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Primary Night Across America: Key Candidates Advance as 2026 Midterm Map Takes Shape
Voters across the country delivered a clearer picture of the 2026 midterm battlefield this week, with major primary results coming in from Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, and California.
Jun 103 min read


Testimony Ends in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial; Closing Arguments Set in Fatal Frisco Track Meet Stabbing Case
Closing arguments are scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, after four days of testimony in Collin County courthouse. Anthony, who is now 19, has pleaded not guilty and maintains he acted in self-defense.
Jun 82 min read


Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial Begins in Texas as Jury Selection Opens Under Heavy Security
Anthony’s charge for murder is for the stabbing to death of the 17-year-old Austin Metcalf on April 2, 2025, at a track meet held by the Frisco ISD
Jun 22 min read


Rick Chow Found Not Guilty in Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, Leaving Columbia Community Searching for Answers
onvenience store owner Chikei “Rick” Chow has been found not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Jun 22 min read


Kevin Hart and Katt Williams Reconcile During Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart
The roast, which aired as part of Netflix’s comedy programming, brought together celebrities, comedians and entertainers to take aim at Hart’s career, public image and personal life, but Williams’ surprise appearance quickly became the headline moment of the night.
May 112 min read


Tennessee Redistricting Fight Raises New Alarm Over Black Political Power and Modern Redlining
The NAACP Tennessee State Conference has already filed a lawsuit challenging the map, arguing that the mid-decade redistricting violates state law and the Tennessee Constitution.
May 82 min read


Updated War Brief: Iran Conflict Escalates, Shipping Chokes, and the World Braces for Blowback
The confrontation with Iran has grown more serious in the past few days, prompting the expansion of the conflict into a broader regional war, and generating immediate shockwaves across markets and diplomacy worldwid
Mar 22 min read


Trevor Noah’s Grammys joke about Nicki Minaj sparks cheers, headlines, and fresh political blowback
At Crypto.com Arena, Noah informed the audience that Minaj was not in the building because she was still at the White House with Donald Trump and added to the statement an extended impression supposed to mimic Trump-like bravado.
Feb 22 min read


Campus in Shock: Black Student Found Hanging from Tree at Delta State University
The Delta State University community is reeling after the death of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old student whose body was discovered early Monday morning hanging from a tree near the school’s pickleball courts.
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk Shot During Utah Valley University Event
USA founder Charlie Kirk was critically injured Wednesday after being shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Charleston White Storms Out of Tougaloo College After Heated Exchange With Students
A speaking engagement featuring comedian and commentator Charleston White at Tougaloo College ended abruptly Tuesday after a heated confrontation with students.
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Responds to Fatal Light Rail Stabbing With Calls for Compassion and Stronger Safety Measures
In the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska aboard Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line, Mayor Vi Lyles has issued a series of statements balancing compassion for those struggling with mental illness and homelessness with new pledges to strengthen public safety
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Black Unemployment Rate Climbs to 7.2% in July 2025, Nearly Double National Average
Economists view this surge as a troubling indicator of broader economic instability, particularly affecting predominantly Black communities.
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Federal Authorities Arrest Religious Leader David E. Taylor on Forced Labor, Money Laundering Charges
Houston, TX, September 2, 2025 Federal authorities have arrested self-styled “Apostle” David E. Taylor, founder of Joshua Media...
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Charlotte Mourns as TikTok Star Malik Taylor Dies at 28
The vibrant social media star Malik Taylor, known online as The Unpopular Party, has tragically passed away at the age of 28.
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Danielle Spencer, Beloved “Dee” From What’s Happening!!, Passes Away at 60
Danielle Spencer, remembered by millions as the unforgettable little sister Dee Thomas from the classic 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!, has passed away at the age of 60 after a long and courageous battle with cancer
Aug 12, 20252 min read


A New Dawn at Savannah State: Dr. Jermaine Whirl Ushers in Era of Revival and Reform"
Savannah State University is stepping into a new era with the appointment of Dr. Jermaine Whirl as its next president.
Aug 5, 20252 min read


The Rise of Black Excellence HBCUs Experience Unprecedented Enrollment and Institutional Growth
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are experiencing an extraordinary surge in student interest and institutional growth
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Northern Nigeria Court Frees Christian Man in Landmark Religious Justice Victory
Christian man who had been sentenced for helping a Muslim convert escape religious persecution. This ruling represents a rare and powerful moment of religious justice in a region long plagued by sectarian violence discrimination and fear
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Tragedy Strikes During Houston Greek Picnic Two Kappa Alpha Psi Brothers Killed by Drunk Driver
The two fraternity brothers were in a white Lexus when they were struck by a speeding driver identified as 21-year-old Rene Hernandez.
Aug 5, 20252 min read
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