BET Current: Prices Over Politics? Voters Say Inflation Is the Real Issue

04/02/2025

A new poll shows Americans care more about their wallets than tariff threats — and it could shape the 2024 ballot box.

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BET Current: The Trump Administration Moves Forward With Plans To Gut The US Department Of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to do away with the government organization.
03/25/2025
01:12

BET Current: Michelle Obama Explains Why She Won't Go Into Politics

The former FLOTUS addressed the worries she had about her children’s freedom if she were in office.
03/25/2025
01:20

BET Current: Boosie BadAzz Uses Hazing Victim’s Name for Festival Promo, Family Threatens Lawsuit

The rapper promoted his Boosie Bash festival with a scholarship in honor of late Southern University student, Caleb Wilson.
03/28/2025
01:27

BET Current: Florida Considers Easing Child Labor Laws Amid Workforce Shortages

Lawmakers cite job vacancies left by undocumented immigrants as a reason for proposed changes.
03/28/2025
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BET Current: Marvin Sapp Criticized After Asking Church to Raise $40K During Service

A viral video shows the gospel singer instructing ushers to block the exits until the goal was met.
03/31/2025
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BET Current: Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy, Experts Urge Users to Delete Data After Bankruptcy Filing

The embattled DNA testing company's bankruptcy announcement has left some customers concerned about their personal information amid financial turmoil.
03/31/2025
01:24

BET Current: Amber Ruffin Cut from 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The White House Correspondents’ Association pivots away from its traditional comedic segment, citing a renewed focus.
04/01/2025
01:28

BET Current: Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Elections

The move intensifies the debate over voting access and election integrity ahead of the 2024 election.
04/02/2025
01:42

BET Current: Black Georgians Push Back Against Railroad Plans in Sparta

A proposed rail project promises profits, but local residents say the cost to their land and legacy is too high.
04/02/2025
01:47

BET Current: Cory Booker’s Filibuster Is One for the History Books

The New Jersey Senator is going long on the Senate floor in a powerful protest that could make procedural history.
04/02/2025
01:28

BET Current: Prices Over Politics? Voters Say Inflation Is the Real Issue

A new poll shows Americans care more about their wallets than tariff threats — and it could shape the 2024 ballot box.
04/02/2025
01:34

BET Current: 'It's a Bloodbath': Massive Job Cuts Hit U.S. Health Agencies

Thousands face layoffs as federal health departments undergo significant restructuring, sparking concerns over public health impacts. ​
04/04/2025
01:33

BET Current: ICE Agent Faces Judge's Ire for Detaining Defendant Mid-Trial

Controversy erupts as an immigration officer arrests an 'illegal migrant' during ongoing court proceedings, drawing sharp judicial criticism. ​
04/04/2025
01:21

BET Current: Obama Photobombs Family's Cherry Blossom Snapshot

Former President Barack Obama playfully steps into a family's photo session amid D.C.'s iconic cherry blossoms, creating a memorable moment. ​
04/04/2025
01:35

BET Current: Susan Crawford Wins Pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Rebuking Trump and Musk

Conservative Brad Schimel, backed by Trump and Elon Musk, falls short in effort to tilt state’s highest court.
04/08/2025
01:32

BET Current: Louisville’s Black West End Finally Gets a Hospital After 150 Years

A historic investment is changing the face of healthcare for a neighborhood that’s waited generations for basic medical access.
04/08/2025
01:24

BET Current: Harriet Tubman Tribute Removed From National Park Service Website

References to ‘enslaved’ people and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 have also been pulled.
04/09/2025
01:23

BET Current: Fulton County Prosecutors Move to Revoke Young Thug’s Probation

The rapper is accused of reposting a viral image tied to a gang murder case.
04/09/2025
01:27

BET Current: U.S. Revokes All South Sudan Visas in Drastic Diplomatic Shift

Marco Rubio says the decision is a response to escalating conflict and governance issues in the East African nation.
04/09/2025
01:21

BET Current: More Than 100 Dead After Roof Collapses at Dominican Republic Nightclub

The disaster has prompted a nationwide outcry over building safety and regulation enforcement.
04/11/2025
21:09

BET Talks: Aisha Bowe on Space Innovation, Breaking STEM Barriers, and Empowering Black Excellence
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On BET Talks, Miabelle chats with rocket scientist Aisha Bowe about breaking barriers in STEM, spaceflight, and inspiring the next generation of Black innovators.
04/22/2025
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