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Saafir, Iconic Bay Area Emcee and Actor, Passes Away at 54

The West Coast native, known for his standout work with Digital Underground and Hobo Junction, also made a memorable appearance in the iconic film ‘Menace II Society.’
11/20/2024

Keith Lee's Viral Sushi Review Forces Seattle Restaurant to Close Amid Health Scare

FOB Sushi suspends operations as they address food safety issues.
11/19/2024

Texas Curriculum Under Fire for Leaving Out Slavery’s Role in U.S. History

A proposed lesson on Thomas Jefferson's Monticello highlights innovation but leaves out the crucial role of enslaved labor.
11/19/2024

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Pleads Guilty In Utah Prescription Drug Fraud Operation

The Baton Rouge rapper entered a plea deal for operating a large-scale drug fraud ring from his Huntsville, Utah, home.
11/19/2024

Daughters of Malcolm X File $100 Million Lawsuit Against CIA, FBI, and NYPD

The family, represented by Benjamin Crump, seeks justice and accountability for the alleged roles the agencies played in the death of their father.
11/15/2024

Lil Durk Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Murder-for-Hire Charges

The Chicago rapper faces life in prison if convicted of orchestrating a deadly 2022 plot against a rival.
11/15/2024

Boy with Autism Arrested Over Plush Toy, Sparking Outrage

Ty, who brought a bunny plush to school, was charged with a felony after his comment about it was misunderstood as a threat.
11/15/2024

This Week in Good Black News: ‘RHOP’ Alum Candiace Dillard Bassett Welcomes Her First Child, T-Pain Receives Major Honors in His Hometown, and Boyz II Men Announce New Doc and Biopic

Plus, a Chicago man reunites with his long-lost birth mother thanks to their love of sweets.
11/15/2024

Lil Durk Set to Be Arraigned on Murder-for-Hire Charges Amid Quando Rondo Feud

The Chicago artist faces serious federal charges, including conspiracy and use of firearms, in connection with a 2022 shooting in Los Angeles.
11/14/2024

'Don't Tell LeBron': NBA Commissioner Silver Makes Pick for Greatest Player of All Time

Adam Silver shocks fans and reignites the GOAT debate with his candid answer.
11/14/2024

Harriet Tubman Promoted to National Guard Brigadier General

The iconic social justice figure was posthumously recognized for her military service.
11/12/2024