Breaking News! History in the Making
George E. Johnson, founder of pioneering Black hair products company, dies at 99
Born to sharecroppers, Johnson started a company that would become a household name thanks to clever television marketing.
‘Share the story’: Gravesite believed to belong to one of the oldest free Black persons in America restored in Boston
The the city’s mayor announced the find by conservators of the historic Granary Burying Ground and encouraged spreading the story.
White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Hundreds of members were expected to show up at July 4th parades around the country, including in Washington DC.
Black Farmers Win Court Case That Restores $127 Million in Federal Grants
The Trump administration’s decision to end USDA grants that cost jobs and programs has been overruled by a judge.
No Black jurors selected for murder trial over killing at 2025 Texas high school
Critics of the juror selection argue that it compromises the fair trial that Karmelo Anthony has a right to.
Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards
Lauryn Hill surprised the audience wth a performance after being honored and encouraging others to honor their gifts.
How Urban Lights, one of the country’s last Black-owned record stores, changed with the times
Owner Timothy Wilson has shifted with physical and digital media to remain relevant and welcoming to music lovers.
What These Recent Supreme Court Rulings Could Mean for All Black Americans
From voting rights to prison sentences, recent Supreme Court decisions could reshape policy and disproportionately affect Black Americans.
What is in the Caribbean’s new slavery reparations manifesto?
The Caribbean’s new reparations manifesto demands monetary compensation and justice for the grave crimes of transatlantic chattel slavery.
‘We’re witnessing the end of the America that made our lives possible’: author Eddie Glaude on US’s 250th birthday
While the government is spending taxpayer money and glorifying the country’s birthday, many look to history and fear the path we’re on.
How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People
A white South African details how a policy exception under President Trump fast-tracked his family’s refugee pathway to the United States.
Louisiana man becomes first in region functionally cured of sickle cell disease
The young man will pursue his dream of becoming a pilot and others may soon have hope to reach their dreams despite their diagnoses.
Beyond Granger: Honoring the Black soldiers who enforced freedom on Juneteenth
Dr. Hilary Green highlights the brutal combat, sacrifices, and vital role of Black soldiers in enforcing freedom on Juneteenth.
Descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown on Juneteenth warn against backsliding on civil rights
This Juneteenth, many are worried about conservative politics that are infringing upon hard-won civil rights.
How One News Error Shook Baltimore’s Faith Community
Faith leaders say The Baltimore Sun’s mistaken identification of a respected pastor raises larger questions about accountability, trust, and how Black Baltimoreans are portrayed.
Trump Resurrected the Statue of a Slave Owner. Its Pedestal Cost Taxpayers $527K.
The high cost to move the statue from Wilmington, Delaware reflects the unusual rush job for the country’s birthday.
The Long War Against Michelle Obama’s Womanhood
UFC fighter Josh Hokit’s attack on Michelle Obama echoes a long history of racism and political grievance.
Young Black Men Are Now Dying by Suicide at a Historic Rate
For the first time, the rate is surpassing that of their white peers. It’s a warning that public health officials have yet to match with resources.
Child dead after officer-involved shooting at Senatobia Walmart, community reacts
The police fired into the car, killing the child and injuring an adult, after responding to a claim of alleged shoplifting at the store.
