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Critics Blast Decision To Cut MLKJuneteenth Park 'Free Days'

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth removed from 2026 free-admission datesadvocates are side-eyeing the National Park Service for sidelining Black history.
12/08/2025

Another Big Win for HBCUs: Mackenzie Scott Doubles Down on Lincoln University

Scott’s $25M no-strings gift affirmed confidence in Lincoln’s leadership and anchors a new campaign for student success
12/08/2025

Detroit Teen Admits She Gave Birth Alone on Thanksgiving After Initially Saying A Stranger Left The Baby on the Porch

The 16-year-old delivered her own surprise baby with the help of YouTube and lied about the newborn out of fear.
12/05/2025

17 Bullets End Black Mom's Life: Judge Shields Cop in Mental Health Nightmare

Jada Johnson's family watched in horror as Fayetteville cops fired 17 shots during her crisis. Now they want justice.
12/05/2025

Supreme Court Approves Controversial GOP-Friendly Voting Map

In 6-3 rulingSCOTUS overrides racial gerrymander claimsletting Republicans lock in midterm gains by diluting minority power in Texas.
12/05/2025

Lake Charles Police Video Sparks Outrage Over Wheelchair Arrest

Footage shows escalating tensions in a Lake Charles lot turning brutal as cops drag Tyler Laday from his chairfor "disturbing the peace."
12/04/2025

New Orleans On Edge As Border Patrol Lands In Backyards And On Rooftops

Federal immigration agents have fanned out across the metro areaseizing workers and alarming whole blocks. Leaders urge residents to know their rights.
12/04/2025

University of Alabama Shuts Down Two Student Magazines in the Name of “DEI Compliance”

Black and women-centered publications at the University of Alabama were abruptly halted after new federal guidance — leaving student editors stunnedsilencedand handing out their final issues across campus.
12/04/2025
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BET Current: Current: Burna Boy Steps UpViola Gets Her Flowers

From global generosity after tragedy to a history-making Barbie and an iconic engagement revealthis week’s BET Current highlights the stories inspiringupliftingand celebrating Black culture.
12/04/2025

Florida Dad Sues School Over Daughter's Multiple Strip-Search Nightmare

A 14-year-old honor student endured racial slurs and allegedly three invasive strip searches by school staff amid false allegations of abuse.
12/03/2025

Will Jasmine Crockett jump into Texas’ wild 2026 Senate race?

With strong primary pollingredrawn district linesand an eye on mobilizing new voters of colorthe Dallas lawmaker’s next move could remake both parties’ plans
12/03/2025