News: a space for original local news stories and national news, with emphasis on stories pertaining to African Americans.
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
‘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
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
‘We have an opportunity to make America a better nation.’
Martin Luther Kingâs legacy under siege Read More
‘Boys In Blue’ is a four-part docuseries that follows the Polars through their 2021 season.
Showtime documentary follows North Highâs Polars Read More
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
‘In some ways the crypto space has inadequate regulation.’
Cryptocurrency meltdown zaps hip hop heavyweights Read More
Will the new year bring Minneapolis a new George Floyd Square?
New year, new George Floyd Square? Read More
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
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
WNBA star Brittney Griner has broken her silence.
Brittney Griner: ‘I intend to play basketball for the WNBA this season’ Read More
What would the demise of Twitter mean for the way global citizens engage in public discourse?Â
Twitter may be dyingâand taking Black Twitter with it Read More
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
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
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
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries becomes the first Black leader of a party in Congress.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ election as minority speaker signals Democratsâ willingness to move on from old guard Read More
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
‘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
This merger has massive implications to communities near the rail routes impacted by the mergerâespecially communities of color.
Proposed rail merger would ramp up environmental injustice Read More
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