BET Current: Florida Considers Easing Child Labor Laws Amid Workforce Shortages

03/28/2025

Lawmakers cite job vacancies left by undocumented immigrants as a reason for proposed changes.

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BET Current: Southern University Hazing Investigation Leads to Second Arrest

25-year-old Kyle Thurman was taken into custody just one week after Caleb Wilson died.
03/14/2025
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BET Current: Trump Strips Security Clearances from Alvin Bragg, Letitia James and Others

Trump has intentionally targeted those who’ve taken legal action against him.
03/14/2025
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BET Current: Social Security Reverses Course on Phone Service Cuts—Here’s What You Need to Know

After widespread criticism, the agency will keep phone-based claims processing.
03/20/2025
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BET Current: New Health Policy Puts Black Men At Risk for Removal From Marines

Pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB, can cause hairs to grow back into the skin, leading to inflammation.
03/20/2025
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BET Current: Naomi Osaka Demands Reparations for Haiti From France

Osaka’s father, Leonard Francois, is of Haitian descent.
03/21/2025
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BET Current: Former Congresswoman Mia Love Pens ‘Living Wish’ Letter to America

In early March, Love’s daughter revealed that the former Utah congresswoman is no longer responding to brain cancer treatment.
03/24/2025
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BET Current: Student Celebrates 13th Birthday with Acceptance to Morehouse College

Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 13-year-old Joshua Suddith wanted to be accepted to the institution before turning 15.
03/24/2025
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BET Current: The Trump Administration Moves Forward With Plans To Gut The US Department Of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to do away with the government organization.
03/25/2025
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BET Current: Michelle Obama Explains Why She Won't Go Into Politics

The former FLOTUS addressed the worries she had about her children’s freedom if she were in office.
03/25/2025
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BET Current: Boosie BadAzz Uses Hazing Victim’s Name for Festival Promo, Family Threatens Lawsuit

The rapper promoted his Boosie Bash festival with a scholarship in honor of late Southern University student, Caleb Wilson.
03/28/2025
01:27

BET Current: Florida Considers Easing Child Labor Laws Amid Workforce Shortages

Lawmakers cite job vacancies left by undocumented immigrants as a reason for proposed changes.
03/28/2025
01:18

BET Current: Marvin Sapp Criticized After Asking Church to Raise $40K During Service

A viral video shows the gospel singer instructing ushers to block the exits until the goal was met.
03/31/2025
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BET Current: Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy, Experts Urge Users to Delete Data After Bankruptcy Filing

The embattled DNA testing company's bankruptcy announcement has left some customers concerned about their personal information amid financial turmoil.
03/31/2025
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BET Current: Amber Ruffin Cut from 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The White House Correspondents’ Association pivots away from its traditional comedic segment, citing a renewed focus.
04/01/2025
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BET Current: Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Elections

The move intensifies the debate over voting access and election integrity ahead of the 2024 election.
04/02/2025
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BET Current: Black Georgians Push Back Against Railroad Plans in Sparta

A proposed rail project promises profits, but local residents say the cost to their land and legacy is too high.
04/02/2025
01:47

BET Current: Cory Booker’s Filibuster Is One for the History Books

The New Jersey Senator is going long on the Senate floor in a powerful protest that could make procedural history.
04/02/2025
01:28

BET Current: Prices Over Politics? Voters Say Inflation Is the Real Issue

A new poll shows Americans care more about their wallets than tariff threats — and it could shape the 2024 ballot box.
04/02/2025
01:34

BET Current: 'It's a Bloodbath': Massive Job Cuts Hit U.S. Health Agencies

Thousands face layoffs as federal health departments undergo significant restructuring, sparking concerns over public health impacts. ​
04/04/2025
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BET Current: ICE Agent Faces Judge's Ire for Detaining Defendant Mid-Trial

Controversy erupts as an immigration officer arrests an 'illegal migrant' during ongoing court proceedings, drawing sharp judicial criticism. ​
04/04/2025
01:21

BET Current: Obama Photobombs Family's Cherry Blossom Snapshot

Former President Barack Obama playfully steps into a family's photo session amid D.C.'s iconic cherry blossoms, creating a memorable moment. ​
04/04/2025
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