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The Black Boy Art Show Is Redefining Cultural Canvas For Men One City At A Time

The Black Boy Art Show has been making a lasting impact on the lives of Black artists across the nation through its annual tour. Created by artist Joshua Love, the movement to honor Black male artists by centering art shows around them began

More Than 20 Gazans Killed Trying to Get Aid, Palestinian Authorities Say

More than 20 Gazans were killed as they made their way to a U.S.-Israeli aid distribution center, Palestinian health authorities said, the latest violence in a chaotic rollout of a new assistance program. Crowds of hungry Gazans making their way to an

Boulder Attack Updates: 6 Injured in ‘Act of Terror’ with ‘Makeshift Flamethrower’

A suspect carried out an “act of terrorism” on a pedestrian mall in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon, using what police are describing as a “makeshift flamethrower” against a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators. Six people were hospitalized with burns, including

Elon Musk Reveals Latest Plans to Colonize Mars

Fresh on the heels of the loss of his latest Starship vehicle, Musk gave a talk shared on X about making life multi-planetary and just how soon an uncrewed Starship could launch to Mars. He mentioned that the next chance

“Tell Us to ‘Shut up and Dribble’…It’s Disrespectful” – Ray Allen Has a Message for the Fans Telling NBA Players to Avoid Talking About Politics

Fans admire NBA players for their exceptional skills, which distinguish them from ordinary individuals. People from all walks of life spend their hard-earned money to watch these talented athletes perform. While all of that is true, NBA legend Ray Allen argued that

How NC Emergency Management Prepares for Hurricanes, Tropical Storms; How You Can Too

As the new Atlantic Hurricane season arrives, ABC11 is giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the people ensuring safety across North Carolina and essential tips to help you and your family prepare for major storms. Area evacuation decisions come from

After Trump Pardon, Ex-Boxer Charles Duke Tanner Uses His Second Chance for Criminal Justice Reform

“They gave me my whole life back,” Tanner told theGrio after President Trump’s pardon czar Alice Johnson told him the life-altering news. When former professional boxer Charles Duke Tanner learned that President Donald Trump had issued him a pardon on

National Black Chamber and Remoting.Work Workforce Initiative

National Black Chamber of Commerce Partners With Remoting.Work to Unlock Global Talent for Black Businesses By Peter Grear, with AI assistance A New Workforce Engine for the Digital Economy The National Black Chamber of Commerce® (NBCC) has announced a

Harvard Reaches Historic Settlement Over Earliest Known Photographs of Enslaved Americans

Harvard University will relinquish ownership of the earliest known photographs of enslaved people as part of a historic legal settlement announced Wednesday by nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The agreement resolves a 2019 lawsuit filed by Tamara Lanier,

Hoover’s Commutation Divides Chicago as State Sentence Remains

The federal sentence for Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover has been commuted, but he remains incarcerated under a 200-year state sentence in Illinois. The decision by Donald Trump to reduce Hoover’s federal time has reignited longstanding debates over his legacy

True Unemployment Rate Soars Past 24% — Black Workers Hit Hardest

Despite federal reports suggesting a stable labor market, new data from the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP) reveals a far grimmer reality for American workers—particularly Black and Hispanic Americans. The institute’s April report on the True Rate of Unemployment (TRU) shows a

Farmville to Host “Juneteenth Jubilee” Celebrating Freedom, Music & Veterans

FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – The Town of Farmville invites the community to the Juneteenth Jubilee: A Celebration of Music & Veterans, a free, family-friendly event. It will be Saturday, June 28th at 4314 West Horne Street, Farmville Municipal Parks, from

New York Times Agrees to License Its Material for Amazon’s AI

The New York Times announced on Thursday it would partner with Amazon and allow the company to use its content as part of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The multi-year licensing agreement will bring Times editorial content to a variety

Chevron to Layoff Approximately 200 Employees in Texas in 2025

Houston-based Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) says it is laying more than 200 employees in Texas as it is preparing to cut up to 20% of its global workforce by the end of the end of 2026. Chevron informed the Texas Workforce Commission that layoffs would

She Funded 2,500 Black Women—Then Raised Millions to Go Bigger

Kathryn Finney didn’t follow the startup playbook. She rewrote it from the outside. A trained epidemiologist turned fashion blogger turned venture fund leader, she’s built her career by backing people the traditional system overlooked—starting with herself. Genius Guild wasn’t born

NAACP Announces Don Cheadle as Ambassador of Climate in Color Short Film Grant

Actor, Director, and The Solutions Project board member Don Cheadle joins NAACP’s Climate in Color: Reframing Our Future Short Film Grant initiative as an ambassador. The film grant, a powerful initiative to uplift Black storytellers and their visions for environmental and climate justice, highlights

Court Fight Begins Over Trump’s Destruction of AmeriCorps

The Trump administration is preparing to terminate AmeriCorps, eliminating $400 million in grants and cutting off critical services for tens of thousands, while continuing to advance policies that benefit Donald Trump, his family, and wealthy allies at the expense of

Questions and Answers for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Questions and Answers for Parents of Children with Disabilities As a parent, what can I do to support my child with a disability? Why is it important to focus on a child’s abilities? Every child with a disability has strengths.

Trump’s Personal Fortune Surges as Critics Point to Historic Monetization of Presidency

More than any president in modern history, Donald Trump has turned the White House into a source of personal wealth, with a scale of profiteering that experts say eclipses previous administrations—and with little political consequence. “I’ve been watching and writing

A Legend of Black Politics in Harlem and Beyond, Congressman Charlie Rangel Dies at 94

Charlie Rangel, the long-term Congressman and a heavyweight in New York politics as a member of Harlem’s”Gang of Four”, has died at 94. His colorful and charismatic personality, bowties, and raspy voice made him a character on Capitol Hill who

‘We’re Not Going Back’ Black Churches Confront Target

On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant led a national prayer protest targeting Target’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Dozens of churches joined in what Bryant called a “spiritual act of uprising,” staging

Hate and Chaos Rise in Trump’s America

The Southern Poverty Law Center has identified 1,371 hate and antigovernment extremist groups operating across the United States in 2024. In its latest Year in Hate & Extremism report, the SPLC reveals how these groups are embedding themselves in politics and

How Donald Trump is Winning Back Young Americans

More than 100 days into President Donald Trump‘s second term, a surprising trend is emerging: growing support from young adults. Once seen as a demographic firmly aligned with Democrats, younger Americans are showing signs of drift and are increasingly warming to Trump’s

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center Release Black Policy Playbook

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, published Forward Together: Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America. The compendium provides a vital roadmap for addressing key issues affecting Black communities and outlines evidence-based and

Injured Near Gaza, Dead at VA: A Soldier’s Mother Searches for Answers

MARION, South Carolina — Just days before Sgt. Quandarius Stanley died in his Veterans Affairs hospital bed, his mother saw a glimmer of recovery. The 23-year old soldier was struck by a forklift last May, resulting in devastating head injuries,

6 Things to Say When Someone Asks, ‘How Are You?’ and You’re Absolutely Not ‘Fine’

Unprecedented times are starting to feel like the new normal. With stocks falling and the threat of a recession looming, many of us are struggling. No one is untouched, whether you’re trying to lead a team through uncertain conditions, agonizing about whether your retirement funds could

I’m a Therapist Who’s Worked With Over 100 Couples—the 5 Most Annoying Habits I See in Relationships

Even the strongest and happiest relationships can falter when seemingly small, frustrating habits are left unaddressed. They slowly pile up until, suddenly, their weight seems unbearable. When relationships end this way, exes often ruminate over the “straw that broke the camel’s back.” As

After $420K Rolls-Royce Delivery, Deion Sanders Offers Special Opportunity for Texas High School Kids

When Deion Sanders does something, he doesn’t just do it, he primes it. This is the man who got drafted by the Atlanta Falcons and then played for the Yankees the same week. The guy who showed up to training camp in

Ques Give $11,000 in Scholarships to W-S Seniors

Photo caption: Seated (left to right) are scholarship committee member Keith Green, Psi Phi Basileus Richard Watkins, and scholarship committee chair Terry Colaire. Scholarship winners are standing. WINSTON-SALEM, NC ⸺ A mind is a terrible thing to waste. That

Audit Reveals Maryland Botched Dozens of Death-in-Custody Rulings

A blistering state audit has found that Maryland’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) misclassified dozens of deaths in police custody—many of which independent experts unanimously deemed homicides. The review, ordered after former OCME Chief Dr. David Fowler testified in defense

Black Lives Matter Street Murals Stand as an Enduring Reminder of Protests Against Racism

In 2020, after a summer of protests rocked U.S. cities, the words “Black Lives Matter” went from the rallying cry of racial justice demonstrators to words lining the very roads along which they marched. After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud

The National Black Nurses Association Endorses “Nurses SHIFT Change: Report for Duty Rally” — A National Call to Action for Health Equity and Policy Reform

Silver Spring, MD — The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is proud to officially endorse the Nurses SHIFT Change: Report for Duty Rally, taking place nationwide on Saturday, May 24, 2025. This unprecedented event, centered on Humanity, Ethics, Social Justice, and Science (HESS),

Debt Without a Degree: The Coming College Completion Crisis

Each May, we celebrate the students who beat the odds: those who pushed through systemic barriers, financial strain, and personal hardships to earn their degrees. But amid the pomp and circumstance, we must also confront a harsh reality: 40% of students

Trump, White House Lash Out at Judge Who Ruled on Deporting Migrants to South Sudan

President Donald Trump and the White House levied harsh criticism Thursday against a federal judge who ruled against the administration in a deportation case this week, the latest in a long line of attacks the administration has lodged against judges

Third Person Charged With Helping Escaped New Orleans Inmates

A third person in Louisiana has been arrested and charged with helping the inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail last week, state police announced late Thursday. 59-year-old Connie Weeden is accused of sending cash via a cell phone app to

The Right of First Refusal: A Blueprint for Re-Routing Africa’s Wealth to the Global Black Diaspora

A New Chapter in Pan-African Economics For decades, Africa’s vast resources have generated staggering profits—yet the lion’s share of that wealth still exits the continent through foreign-owned supply chains. From cobalt in the DRC to cocoa in Côte d’Ivoire, value

The Lead Up of the Five-Year Anniversary of George Floyd

“Companies have not necessarily been transparent” in the corporate data collection process about their commitments following the police-involved death of 46-year-old George Floyd, says Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. The highly publicized Floyd death almost five years

Rep. LaMonica McIver: Members of Congress Rally Around Black Congresswoman Charged by Trump’s ICE Officers

At a large press conference on the House side of the U.S. Capitol, members of Congress rallied around Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ). The members represented the diverse “tri-caucus” made up of many of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus,

House Approves Mortgage Assistance for Veterans

Thousands of veterans struggling to pay their home loans could soon get help from Congress after the Trump administration ended a mortgage rescue program earlier this month. The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, which the Biden administration created as

Cuomo Accuses Trump Of Election Interference After Reports Of DOJ Probe

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running in this year’s New York City mayoral race, accused President Donald Trump’s administration of engaging in election interference, following reports that the Justice Department had opened a criminal investigation into his

Windows Are the No. 1 Human Threat to Birds – an Ecologist Shares Some Simple Steps to Reduce Collisions

When wood thrushes arrive in northern Mississippi on their spring migration and begin to serenade my neighborhood with their ethereal, harmonized song, it’s one of the great joys of the season. It’s also a minor miracle. These small creatures have just flown more

Dance Moms Star Nia Sioux to Release Debut Book, Bottom of the Pyramid, With Harper Horizon on November 4, 2025

Triple threat Nia Sioux is finally telling her side of the story with her debut book, Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life, releasing on November 4, 2025, with Harper Horizon.

Reparations

“The President doesn’t have a public position on the issue,” said a senior White House Official, regarding the most recent debate on reparations or a reparations study. The question arises as Maryland’s latest controversy over reparations versus a reparations study

National Urban League’s Main Street Tax Initiative: A Bold, Equitable Plan to Lift Communities Out of Poverty and Stimulate Economic Growth

As the policies of the Trump administration and the chaos of their reckless application threaten to crater the economy and deepen inequality, the National Urban League unveiled a blueprint for an innovative approach to U.S. tax policy that contribute to

‘I Thought it Was a Movie’: Mexican Ship’s Crash into With Brooklyn Bridge Leaves Locals in Disbelief

New York City residents witness plenty of shocking events in the city that never sleeps, but the fatal crash of a Mexican navy ship into the historic Brooklyn Bridge stunned even the most hardened New Yorkers. The ship’s captain lost control because

Couple Set to Go on Trial Over Staged Cross Burning in Front of Campaign Sign for Black Candidate

In the run-up to the 2023 mayoral election in Colorado Springs, a racial slur was scrawled across a Black candidate’s sign and a cross set on fire in front of it. It was a stunt to generate sympathy and support for the

WNBA Probes Alleged Racist Fan Remarks During Indiana Fever’s Home Win Over Chicago Sky

The WNBA said it is investigating “hateful fan comments” during the Indiana Fever’s home win against the Chicago Sky on Saturday. The context of the remarks wasn’t entirely clear. They took place as two of the sport’s biggest rivals, the

Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden thanked well-wishers Monday for their support after his personal office announced he has cancer. “Cancer touches us all,” Biden said in a post to X. “Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we

I Was an HR Manager at Meta Who Helped Guide the Layoff Process. Then They Cut My Role Too — Here’s What Being Laid Off Taught Me.

Chikara Kennedy was a senior HR manager at Meta and helped guide the company through layoffs. She was devastated to learn in 2023 that her role had also been impacted, and took a solo Bali trip. She became a coach and

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Had Words for Steph Curry and Jayson Tatum on Sunday

The Denver Nuggets’ quest for a second NBA championship ended in disappointment as they fell 125-93 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points (12-of-19 FG), while

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