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Opinion: How Hip-Hop's Misogyny Has Become a Political Tool for the Right

The GOP capitalizes on longstanding gender issues in rap to appeal to disaffected male constituents.
05/20/2025

FCC Approves Verizon's $20 Billion Deal Following DEI Policy Rollback

Facing scrutiny from the FCC due to current government protocols, Verizon eliminates diversity initiatives to gain merger approval.
05/20/2025

Spelman College Honors Largest Graduating Class in Historic Ceremony

Nearly 700 graduates celebrated at the Georgia International Convention Center, marking a milestone in the college's 138-year history.
05/20/2025

Little Girls Go Viral for Dancing in ‘Church Heels’ During Shoe Shopping Trip

What started as a quick visit to the store turned into a viral dance party.
05/20/2025

Keisha Lance Bottoms Is Running for Governor—and She’s Not Backing Down

The former Atlanta mayor and White House adviser talks voter suppression, Black prosperity, her family’s legacy, and why Georgia is ready to elect a Black woman governor.
05/20/2025

Local Altadena Bishop Rallies ‘Altadena Not For Sale’ Against Hungry Land Buyers

Lifeline Fellowship Christian Center was reduced to ashes after the Eaton Fire decimated Altadena in January. Now, buyers are targeting vulnerable business owners like churches to take what lies beneath the rubble.
05/20/2025
Three black students filed a discrimination lawsuit in 2015 after they said they were called racial slurs and discriminated against by their teachers.

Parents Allege Catholic School Expelled Son After Reporting Racist Incident

The family claims the school called police on them following a complaint about a racial slur; the principal was placed on leave amid community backlash.
05/19/2025

Seven Inmates Remain at Large After New Orleans Jailbreak

Authorities intensify manhunt as escapees exploit jail vulnerabilities; $20,000 reward offered per fugitive.
05/19/2025

'We Are Strongest in the Broken Places': Biden Shares Emotional Message After Cancer Diagnosis

The former president thanks the public for their support following the announcement of aggressive prostate cancer.
05/19/2025

California Family Sues Funeral Home for Allegedly Placing Wrong Body in Casket

The complaint alleges negligence against Harrison-Ross Mortuary after a body mix-up disrupted funeral plans.
05/19/2025
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Malcolm X at 100: BET News Honors a Revolutionary Legacy

This powerful short film uses striking archival footage and iconic imagery to celebrate Malcolm X’s centennial, reminding us why his voice still echoes in the fight for justice today.
05/19/2025