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Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year.
11/27/2024

Haitian Americans Sue Red Cross Over Alleged Mismanagement of Earthquake Aid

The lawsuit claims over $500 million in donations raised for Haiti were misused.
11/26/2024

White Florida Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for the Manslaughter of Her Black Neighbor

Ocala resident Susan Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter in the June 2023 slaying of Ajike Owens, a mother of four.
11/26/2024

Bridging the AI Divide: How Alondra Nelson is Pioneering Fair Tech for Black Communities

Scholar and former White House advisor Alondra Nelson discusses leading the charge to ensure AI and emerging technologies are ethical and inclusive for Black Americans and beyond.
11/26/2024

Jonathan Majors' Ex-Girlfriend's Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed

The actress’s case was officially dismissed with prejudice.
11/22/2024

Missing 6-Year-Old Autistic Boy Found in Ohio Pond After Massive Search Effort

Joshua Al-Lateef Jr., a non-verbal boy with autism, tragically drowned near his West Chester Township home, officials say.
11/22/2024

This Week in Good Black News: A Boogie wit da Hoodie Fills Plates in NYC, Dwayne Johnson Spreads Holiday Magic in Watts, and Quincy Jones’ Legacy Shines at Governors Awards

Plus, Angel Reese is named style influencer of the year.
11/22/2024

Ex-Cop Amber Guyger Ordered to Pay Nearly $100 Million to Botham Jean’s Family After Fatal 2018 Shooting

A federal jury ruled Guyger used excessive force and delivered a landmark verdict on police brutality.
11/21/2024

FAA Allows Limited Flights to Haiti Following Series of Incidents Involving Gunfire

This comes days after gang violence grounded U.S. airlines, with Port-au-Prince flights suspended until February.
11/21/2024

STEM Student Eniola Shokunbi Granted $11.5 Million Funding for Air-Filtration System for Schools

The middle schooler collaborated with her classmates and University of Connecticut scientists to develop the virus-combating system.
11/21/2024

Tory Lanez’s Missing Gun Claim Dismissed by California Attorney General

The rapper’s legal team claims the gun in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting went missing, but a new filing confirms otherwise.
11/20/2024