STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

News

Not Just 28 Days: Colorado Expands Black History in Schools

A new law will force every K-12 public school in Colorado to teach comprehensive Black history by 2028.

ICE Crackdown Barely Targeted Violent Offenders, New Data Shows

Less than 14% of nearly 400,000 people arrested by ICE in Trump’s first year back in office had violent records, according to a new report.

Mamdani Doubles Down on NYC’s Sanctuary Promise

New executive order aims to keep immigrants in New York safer while limiting the power of ICE.

The Only Black Governor Was Uninvited From A Partisan White House Dinner

“These are White House events and the president can invite whomever he wants," a White House spokesperson said.

BET Current: Campus Censorship, a Global Mariah Moment, and a Community in Mourning

An HBCU faces criticism over banned language during Black History Month, Mariah Carey reminds the world she’s still that girl on a global stage, and the hip-hop community mourns the loss of Nathan Smith.

Trump Blasts Bad Bunny’s Spanish-Language Super Bowl Halftime Show

The president called the performance “one of the worst ever” after the Puerto Rican star, who is an American citizen, closed with a message about unity and love.

Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant to Receive NAACP’s Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award

The NAACP will honor the faith leader and civil rights strategist at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors for his national impact in activism, economic accountability, and social justice.

Civil Rights Attorneys Call for Independent Probe into Keith Porter’s Death

After more than a month, the family and community still have no answers, and the killer has still not been publicly identified.

Donald Trump Faces Backlash After Sharing Video Depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as Apes

The video, which depicted the former first couple as apes, prompted widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of Trump’s history with racially charged attacks.

In Democratic Win, SCOTUS Backs California's New Congressional Map

The court’s decision is a major victory for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.

Feds Probe Nike Over White Employees Discrimination Claims

Federal agency demands records on whether Nike's DEI goals shut white employees out of jobs and leadership tracks.

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.