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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…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.22.21
Empathetic therapist listens to female client

Black Women-Owned Mental Health Center Opens In Mobile

Afiya Hooker and Joanna Johnson recently opened Mobile’s first Black-owned community-focused mental health center.
by Brandee Sanders
06.20.21
Niomi James and Jayla Latrick Parler

Ex-Astronaut Slapped On Wrist After Deadly DUI Crash

A former astronaut was sentenced to four years in jail last week from a DUI incident that claimed the lives…
by Charise Frazier
06.01.21
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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
04.29.21
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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
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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
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Questions After Cop Kills HBCU Student Javaon Ousley

Javaon Ousley was only 19.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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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
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