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NYPD Group Chat Lawsuit Alleges KKK Image, Racist Slurs

The lawsuit claims officers shared racist, antisemitic, and anti-immigrant content inside a Manhattan unit.

ICE Agent Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Minnesota Motorists

Prosecutors say the assault case is the first criminal charge tied to Operation Metro Surge.

Justin Fairfax Divorce Details Emerge After Alleged Murder-Suicide

Once seen as Virginia's next great political hope, he spent his final years navigating scandal, a bitter divorce, and a mental health spiral that court records quietly documented.

This Week in Good Black News: Rock Hall Flowers, Delta Sisterhood, and WNBA History

From Black music legends finally getting their flowers to Deyjah Harris, Olandria Carthen, Brittney Griner, and A’ja Wilson all making big moves, the culture had a busy, winning week!

Singer D4vd Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

The 21-year-old 'Romantic Homicide' artist is being held without bail. The LAPD will present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney on Monday for filing consideration.

Trump Administration Sued for Alleged Pattern of Firing Black Federal Officials at Independent Agencies

A new lawsuit claims 75% of Black officials at independent agencies have been removed under Trump, compared to 27% of white officials — and that the numbers cannot be explained by party affiliation alone.

Pete Hegseth Led a Pentagon Prayer Service Using a Fake Bible Verse From 'Pulp Fiction'

The Secretary of War asked his audience to bow their heads, opened his mouth, and proceeded to quote Samuel L. Jackson's hitman Jules Winnfield. The Bible had nothing to do with it.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Advances Plan to Extend Legal Status for Haitians

With Haiti labeled a “Do Not Travel” zone, the Massachusetts congresswoman proves that extending protective status is a humanitarian and economic necessity.

Bodycam Footage Shows ST. Louis Police Fatally Shot Teen in Back of Head

The video contradicts earlier claims by the department.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Cerina Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Fairfax County police responded to a domestic incident in Annandale just after midnight Thursday. Police say a man shot a woman before turning the gun on himself.

12 Years Later, D.C. Police Say the Relisha Rude Case Is Still Open

She was eight years old when she disappeared from a D.C. homeless shelter on March 1, 2014. Her body has never been found. A $50,000 reward remains unclaimed.

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