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South Carolina Redrawn: How a New Map Could Erase Black Political Power

Republican‑led redistricting will reshape who holds influence in one of the South’s most pivotal Black‑voting corridors.
05/06/2026

Trump Says He’s Pausing ‘Project Freedom’ to Push for an Iran Deal

The White House says the operation is on hold ‘for a short period of time’ while the U.S. keeps its blockade on Iranian ports in place.
05/06/2026

Ashlee Jenae’s Fiancé Speaks Out After Being Kept From Funeral

The influencer’s family laid her to rest in New Jersey while Joe McCann shared a public message mourning her death and saying she wanted to become a mother.
05/06/2026

For Obama, the ‘Ape Video’ Was About More Than an Insult

In a recent interview, the former president called out the racist AI video and said attacks on family hit differently.
05/05/2026

Trump Jokes He Will Not Be Leaving Office for '8 or 9' More Years

This isn’t the first time Trump has made comments about pushing term limit boundaries.
05/05/2026
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BET Current: Reginae Carter Opens Up About School Rejections, Tatyana Ali Details Traumatic Birth, and Nick Cannon Admits to a Dating Double Standard

On BET Current, Reginae says Lil Wayne’s lyrics may have cost her elite school admissions, Tatyana Ali recounts a dangerous labor experience that fueled her maternal health advocacy, and Nick Cannon explains why his son can date but his daughter cannot
05/05/2026

Racist Flyer Depicting Ohio Judge Candidate as a Criminal Sparks Backlash

L. Mialon Morris calls out the attack ad featuring her "Rap Sheet" and twisted charges as "racist propaganda" in the heated Summit County race against Kelly McLaughlin.
05/04/2026

Daughter of Late Congressman David Scott Announces Congressional Run At Father’s Funeral

‘I think my father would come back to life and kick my butt if I didn’t,’ Marcye Scott said.
05/04/2026

Cole Allen, White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Suspect, Removed From Suicide Watch in D.C. Jail

Court documents show the alleged WHCD shooter is no longer being held under suicide precautions. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro also confirmed it was Allen's shotgun that struck a Secret Service agent.
05/04/2026

Black Ohio Woman Held in Bali Prison Over 5 Grams of Marijuana

Tyeisha Kionne’s family has launched a GoFundMe to raise $75,000 to keep her out of an Indonesian prison after a vacation turned into a legal nightmare.
05/04/2026

This Week in Good Black News: Black Awards Shows, Black Institutions, and Black Students Are All on the Winning Team

Druski is set to host the 2026 BET Awards, Oprah surprised Morehouse scholars, twins top Cheyney’s graduating class, and John Wall is taking on a new role at Howard.
05/01/2026