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'Keep Hope Alive': Thousands Gather in Chicago to Celebrate the Life of Rev. Jesse Jackson

From former presidents to everyday Chicagoans, the House of Hope overflowed with grief, gospel, and gratitude for a man who spent his life demanding more from America.
03/07/2026

Watch Rev. Jesse Jackson's Homegoing Service Live

The civil rights icon who spent decades fighting for Black America is being laid to rest today. Here's how to tune in and why his life deserves to be celebrated.
03/06/2026

Bernard LaFayette Jr., Civil Rights Legend Who Laid the Groundwork for the Voting Rights Act, Dead at 85

Before Bloody Sunday, there was Bernard.
03/06/2026
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BET Current: Dorothy Butler Gilliam Donates $10K, Godfrey Calls for Cultural Independence, and Keith Lee Makes First Restaurant Investment

The trailblazing Washington Post journalist supports laid-off reporters, comedian Godfrey urges Black creators to build their own platforms, and Keith Lee expands into restaurant ownership.
03/04/2026

Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton To Attend Jesse Jackson’s Celebration of Life Service

The former presidents, alongside other big names, have confirmed attend the March 6th service.
03/04/2026

Jasmine Crockett Concedes — But She’s Not Backing Down

After conceding the Texas Senate primary to James Talarico, the Dallas congresswoman blasts voting chaos in her home county and vows to keep pushing Texas toward blue.
03/04/2026
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BET Current: Viola Davis Honored, ‘Sinners’ Sweeps, Delroy Lindo Applauded at NAACP Image Awards

Sinners sweeps with 13 wins, Viola Davis delivers a powerful Chairman’s Award speech, and Delroy Lindo receives a standing ovation following last week’s BAFTA controversy.
03/03/2026

Midterms Start Now: Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas Set the Tone for 2026

High-stakes primaries — including Jasmine Crockett’s marquee Senate race in Texas — kick off an eight-month sprint that could redefine Trump’s second term and the balance of power in Washington.
03/03/2026

College Professor Placed on Leave After Making Racist Remarks About Black Students During Meeting

‘This rhetoric is incompatible with the responsibilities of an educator entrusted with molding young minds,’ said a statement from students.
03/02/2026

Kamala Harris Endorses Jasmine Crockett

'Jasmine has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable,' Harris said in a robocall.
03/02/2026

Opinion: Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run Isn’t Just Political — It’s a Case Study in How Black Women Are Treated in America

The scrutiny, the tone policing, the sudden outrage — none of it is new. It’s the same pattern Black women face everywhere, just on a bigger stage.
03/02/2026