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Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin Dies at 86

Before Rosa Parks and before the boycott, a 15-year-old Claudette Colvin took a stand on a Montgomery bus and helped change American history.

Minnesota, Illinois Sue Feds Over ICE Agent Surge

State leaders blast massive deployments in Twin Cities and Chicago as unconstitutional invasions, sparking fear, racial profiling, and chaos.

Drew Dixon’s Case Against L.A. Reid Ends in Last-Minute Settlement

Dixon, who went public in 2017, says she hopes the outcome pushes the industry toward a safer future for survivors.

BET Current: Oprah Gets Honest, a Community Demands Answers, and Salt-N-Pepa Push Back

From Oprah Winfrey’s reflections on body image and joy to renewed calls for justice after a deadly ICE shooting and Salt-N-Pepa’s legal fight for their legacy, here’s what’s shaping the conversation.

Michigan Demands Exoneree To Pay Back $1.25M

Desmond Ricks lost 25 years to a bogus murder charge—now the state wants every dime of his wrongful conviction payout back after receiving a $7.5M Detroit settlement.

‘They Are Rogue, They Are Racist’: Pressley Tears Into ICE After Minneapolis Killing

Citing Renee Nicole Good’s killing and a broader pattern seen nationwide, Ayanna Pressley urges Congress to use its power of the purse to rein in what she calls a “lawless” agency.

Feds Target Letitia James and Her Hairdresser

Investigators chase payments and ties between the AG, her stylist pal, and event gigs amid ongoing pushback—will this stick or crash like the mortgage mess?

This Week In Good Black News: BET.com Earns GLAAD Recognition, Mike Jones Secures a Major Win, Phillis Wheatley Is Honored, And Megan Thee Stallion Expands Her Empire

From media and politics to history and entrepreneurship, Black excellence continues to be recognized, celebrated, and built in real time.

Mayor Mary Sheffield Delivers Cash for Detroit Moms in Historic First

As Detroit's first woman mayor, Sheffield launches Rx Kids with $1,500 upfront and $500 monthly—no income check—for new moms.

Off-Duty ICE Agent Kills Father of Two During New Year’s Festivities

The killing of Keith Porter by an officer is fueling fresh calls for accountability as communities push back on when and how officers use force.

From Rubble to Renewal: How Two Dragons Martial Arts Is Rebuilding

After losing their studio in the Eaton Fire, a mother-and-son martial arts team is buying back their land, raising funds, and working with housing advocates to rebuild—not just for themselves, but for their entire community.

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