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Honoring Fannie Lou Hamer’s Legacy: How Black Women Leaders are Shaping the Future of Voter Mobilization

From Stacey Abrams to LaTosha Brown and Michelle Obama, Black women continue the fight for voting rights, building on Fannie Lou Hamer’s legacy of activism.
10/09/2024

The Overlooked Legacy of Black Dockworkers: Forging Justice On America’s Waterfronts

From the days of slavery to the frontlines of the labor movement, Black dockworkers have been essential to America’s maritime industry. Despite their crucial contributions, their stories remain largely untold.
10/03/2024

Tim Walz and JD Vance Vice Presidential Debate: Key Takeaways on Guns, Abortion, and Democracy

The debate exposed significant contrasts in policy perspectives.
10/02/2024

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away Following Battle with Cancer

The NBA legend was 58.
09/30/2024

The Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement on Black Communities: A Deep Dive into Modern-Day Voter Suppression

Examining how criminal convictions strip voting rights from African Americans and contribute to current forms of electoral discrimination.
09/26/2024
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Sean "Diddy" Combs Denied Bail Again in Appeal Hearing

Combs will remain in custody until trial after having bail denied once again.
09/18/2024

Harris for President Announces Activation with BET to Mobilize Voters on National Black Voter Registration Day

In a push to engage Black voters ahead of Election Day, the Harris-Walz campaign and BET will host a voter activation event in Philadelphia, encouraging the Black community to make a plan to vote.
09/18/2024

Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Maxine Waters on the Importance of Incentivizing Black Youth Voters

Representatives Maxine Waters and Ayanna Pressley emphasize the importance of engaging young Black voters in the upcoming elections, focusing on trust-building, economic empowerment, and the role of Black youth in shaping the future of democracy.
09/18/2024

Exclusive: Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Trump, the 2024 Election, and Empowering Black Voters

The Texas representative is quickly emerging as a prominent figure in the political arena.
09/18/2024

Sean "Diddy" Combs Taken Into Federal Custody After Grand Jury Indictment 

The music mogul's arrest comes nearly a year after ex-girlfriend Cassie's lawsuit alleging abuse and sex trafficking.
09/17/2024

Congresswomen Rally Behind Kamala Harris in Critical 2024 Election Push

Rep. Maxine Waters, Senator Laphonza Butler, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and more spoke to BET about fighting for Kamala!
09/16/2024