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In this photo illustration a vial of COVID-19 vaccine and a...
Dispelling Vaccine Skepticism

Medical and public health officials see the lingering fear of malicious government action in predominantly Black communities as a reason…
by Anoa Changa
02.03.21
Cops punch Alabama business owner instead of robber
Alabama Cops Brutalize 'Good [Black] Guy With Gun'

An incident that occurred nearly three months ago goes viral.
by Royce Dunmore
06.10.20
Special Screening Of Universal Pictures' "Ma" - Arrivals
Octavia Spencer Donates Breathing Monitors Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer donated breathing monitors to hospitals in New York and Alabama.
by NewsOne Staff
05.04.20
Lawn mower on fresh cut green grass in backyard
Huntsville Man Helps City’s Vulnerable Residents Amid Pandemic

Social entrepreneur Rodney Smith Jr. is providing Huntsville residents with free lawn mowing services and care packages amid the coronavirus…
by NewsOne Staff
04.16.20
Nathaniel Woods
'Innocent' Alabama Man Facing Execution In Cop Killings

Activists like Martin Luther King III want his death sentence commuted.
by Royce Dunmore
03.31.20
newspaper's depiction of the Revolt on the Amistad was a small, two-mastered schooner. Built in Spain and based in Havana, it moved general cargo along the Spanish ports of the Caribbean.
HBCU To House $50 Million Amistad Paintings

Talladega College opened a new museum that will house Amistad paintings worth $50 million.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
School bus sign
Alabama School Accused Of Allowing Racial Discrimination

An Alabama mother is suing the Franklin County Board of Education for failing to discipline students and staff who racially…
by A. Woods
03.31.20
Homeless person
9-Year-Old Buys 100 Sleeping Bags For The Homeless

A 9-year-old from Alabama purchased 100 sleeping bags and food for the homeless this holiday season.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
seniors
80-Year-Old Makes History As HBCU's Oldest Graduate

80-year-old Donzella Washington made history by becoming the oldest person to graduate from Alabama A&M University.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Handcuffed Prisoner
Man Imprisoned For 38 Years Over Stealing $9

An Alabama man has been imprisoned for 38 years after stealing $9 under the state's Habitual Offender law.
by A. Woods
03.31.20
Alabama-based nonprofit focused on helping victims of domestic violence
Alabama Nonprofit Empowers Women To Escape Domestic Violence

The Alabama nonprofit Women of Refined Gold is empowering women to escape domestic violence.
by Brandee Sanders
03.30.20
Montgomery Cityscapes and City Views
Black Alabama Sheriff Killed By White Teen

Black Alabama sheriff reportedly killed by sheriff deputy's son over loud music.
by Aleia Woods
03.30.20
Steven Reed becomes first Black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama Elects 1st Black Mayor Steven Reed

Steven Reed won the mayoral election in Montgomery, Alabama, to become the historic city's first Black mayor in its 200-year…
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Views of Building 2, the Adjustment Unit at the DC Correctional Complex at Lorton, Virginia.
Man Will Be Released From Prison

Alvin Kennard robbed a bakery when he was 22.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Children's sports team charity drive for donations, local disaster relief.
Twins Create Care Packages For Girls In Need

In celebration of their birthday, 12-year-old twins Breanna and Brooke Bennett created care packages that included feminine hygiene products for…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Javaon Ousley, Alabama A&M student killed by off-duty cop
Questions After Cop Kills HBCU Student Javaon Ousley

Javaon Ousley was only 19.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Nigel Shelby
Nigel Shelby's Mom Slams School Over Son's Suicide

Camika Shelby, who is being represented by Benjamin Crump, says the school was regularly having discussions with her son Nigel…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Alabama State Capitol
How Abortion Ban Will Hurt Black Women Most

The governor of Alabama is expected to sign the abortion ban into law with six days.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Nigel Shelby
Nigel Shelby's Mother Speaks Out

The 15-year-old took his own life on April 18.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Education
Child Hangs Herself After Racism At School

McKenzie Adams was in the fourth grade.
by NewsOne Staff
12.11.18
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