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‘Progress and Possibility’: Mary Sheffield Makes History as Detroit’s New Mayor

She hit the ground serving first responders and the homeless on Day 1—now this Black powerhouse is ready to reshape the Motor City for everyone.
01/02/2026

Zohran Mamdani Quotes Jadakiss During NYC Inaugural Address

The newly sworn-in mayor made his message clear on New Year’s Day—New Yorkers shouldn’t be priced out of basic life, and yes, he said it with a Jadakiss quote.
01/02/2026

Black Patient Says UMass Hospital Nearly Let Him Die. Now He’s Suing for $5 Million

A Black man’s fight for answers in Worcester spotlights what many patients of color say they face in hospitals every day — disbelief, delay, and dangerous outcomes
01/02/2026

California to ICE: Ditch the Masks or Face the Heat

On Jan. 1, a new law bans face coverings for immigration agents, forcing accountability after a period of suspect raids terrorizing Black and Brown families.
12/31/2025

U.S. Cemetery Quietly Removed Black WWII Heroes; Europe Is Not Having It

A Dutch village that has honored fallen Americans for decades is calling out the U.S. after panels about Black soldiers vanished from a World War II grave site.
12/31/2025

Beloved Youth Coach Speaks Out After His Truck Is Covered In Racist Symbols

After reporting the vandalism to the police and sharing the upsetting footage online, the former Harlem Globetrotter shared that an arrest was made.
12/30/2025

Grand Jury Weighs Case Against d4vd in Death of Teen Celeste Rivas

Witnesses reportedly testified as investigators look into the discovery of Rivas’ body and possible involvement of multiple people.
12/30/2025

Racist AI Clips Are the New Disinformation Hustle

AI-generated videos are turning Black people into clickbait villains, supercharging outrage, stereotypes, and election-season lies while platforms struggle to keep up.
12/29/2025

Heroic College Athlete Shot by San Jose Cop After Disarming Gunman, Wins $8 Million Settlement

K’aun Green stopped a potential mass tragedy but was nearly killed by police — and the officer’s vile messages are now costing the city millions.
12/29/2025

The 25 Headlines That Defined 2025: From Beyoncé’s Grammy Win to Culture-Shifting Political Moments

From historic wins and heartbreaking losses to political shakeups and viral culture moments, here are the stories that dominated conversations, timelines, and group chats all year long.
12/29/2025

Former ‘Lion King’ Child Star Imani Dia Smith Killed and Her Boyfriend Was Charged

The performer who played Young Nala on Broadway was found fatally stabbed Dec. 21 in New Jersey; authorities have charged her boyfriend with murder.
12/26/2025