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5 Reasons Why So Few Missing Black Children And Teens Are Found

From the ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome’ to ‘Adultification,’ layers of bias prevent their safe return.
03/21/2023

How D.C. Entrepreneur Angel Gregorio’s New Business Class Series Is Helping Black Women To Launch And Live

With the success of her Spice Suite retail store moving forward, Gregorio wants to lift others up with her.
03/21/2023

Bring That Week Back: Angela Bassett Oscar Snub, Michael Irvin Continues Fight Against Marriott And Mississippi Man Found Dead After Saying He Was Being Chased By White Men

Plus, Kobe Bryant’s daughters honor him at the handprint ceremony.
03/17/2023

Could Florida’s College Anti-Diversity Bill Harm Black Sororities And Fraternities?

HBCU students and lawmakers are raising a red flag.
03/17/2023

Five Cases of Innocent Black Men Exonerated After Spending Decades Behind Bars

The exoneration of Sidney Holmes after serving 34 years of a 400-year sentence is one of many cases of justice being served decades late.
03/16/2023

Vice President Kamala Harris and BET Honor Young Black Trailblazers During Black History Month

The invitation-only celebration was held at the private residence of Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
03/16/2023

St. Louis Mayor Appoints Nine Residents To City’s First Reparations Commission

The first meeting will take place next month.
03/14/2023

FBI Annual Report on Hate Crimes Finds Black People Are Most Victimized

The agency’s annual report was updated to include more reporting from across the country.
03/14/2023

5 Times Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Used Political Power To Cancel Black People

Florida’s Republican governor appears committed to turning back the clock back on Black progress.
03/14/2023

Michael Irvin Drops $100M Defamation Lawsuit In Texas, But He’s Not Done Fighting

He reportedly plans to refile the case in Arizona where a female hotel employee accused him of wrongdoing.
03/14/2023

Arizona Schools Chief Starts Hotline To Report Educators Teaching Critical Race Theory

The state’s Republican top educator has vowed to wage a war against CRT.
03/14/2023