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Tommy Lee Walker Exonerated Nearly 70 Years After Wrongful Execution

A decades-long fight ends as officials recognize that a black teen was innocent of the 1953 murder.
01/23/2026

LAPD Captain Shuts Down Rumors About How Celeste Rivas Hernandez Was Discovered in d4vd’s Tesla

Police say the viral claims about Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains being frozen are false as the investigation into her death and the singer d4vd continues.
11/25/2025
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Florida Sheriff’s Office Defends Posting Mugshot of 9-Year-Old

Officials claim releasing juvenile felony photos protects public safety.
10/20/2025
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The 30th Anniversary of the Original Million Man March - Our History

On the 30th anniversary, Actor Lodric D. Collins revisits the historic original 1995 Million Man March
10/15/2025
Standing His Ground on Voting Rights

Supreme Court Takes Up Republican Effort to Weaken the Voting Rights Act

A case from Louisiana could erase protections that allow Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.
10/15/2025
Police

Family of Kingsley Fifi Bimpong Files Federal Lawsuit After He Dies From Untreated Stroke in Police Custody

The postal worker reportedly suffered a medical emergency behind bars, but officers failed to get him help.
10/14/2025
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BET Talks
Joy-Ann Reid

Joy-Ann Reid sits down for a frank conversation about her bold move from mainstream news to an independent podcast, navigating free speech in today's complex political climate and more.
10/03/2025
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The Impact Report: Brain‑Dead Pregnancy and Voting Rights Battles

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
07/03/2025
Malcolm X
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BET News: Malcom X 100

It’s a raw, visually striking tribute to a fearless voice for Black liberation—celebrating his bold legacy, revolutionary mindset, and global impact. this is a moment to reflect, remember, and recognize a man who challenged systems, sparked movements, and still speaks to the fight for justice today.
05/16/2025
Jasmine Browley
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The Impact Report: Black Women’s Job Loss, Bronze Statue, South African Refugees, Ras Baraka Detainment

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
05/15/2025
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The Impact Report: The Met Gala, Rodney L. Hinton Case Update, Real ID Deadline, Future

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
05/09/2025