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Florida Educator is Reprimanded After Forcing Students to Massage Their Feet.

Understandably, the action drew the ire of concerned parents.
04/16/2025

Serena Williams, Danielle Deadwyler, and More Make TIME’s 100 List

Meet the groundbreaking figures honored for their impact on global culture, equity, and innovation.
04/16/2025

Birthing While Black: What We Must Do Now to Protect Black Mothers and Babies

A new report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research exposes how America’s economic systems are failing Black birthing people — and what can be done to reverse the deadly trend.
04/16/2025

Judge George L. Russell Jr., Legal Trailblazer and Community Advocate, Dies at 96

The first Black city solicitor of Baltimore and a key figure in Maryland's legal history, Russell's contributions extended beyond the courtroom into community development.
04/16/2025

Texas Judge Faces Death Threats After Reducing Bail for Teen Murder Suspect

udge Angela Tucker, who lowered Karmelo Anthony's bond from $1 million to $250,000, is now under increased security as the FBI investigates threats against her.
04/16/2025

No Charges Filed After 6-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck by School Bus in New Orleans

Mason Richards was attempting to board the bus when he was hit, and the driver showed no signs of impairment.
04/16/2025
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BET Current: Maryland Man Found Dead at Bahamas Resort Hours After Arriving for Family Vacation

The mother of 23-year-old Dinari McAlmont is now demanding answers after claiming her son’s face was bruised.
04/16/2025
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BET Current: LeVar Burton Tapped to Deliver Howard University’s 2025 Commencement Address

The beloved actor, literacy advocate, and cultural icon will speak to graduates on the Yard during the university’s 157th commencement ceremony.
04/16/2025

The Invisible Stats of the NBA’s Play-In and Emirates Cup Games

Career-defining performances from stars like Steph and Giannis are being left out of NBA history.
04/16/2025

Exclusive: Former Rep. Craig Washington on TX-18's Voicelessness—“This Isn’t Just Politics. It’s Oppression.”

With nearly 800,000 residents unrepresented, the civil rights attorney says the delay is an assault on democracy.
04/15/2025

Buffalo Mass Shooting Trial Set to Proceed Without Extended Delay

The court rejects the defense's bid to postpone; jury selection is slated to begin in October.
04/15/2025