BET Current: Haitian Woman Dies in ICE Custody After Medical Emergency in Louisiana

05/02/2025

The 43-year-old mother was seeking asylum when she died in U.S. immigration custody, raising questions about detainee care and transparency.

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BET Current: LeVar Burton Tapped to Deliver Howard University’s 2025 Commencement Address

The beloved actor, literacy advocate, and cultural icon will speak to graduates on the Yard during the university’s 157th commencement ceremony.
04/16/2025
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BET Current: Maryland Man Found Dead at Bahamas Resort Hours After Arriving for Family Vacation

The mother of 23-year-old Dinari McAlmont is now demanding answers after claiming her son’s face was bruised.
04/16/2025
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BET Current: Frisco Teen Accused in Track Meet Stabbing Released on Reduced Bond

Anthony, 17, will be on house arrest with an ankle monitor and barred from social media use as he awaits trial for the April 2 stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
04/21/2025
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BET Current: Buffalo Mass Shooting Trial Set to Proceed Without Extended Delay

The court rejects the defense's bid to postpone; jury selection is slated to begin in October.
04/21/2025
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BET Current: Snoop Dogg: 'I Don’t Work With Brands That Don’t Give Back'

The rap icon turned mogul insists every deal must tie into the community: 'That’s part of the deal.'
04/23/2025
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The Impact Report: A New Black Woman Supreme Court Justice, Oakland’s First Black Woman Mayor Tops The News

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
04/24/2025
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BET Current: Department of Education Will Begin Collecting on Defaulted Student Loans

Starting May 5, borrowers may face financial penalties as the government ends COVID-era leniency.
04/24/2025
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BET Current: From Kinshasa to the Vatican: 5 Things To Know About Cardinal Ambongo's Path to Papal Consideration

Known for his advocacy for social justice and traditional Catholic teachings, Cardinal Ambongo is among the key figures being considered in the upcoming conclave.
04/24/2025
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BET Current: Woman Files Discrimination Suit Against Baton Rouge Steakhouse

Y’Mine McClanahan claims the restaurant enforced its dress code selectively, targeting her for wearing a crop top and skirt.
04/29/2025
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BET Current: Family Seeks Answers as Video Shows Georgia Twins Hours Before Mysterious Deaths

The Lewis family is demanding a deeper investigation after surveillance footage shows the 19-year-old twins at a local gas station shortly before they were found shot dead on Bell Mountain, 90 miles from home.
05/02/2025
01:20

BET Current: Haitian Woman Dies in ICE Custody After Medical Emergency in Louisiana

The 43-year-old mother was seeking asylum when she died in U.S. immigration custody, raising questions about detainee care and transparency.
05/02/2025
01:25

BET Current: L.A. County Approves $4 Billion Settlement in Juvenile Sex Abuse Cases

The largest payout of its kind in U.S. history compensates nearly 7,000 survivors of decades-long abuse in county-run juvenile facilities and foster care.
05/02/2025
01:03

BET Current: FBI Agents Reassigned After Kneeling During 2020 Protests

Several FBI agents photographed kneeling alongside protesters during the 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstrations have been reassigned to roles perceived as demotions.
05/05/2025
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The Impact Report: The Met Gala, Rodney L. Hinton Case Update, Real ID Deadline, Future

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
05/09/2025
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Altadena: What The Fire Left Behind

It's been three months since the Eaton fire ravaged parts of Altadena, California, and we're checking in with families and businesses.
05/12/2025
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