Spring Valley High School Student Flung By School Officer On Video
The student had refused to leave class before the officer became involved.
These Archival Photos Show The Faces Of The Tuskegee Experiment
The notorious study was referenced in a recent episode of “Blackish.”
Obama To Try Selling Police Chiefs On Justice Reform, Gun Measures
Speech comes after White House distanced itself from FBI director’s comments on “Ferguson effect.”
Louisville, Ky., Judge Dismisses All-White Jury for Lack of Diversity During Black Man’s Trial
The Kentucky Supreme Court will decide if Jefferson Circuit Judge Olu Stevens overstepped his authority after reportedly dismissing two juries for not having any black...
Hundreds Rally In New York City To Protest Police Brutality
The group rallied Saturday in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park before marching about 2 miles along Sixth Avenue.
Usher on racial injustice, inspiration behind new song, “Chains”
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Ben Carson: Abortion Is Like Slavery
The retired neurosurgeon wants Roe v. Wade overturned, with almost no exceptions.
Ole Miss Removes Mississippi Flag With Confederate Emblem
The state flag has the Confederate battle emblem in the upper left corner.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Everything You Should Know About Black Women & Breast Density
A study released by the American Association for Cancer Research earlier this year revealed that Black women are more likely to have dense breast tissue...
Obama Discusses Death Penalty, Racial Profiling
The president plans to pick up the pace of pardons and clemencies in his final term.
Obama: Black Lives Matter Activists Have Legitimate Concerns
Obama says African-Americans aren’t making up their concerns about law enforcement.
In Car-Loving St. Louis, Pedestrians, Cyclists and Transit Riders Have Many Miles to Go
Metro riders made nearly 2 million more trips via public transportation in 2014 than in 2013.
Howard University and Its Maybe Multimillion-Dollar Dilemma
The potential sale of the HBCU’s spectrum is more complicated than what’s been reported.
Obama Administration Approves Plan To Make Prison Phone Calls More Affordable
“Today’s vote will never make up for the inactions of the past, but it is my hope that the order will finally bring relief to...
Joe Biden Is Not Running For President; Hillary Clinton Prepares For Benghazi Testimony
Ending months of speculation, Vice President Joe Biden announced that he will not be seeking the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.
Harlem Dedicated A Whole Day To The Glorious Lupita Nyong’o
Way to go, Lupita!
Plainclothes Cop Fatally Shoots Drummer, Claims He Was Armed
“We’re really numb right now, just trying to understand what happened.”
Poet Nails Why Offensive Halloween Costumes Are Never A Good Idea
“Shame on us for forgetting our life is someone else’s costume.”
Muslim Boy Whose Homemade Clock Led to His Arrest Is Leaving the US
Ahmed Mohamed and his family are headed to Doha, Qatar, where they have accepted an offer that will pay for Ahmed to attend high school...
Solidarity, Prayers And Support For Torched St. Louis Churches
Six predominantly black churches in St. Louis were the target of arson within the last two weeks.
Calif. Bride’s Family Turns Canceled Wedding Reception Into Feast for the Homeless
After the groom-to-be called off the wedding, the family of bride-to-be Quinn Duane decided to turn the canceled wedding into something positive.
Black-And-White Photos Chronicle The Early Days Of Rhythm And Blues
B.B. King, Della Reese, Mahalia Jackson. The gang’s all here.