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Black Man Wins Court Clerk Seat—Then Lawmakers Vote to Erase It

After serving 28 years for a wrongful murder conviction, Calvin Duncan just won a key court clerk role in New Orleans—only to see the legislature move to abolish the office he was elected to lead.

Mother Demands Justice After Learning Her Son’s ‘Ashes’ Weren’t Human

A Maryland mom thought she was holding on to her child’s cremated remains — until testing suggested the ashes came from something, or someone, else.

Ashlee Jenae’s Parents Speak Out After Influencer’s Sudden Death During Overseas Trip

In a new interview with CBS News, the family of the 31-year-old content creator says they are searching for answers after her mysterious death in Tanzania.

Maryland's New Voting Rights Act and Gov. Wes Moore's Redistricting 'Plan B'

The bill bans vote dilution at the county and local level and heads to the governor's desk as an emergency measure — but some see it as a backdoor route to the redistricting fight Maryland Democrats already lost.

BET Current: Coachella Brings Black Joy, Kamala Hints at 2028 and Influencer’s Death Sparks Questions

From Tems, Wizkid and Teyana Taylor lighting up the desert to Vice President Kamala Harris addressing 2028 speculation and the tragic death of Ashlee Janae in Tanzania, this week’s headlines span culture and politics.

Linda McMahon Draws Backlash After AI Ida B. Wells Post

The education secretary’s tribute to the civil rights icon used a fake image, sparking criticism over accuracy and respect for history.

Miami Lifestyle Influencer Ashlee Jenae Found Dead in Tanzania Days After Her 31st Birthday and Engagement

Friends and loved ones are publicly rejecting the suicide explanation offered by her fiancé and demanding answers about what really happened at the Serval Wildlife Resort.

Kamala Harris at the NAN Convention: 'I Know What the Job Is, and I Know What It Requires'

In her most direct public comments yet about her political future, the former vice president told Rev. Al Sharpton three times that she's thinking about running for president again in 2028.

Black Ranchers in Colorado Fear for Their Lives After Shooting on Their Land

Courtney and Nicole Mallery say repeated harassment and a recent shooting are part of a yearslong campaign against them.

Brooklyn Man Acquitted After Spending Decades Behind Bars

Christopher Ellis sues Nassau County for malicious prosecution.

This Week in Good Black News: Flau’jae, Cardi B and Lil Kim, Angel Reese, and Beyoncé Keep the Joy Going

From Baton Rouge honoring Flau’jae to Beyoncé’s Cécred celebration and Angel Reese’s Victoria’s Secret debut, the culture was busy blessing us.

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