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News: a space for original local news stories and national news, with emphasis on stories pertaining to African Americans.


National / News

How Black cops could beat an unarmed Black motorist

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 - by Rashad Shabazz, Arizona State University - Leave a Comment

Rashad Shabazz, a geographer and scholar to explore the societal conditions in which Black police officers could brutalize another Black man.

How Black cops could beat an unarmed Black motorist Read More
National / News

Memphis police release footage of deadly Tyre Nichols beating

January 28, 2023January 31, 2023 - by ï»ż - Leave a Comment

‘It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day.’

Memphis police release footage of deadly Tyre Nichols beating Read More
National / News

Pain and trauma of police killings have a ripple effect on Black communities

January 27, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Denise A. Herd, University of California, Berkeley - Leave a Comment

Beyond protests, every police killing can have painful and widespread consequences.

Pain and trauma of police killings have a ripple effect on Black communities Read More
Featured / Local / National / News

Martin Luther King’s legacy under siege 

January 13, 2023January 14, 2023 - by Mary Turck - Leave a Comment

‘We have an opportunity to make America a better nation.’

Martin Luther King’s legacy under siege  Read More
Featured / Local / National / News

Showtime documentary follows North High’s Polars

January 9, 2023January 13, 2023 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘Boys In Blue’ is a four-part docuseries that follows the Polars through their 2021 season.

Showtime documentary follows North High’s Polars Read More
National / News

Black family whose beachfront properties were seized 100 years ago, sells land to the county for $20 million

January 6, 2023January 11, 2023 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

In the 1920s, the beach resort was extremely popular with African American tourists. At that time, Black people were not permitted on White beaches.

Black family whose beachfront properties were seized 100 years ago, sells land to the county for $20 million Read More
Featured / National / News

Cryptocurrency meltdown zaps hip hop heavyweights

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 - by Stacy M Brown - Leave a Comment

‘In some ways the crypto space has inadequate regulation.’

Cryptocurrency meltdown zaps hip hop heavyweights Read More
Featured / Local / National / News

New year, new George Floyd Square?

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 - by H. Jiahong Pan - Leave a Comment

Will the new year bring Minneapolis a new George Floyd Square?

New year, new George Floyd Square? Read More
Featured / National / News

Gridlock and low expectations greet new Congress

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

With Democrats controlling the Senate and Republicans enjoying the majority in the House, much of any bill or other action signed by President Joe Biden would likely come in the form of executive orders.

Gridlock and low expectations greet new Congress Read More
National / News

Biden Administration announces plans to tackle homelessness

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

The ‘All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness’ initiative, announced on Dec. 19, would mandate federal officials to intervene to reduce homelessness.

Biden Administration announces plans to tackle homelessness Read More
Lynx/WNBA / National / News

Brittney Griner: ‘I intend to play basketball for the WNBA this season’

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 - by Dorothy J. Gentry - Leave a Comment

WNBA star Brittney Griner has broken her silence.

Brittney Griner: ‘I intend to play basketball for the WNBA this season’ Read More
Featured / Local / National / News

Twitter may be dying—and taking Black Twitter with it

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 - by Niara Savage - Leave a Comment

What would the demise of Twitter mean for the way global citizens engage in public discourse? 

Twitter may be dying—and taking Black Twitter with it Read More
Featured / National / News

Brittney Griner freed

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

After 294 days in Russian custody, including the past several weeks in a dreaded and dangerous penal colony, WNBA star Brittney Griner is free.

Brittney Griner freed Read More
Featured / National / News

Georgia runoff: Warnock prevails; candidate quality meant fewer voters turned out for Walker

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 - by Andra Gillespie - Leave a Comment

Democrats increased their Senate majority to 51-49 with Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Herschel Walker.

Georgia runoff: Warnock prevails; candidate quality meant fewer voters turned out for Walker Read More
National / News

Small Arkansas city elects youngest Black mayor in U.S. history

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

Following his Dec. 6 victory, Jaylen Smith, 18, becomes the youngest Black mayor in America.

Small Arkansas city elects youngest Black mayor in U.S. history Read More
Featured / National / News

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ election as minority speaker signals Democrats’ willingness to move on from old guard

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries becomes the first Black leader of a party in Congress.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ election as minority speaker signals Democrats’ willingness to move on from old guard Read More
National / News

Rep. Karen Bass proclaimed first Black female mayor of Los Angeles

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown, - Leave a Comment

With her victory, Bass will become the first Black woman to lead the city during a time when Los Angeles faces an ever-growing homeless crisis and a myriad of other issues…

Rep. Karen Bass proclaimed first Black female mayor of Los Angeles Read More
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Featured / National / News

Buffalo mass shooter gets life in prison

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown - Leave a Comment

‘The constant repetition of White supremacist conspiracy theories on social media and even mainstream media outlets has led to horrific violence.’

Buffalo mass shooter gets life in prison Read More
Featured / National / Opinion

Proposed rail merger would ramp up environmental injustice

November 22, 2022November 29, 2022 - by Hazel Trice Edney - Leave a Comment

This merger has massive implications to communities near the rail routes impacted by the merger—especially communities of color.

Proposed rail merger would ramp up environmental injustice Read More
Featured / National / News

Were red flags missed at the Colorado LGBTQ club shooting?

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 - by Alex McCourt, Johns Hopkins University - Leave a Comment

The suspect of the Club Q shooting had a history of violent plans, which has led to questions about how the tragedy could’ve been prevented.

Were red flags missed at the Colorado LGBTQ club shooting? Read More

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