Accused San Bernardino Attacker Tashfeen Malik Pledged Allegiance to ISIS on Social Media: Report
Tashfeen Malik, 27, reportedly pledged her support to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi using a Facebook account created under an alias around the time...
‘The Wiz Live!’ Brings The Best Of Black Excellence To TV
‘The Wiz Live!’ made history Thursday night.
Majority-Black Jury Selected in 1st Freddie Gray Trial
Eight black jurors and four white jurors will decide if Baltimore Police Officer William Porter—who faces charges of manslaughter, second-degree assault, misconduct in office and...
San Bernardino Shooting Suspects Identified as Couple who Left Baby Daughter with Grandma Before Massacre
Syed Rizwan Farook, 28 and his wife, Tashfeed Malik, were killed in a shootout with police more than four hours after the mass shooting at...
’20-Victim Shooting’ Reported In California; Shooter At Large
Fire officials are reporting a large-scale shooting incident in San Bernardino, California.
#BuyBlack for the Holidays: 50 Gift Ideas That Support Black Businesses and Black Causes
From the fashionista to the social-justice warrior—or even someone who’s both—there’s something for everyone on your holiday shopping list.
How This Journalist Forced Officials To Release The Laquan McDonald Video
Brandon Smith says he kept pushing, even after his FOIA request was denied.
Black Women Rape Victims Are Under Assault During Daniel Holtzclaw Trial
Lawyer Damario Solomon-Simmons thought he’d seen everything until he visited the trial of ex-Tulsa police officer Daniel Holtzclaw.
This Is Why Donald Trump’s Meeting With Black Ministers Imploded; Sharpton Calls For National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Should Black Ministers Meet With Trump?
Tamir Rice’s Mother and Siblings Testify Before Grand Jury
Samaria Rice told the jurors about her son’s gentle character and asked them to hold the officers involved in his death accountable.
1st Trial in the Freddie Gray Murder Case to Begin Monday in Baltimore
Six police officers are facing charges in the death that sparked nationally televised protests in the city.
Free Community College Is Already Happening In Red And Blue States
Several different programs across the country could show us how to get every high school student the option of free community college.
Kobe Bryant Retiring After This Season
“My body knows it’s time to say goodbye.”
AIDS Activist Completes Solo Atlantic Crossing in a Rowboat
Victor Mooney wants to use his accomplishment to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, which continues to claim lives.
How Did These Cities Become the Top 10 Best for Black-Owned Small Businesses?
If you’re looking for a good environment to start your small business, you might look at some cities you’ve probably never considered before—and here’s why.
Laquan McDonald Protests Shut Down Chicago’s ‘Magnificent Mile’
“The pain that we’re feeling in neighborhoods now needs to be felt on Michigan Avenue.”
3 People Killed in Ambush at Colorado Planned Parenthood Clinic
A lone gunman reportedly killed a police officer and two civilians Friday during an hours-long standoff at the clinic in Colorado Springs.
Activist Malcolm X. London and 4 Others Arrested During Protest in Chicago
Police arrested five protesters, including London, who helped organize the march, after graphic footage was released showing a Chicago police officer fatally shooting Laquan McDonald,...
Obama Sends Thanksgiving Message About Teen Shot By Chicago Cop
The president said he was “deeply disturbed” by video of Laquan McDonald’s killing.
6 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Thanksgiving (or Any Holiday) Host
Instead of toting food or drink that might conflict with the menu, how about a gesture that your host might really appreciate or need?
Burger King Manager Believes Chicago Cops Erased Security Footage Showing Laquan McDonald Shooting
Jay Darshane, district manager for a Chicago Burger King, said that shortly after the 17-year-old was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer, four cops...
3 Arrested In Connection To Minnesota Black Lives Matters Protest Shooting
The shooting that took place as protesters gathered near a Minneapolis police precinct on Monday sent shocks throughout the nation.
Chicago police officer charged with murder in shooting of black teenager as city releases video footage
Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a police officer here with first-degree murder for fatally shooting a black teenager last year in an incident captured on a...
The Amazing Black Activists We’re Thankful For in 2015
Power to the people.
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