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Simone Biles Extends Break From Olympics, For Now

Simone Biles has attempted to clear up any confusion about the reason why she withdrew from the women's gymnastics team…
07.28.21
House Select Committee Investigating January 6 Attack On US Capitol Holds First Hearing

Capitol Officer Testifies Jan. 6 Rioters Hurled N-Word

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn testified before the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack that racist rioters…
07.27.21
Paramedic in front of ambulance, with face mask

All The Reasons We're Still In A Pandemic

It may feel as though COVID-19 restrictions are slowly being lifted across the nation, but the rise of new variants…
07.29.21
Atlanta police brutality video

Atlanta Cops Suspended Over Video Kicking Woman's Face

A police sergeant in Atlanta shown on video kicking an apparently handcuffed woman in the face while his partner stands…
07.27.21
Politics - Malcolm X - BBC TV - "The Negro in America" - London - 1964

Ilyasah Shabazz Producing Series About Malcolm X’s Life

Malcolm X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz is working on a television series about his coming of age journey.
07.26.21
Student working on a project

Clark Atlanta University Joins Black Business Initiative

Clark Atlanta University has joined an initiative designed to create and support 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2030.
07.25.21
Rest In Power Bob Moses
Rest In Power

Civil Rights Leader Bob Moses Dies At 86

A lifelong educator, Moses inspired multiple generations to organize for equity and justice, leaving behind a legacy of servant leadership…
07.30.21
#TheBlackBallot African Americans In South Celebrate Obama's Historic Win
#TheBlackBallot

Save Voting Rights, Save Democracy

Celebrated last November for saving Democracy, Black organizers and the voters they mobilized will not rest until federal voting rights…
07.27.21
University student in the library

SC State University Eliminates $9.8M In Student Debt

South Carolina State University is eliminating $9.8 million in debt for students.
07.24.21
Lifetime's TCA Panels featuring Supernanny and The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospelat the 2020 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour

Queen Latifah’s Production Company Inks Deal With Audible

Queen Latifah has inked a first-look production deal with Audible.
07.24.21
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 20 Princeton at Harvard

Black Girl Duo Wins Harvard Debate Competition

Atlanta teenagers Jayla Jackson and Emani Stanton became the first Black girl duo to win Harvard University's debate competition.
07.24.21
BRENDA MALLORY

New Environmental Justice Mandate For Federal Agencies

Brenda Mallory, the first Black chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, says new guidance for the Justice40 Initiative gives…
07.24.21
BET Awards 2021 - Show

Lil Nas X Wants To End Cash Bail

With his latest single, "Industry Baby," the rapper launched a fundraiser for The Bail Project to raise money and awareness…
07.27.21
MALAYSIA-US-INTERNET-SOCIAL-APPS

Department Rehires Cop Despite Racist Facebook Posts

The Chicopee Police Department in Massachusetts has rehired one of its former cops who retired following his racist social media…
07.22.21
Attractive African American woman checking her bank account online

Everything To Know About URBAN ONE’s ONE VIP

Urban One has launched its newest endeavor, a financial service, ONE VIP -- a prepaid Visa debit card accompanied by a…
07.22.21
Ta'Neasha Chappell

Ta'Neasha Chappell's In-Custody Death Prompts Questions

The family of Ta'Neasha Chappell, a Louisville woman who recently died under questionable circumstances in Indiana police custody, has retained…
07.22.21
Alabama USA, An ambulance on an emergency call trailing through the town center

Dying COVID-19 Patients Thought 'Skin Color' Factored: Doctor

Dr. Brytney Cobia's viral Facebook post brought attention to misconceptions about the vaccine that have proven deadly for people she's…
07.22.21
Senate Rules Committee Holds Field Heating In Atlanta On Georgia Voting Laws

Georgia GOP Removed Black Election Board Members: Report

A well-respected expert in election administration and voting rights, Ms. Helen Butler, testified at Monday's Senate hearing about her removal…
07.21.21
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