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Michigan Demands Exoneree To Pay Back $1.25M

Desmond Ricks lost 25 years to a bogus murder charge—now the state wants every dime of his wrongful conviction payout back after receiving a $7.5M Detroit settlement.
01/12/2026

‘They Are RogueThey Are Racist’: Pressley Tears Into ICE After Minneapolis Killing

Citing Renee Nicole Good’s killing and a broader pattern seen nationwideAyanna Pressley urges Congress to use its power of the purse to rein in what she calls a “lawless” agency.
01/12/2026

Feds Target Letitia James and Her Hairdresser

Investigators chase payments and ties between the AGher stylist paland event gigs amid ongoing pushback—will this stick or crash like the mortgage mess?
01/09/2026

This Week In Good Black News: BET.com Earns GLAAD RecognitionMike Jones Secures a Major WinPhillis Wheatley Is HonoredAnd Megan Thee Stallion Expands Her Empire

From media and politics to history and entrepreneurshipBlack excellence continues to be recognizedcelebratedand built in real time.
01/09/2026

Mayor Mary Sheffield Delivers Cash for Detroit Moms in Historic First

As Detroit's first woman mayorSheffield launches Rx Kids with $1,500 upfront and $500 monthly—no income check—for new moms.
01/08/2026

Off-Duty ICE Agent Kills Father of Two  During New Year’s Festivities

The killing of Keith Porter by an officer is fueling fresh calls for accountability as communities push back on when and how officers use force.
01/08/2026
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From Rubble to Renewal: How Two Dragons Martial Arts Is Rebuilding

After losing their studio in the Eaton Firea mother-and-son martial arts team is buying back their landraising fundsand working with housing advocates to rebuild—not just for themselvesbut for their entire community.
01/08/2026
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BET Current: DMX’s Faith HonoredTessa Thompson Speaks Outand Phillis Wheatley Gets Her Flowers

From DMX’s posthumous ordination as a minister to Tessa Thompson opening up about reclaiming her narrativeplus the U.S. Postal Service honoring poet Phillis Wheatleyhere’s what’s current and moving the culture.
01/08/2026

Altadena One Year Later: Bishop Needs $2 Million to Rebuild Local Church After Historic Wildfire

While one year has passed since the Eaton Fire ripped through Altadenalocal citizens and community leaders remain in limbo during dire rebuilding efforts.
01/08/2026

Altadena One Year Later: Iconic Little Red Hen Café Faces Landlord Drama as Restaurant Aims to Rebuild At Original Scorched Landmark Location

Owned and operated by mom-and-daughter duo Barbara Shay and Annisa Shaythis eatery is determined to rebuild the popular establishment despite significant challenges.
01/08/2026

Altadena One Year Later: Multi-Generational Family Breaks Ground on New Home After Eaton Fire

From devastation to despairthe Roberts family is one step closer to calling their burned-down residence home again.
01/08/2026