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Rep. Jim Clyburn to Voters: ‘Don’t Let America Become Germany in the 1930s’

The longtime South Carolina congressman compared today’s political climate to the early days of Nazi Germany, calling on voters to take action before it’s too late.
04/18/2025

The Impact Report: Texas' Historic Black District Silenced, DEI Under Attack, and Pollution Without Payoff

From the political abandonment of TX-18 to a major NAACP lawsuit and environmental injustice in Louisiana, this week’s Impact Report unpacks the policies and power struggles reshaping Black futures.
04/18/2025

Black Love: Sports' Most Captivating Couples of 2025

Couples that are making an impact in each others' lives, in sports, and in the world.
04/18/2025

FSU Shooting Suspect ID’d as Son of Florida Sheriff’s Deputy

Authorities confirm 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner is behind the deadly campus shooting that left two dead and several injured.
04/18/2025

This Week in Good Black News: Ava DuVernay Earns Smithsonian Honor, Tommy Davidson Lands ‘Martin’ Spinoff, and Angel Reese Becomes a Homeowner

 Plus, Kodak Black quietly covers rent for over 200 families in his home state of Florida.
04/18/2025

“She Worked Until Her Last Breath”: Tragedy Highlights Federal Workforce Strain

Monique Lockett's death at her desk underscores the intense demands placed on federal employees and the critical need for mental health interventions.
04/17/2025

Louisiana Teen Earns $1.4M in Scholarships, Accepted to Over 75 Colleges

Ouachita Parish High senior Makenzie Williams credits her mentors and determination for her remarkable academic achievements.
04/17/2025

BET Media Group Greenlights Docuseries Starring Michael Vick in His Transformational Role as Head Football Coach of Norfolk State University

Produced by SMAC Entertainment, the Series Chronicles Vick’s Next Chapter in His Home State of Virginia as He Leads a New Generation at an HBCU With Vision, Purpose, and Passion.
04/17/2025

Ava DuVernay to Be Awarded Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal

The filmmaker joins Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Colin Powell in receiving the museum’s prestigious honor.
04/17/2025

‘Praying for Her’: Al Roker and Craig Melvin Speak Out on Sheinelle Jones’ Mysterious Absence

‘The Today Show’ co-hosts offered a heartfelt update on Jones, who hasn’t appeared on-air in four months
04/17/2025

‘I Gave Them My DNA. Now I Feel Foolish’: Black Consumers Reconsider 23andMe After Bankruptcy Fallout

In an exclusive interview with BET, consumers speak out about the company’s collapse and the risks of sharing their DNA.
04/17/2025