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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka: Guaranteed Income Bolsters Newark Families

The politician announced that, according to new data, a universal cash pilot program can help reduce stress and homelessness, boost parent‑child engagement, academic outcomes, and emergency savings.

The Impact Report: Threats to Juneteenth, Community Care in Focus, Ohio Bans DEI in Education

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

;Because of Her, I’m Here': Survivors Reflect On the Charleston Church Massacre 10 Years Later

A decade after a white supremacist killed nine Black worshippers at Mother Emanuel AME, a mother and daughter recount the event and how they still hold hope for a better future.

Denver Black Man Sues City Over Wrongful Murder Charges After Defending Himself

Stephan Long is now suing the police and city, claiming his Fourth and 14th Amendment rights were violated after being charged, jailed, and placed under house arrest despite self-defense evidence.

Esaw Snipes-Garner, Widow of Eric Garner, Dies at 58

After years of fighting for justice and grieving both her husband and daughter, Esaw Snipes-Garner’s passing leaves a legacy of resilience, love, and unshakable truth.

From Juneteenth to 2025: The Unfinished Fight for Black Liberation

Freedom was never a one-day event. As we mark Juneteenth, we must confront what emancipation truly demands today and why the struggle continues.

Henry Ruggs III Apologizes at Parole Hearing for Fatal 2021 DUI Crash

The former Raiders Player, serving 3-10 years for killing Tina Tintor while driving drunk at 156 mph, said: ‘I take full responsibility.’

'We Cannot Tolerate Disrespect': Gullah Geechee Descendants Battle for St. Helena Cemetery

A coastal developer’s plans threaten a burial site tied to enslaved ancestors. For the island’s Black community, this lawsuit is about more than land—it’s about legacy.

Free-ish Juneteenth Events Near You: Food, Music, and Community

How to celebrate locally with budget-friendly festivals honoring Black resilience.

Baby Delivered From Brain-Dead Georgia Woman, Family Says Abortion Ban Blocked Early Care Decisions

The baby's mother, Adriana Smith, was declared brain-dead in February, but the hospital would not take her off life support because it would have killed her fetus.

Chicago Man Suffers Permanent Eye Damage After Being Tased by Cop

The incident happened on March 18. The 22-year-old said he and his friends were on their way home from a sports bar and stopped by a convenience store in Robbins.

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