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It took more than 3 months to finally fire William Bennett, an ex-teacher at a Louisville high school where he was recorded on video fighting a Black student and using racist language to defend his actions.

The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has hit society like a ton of bricks this winter and HBCUs are no exception. Here's how historically Black colleges and universities are responding.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is under heavy criticism for saying, "My low-skilled workers, my cooks, my dishwashers, my messengers, my shoe-shine people, those who work at Dunkin' Donuts—they don't have the academic skills to sit in the corner office."

Social media was replete with conspiracy theories after it was reported that it took police in Houston more than four hours to respond to a weekend shooting that left George Floyd's preschool-aged niece critically injured.

A completely unsubstantiated rumor about an alleged sex tape of the celebrated soul singer, songwriter and actress Jill Scott went viral on Tuesday night and seemed to break the entire internet -- or, at least, the portion where Black users log online.

Florida's Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo is downplaying the need for frequent COVID-19 testing and refused to encourage people to get vaccinated as coronavirus cases soar in the Sunshine State.

Conservative journalist for the Christian Broadcasting Network David Brody got dragged for a bizarre tweet criticizing Washington, D.C., for supporting Black Lives Matter but not preparing motorists for a snowstorm.

Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet is now former Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet since that she has finally resigned following the fallout from an N-word-laced rant caught on a home video that went viral.

Residents in one predominately white New York City neighborhood have complained that the local COVID-19 testing and treatment plan prioritizes people along "racial and ethnic" lines, according to a city council member.

G-League talent LiAngelo Ball had to learn this the hard way. Growing up, LiAngelo envisioned playing alongside his brothers in the NBA and while LaMelo and Lonzo have accomplished that dream, LiAngelo is still fighting.

Texas Lt. Gov Dani Patrick, a Republican who blamed unvaccinated Black people for spreading the pandemic in a racist statement that has been widely debunked, tested positive for COVID-19.

Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey was placed on administrative leave after shooting at a suspect during a New Year’s Eve fight in the parking lot of a Superstop in Arkansas.