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Airbnb Host Sued Over “Peaceful White Neighborhood” Listing

An Atlanta woman says her booking was rejected after the host learned she was Black.
06/09/2026

The Trump Administration is Stripping Citizenship at a Record Pace

Naturalized Americans are the latest targets in a crackdown that's rewriting the rules of what it means to be a citizen.
06/09/2026

Democratic Primary Day: The Key Races to Watch in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota

Four states head to the polls Tuesday in some of the most closely watched Democratic primaries of the 2026 midterm cycle. Black voters in South Carolina could decide whether the party picks a Black gubernatorial nominee.
06/09/2026

Spelman Taps Tech Leader Ayanna Howard as New President

The renowned roboticist and Ohio State engineering dean will become the HBCU’s 12th president on Aug. 1.
06/08/2026

New Trump Post Attacks Obama's Highly Anticipated Presidential Center

The post was shared just days before the Obama Presidential Center is set to open on June 19 in Chicago’s Hyde Park.
06/08/2026

BET’s Louis Carr Lands Major Living Legends Honor

The BET president joins a 2026 honoree list that spotlights power players across Black music, radio, and media.
06/05/2026

Lifestyle Influencer Ashlee Jenae's Cause of Death Has Been Revealed

The influencer, known legally as Ashly Robinson, died while on vacation in Zanzibar with her fiancé.
06/05/2026

This Week in Good Black News: BET’s New Board, Big Wins, and Even Bigger Momentum

From Angel Reese’s milestone to history-making at BET, the culture had plenty to celebrate this week.
06/05/2026

White Neighbor Brings Rifle To Black Child's Birthday Party, After Community Pool Dispute ​

The incident, captured in a now viral video, was followed by an arrest, a misdemeanor charge, and a community grappling with its own safety.
06/04/2026

HIV and Cancer Patients Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under New Rules

The latest Trump administration rule could force some Medicaid recipients with serious illnesses to prove they still qualify for coverage.
06/04/2026

Divorce Papers Reveal ‘White Supremacists’ Texts From Arkansas Disgraced Trooper

A former State Police trooper resigned after his wife introduced dozens of racist and hateful text messages as evidence in their divorce case.
06/04/2026