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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.
06/18/2025

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.
06/18/2025

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.’
06/18/2025

'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.
06/18/2025

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

How to celebrate locally with budget-friendly festivals honoring Black resilience.
06/17/2025

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.
06/17/2025

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.
06/17/2025

FAMU Presidential Election in Jeopardy as Lawsuit Demands Halt

A judge could delay the vote after plaintiffs accuse the university of ignoring bylaws in its leadership search.
06/17/2025

Juneteenth’s Corporate Sponsorships Fade Just Four Years After Becoming a Holiday

With dwindling financial support, advocates warn the holiday risks becoming another overlooked federal observance.
06/17/2025

Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings Apprehended

Authorities arrested 57‑year‑old Vance Boelter southwest of the Twin Cities after the largest manhunt in state history, ending fears of a politically motivated shooting spree.
06/16/2025

Alabama Brothers at Center of Fatal Family Shooting

After allegedly shooting their mother, one son was killed by his sibling, who claims self-defense.
06/16/2025