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‘That’s a Lie’: Karmelo Anthony’s Mom Denies Misusing Fundraiser Money

The woman says her family is being unfairly judged after her son’s arrest—and that the public is twisting the facts.
04/18/2025

Snoop Dogg: 'I Don’t Work With Brands That Don’t Give Back'

The rap icon turned mogul insists every deal must tie into the community: 'That’s part of the deal.'
04/18/2025

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

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

“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

‘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

Florida Educator is Reprimanded After Forcing Students to Massage Their Feet.

Understandably, the action drew the ire of concerned parents.
04/16/2025

Birthing While Black: What We Must Do Now to Protect Black Mothers and Babies

A new report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research exposes how America’s economic systems are failing Black birthing people — and what can be done to reverse the deadly trend.
04/16/2025