a national media corporation and an HBCU journalism program—a partnership that honors the power of HBCUs as incubators of cultural and political transformation.
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Each week on Le[e]gal Brief, movement lawyer Lee Merritt gives legal insight on the week's top news topics.
There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
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.
As part of NewsOne’s celebration of Black Music Month, Stephen Hill joined us to talk about the importance of Black music throughout American history.
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.
Donald Trump's income increased by more than $2.2 billion, due mostly to his cryptocurrency holdings and related ventures, according to his latest financial disclosure forms.
Over the last several weeks, the Trump administration has lost several federal lawsuits targeting its crusade against mail-in voting.
Former University of Tennessee professor Tamar Shirinian is one of several people who have been fired over social media posts critical of Charlie Kirk.
Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Eddie Duran has delayed his manslaughter trial at least 17 times, and is trying to do so again in order to vacation with his family.
Family members say 19-year-old Kadir Skinner did not have a gun, and he was shot in the back by the police as he was running from a dog.
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.
It's great that Tom Kean is taking care of himself, and that he is able to openly discuss his diagnosis, but there's a bit of irony here that simply can't be ignored.
Mike Johnson has struggled to bridge the gaps between MAGA Republicans, moderate Republicans, and those willing get important things done.
The Supreme Court denied Trump's request to review the $5 million civil judgment E. Jean Carroll was awarded after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her.
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.
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Melat Kiros, an Ethiopian American lawyer, defeats longtime incumbent, signals generational shift in Congress.
One year after the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' critics say it widened inequality, cutting health, food, and education programs for vulnerable Americans.
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 […]
Black LGBTQ people have shown up for both the Black and the queer communities, but do both communities show up for us?
Colorado is the latest Blue state to fail at triggering a redistricting effort to counter the maps drawn by several Red states over the last year.
The infant's father, 19-year-old Ca’Marion Pawnell, is also facing charges related to the shooting, including second-degree felony murder.
The FDA's approval of Trodelvy, a targeted treatment, could bring new hope for Black women battling metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.