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Black people across the globe have long fought for reparations to provide justice to African descendants still reeling from the brutal legacy of slavery and systemic racism.

On Dec. 16, a statue honoring Barbara Rose Johns—a Black teenager whose courage reshaped American education—was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. In 1951, Johns led a student walkout at her segregated Virginia high school, a bold act that helped dismantle school segregation nationwide. The unveiling marked a powerful shift in historical memory: her statue replaced […]

Former President Barack Obama delivered a message to Democrats on Dec. 14, speaking at a Los Angeles fundraiser hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) alongside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, urging the party to unify and “meet the moment” as it looks ahead to upcoming elections.  During his remarks, Obama stressed that Democrats […]

State Farm Arena ranks 7th globally, grossing $121M and hosting 939K visitors in 2025, cementing its status as a premier entertainment destination.

For HBCUs, this is not a technical policy dispute. It is a direct threat to their students, enrollment pipelines, and long-term viability.

CBS News Chicago uncovered multiple instances of CPD stopping Black legal gun owners for minor traffic violations, then charging them with felony gun possession.

The childhood home of Nina Simone in Tryon, North Carolina, has been fully restored after being saved from demolition. The restoration is part of a movement to protect Black heritage and cultural sites across the United States. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced the restoration news in November, after a near decade-long fight […]

Elwood Jones was convicted of aggravated murder in 1994 and received the death penalty for the murder of 67-year-old Rhoda Nathan. 

Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel sat down with Deja Perez to talk fatherhood, personal growth, and the journey behind his new album Caos. The singer, who recently became a dad, shared how his family life has shaped his perspective and influenced the way he approaches music and life. Caos, Miguel explained, is deeply introspective, exploring themes of identity, […]

As tributes poured in for the “All in the Family” icon, the president took to social media to smear Reiner as “tortured” and “incurable,” politicizing a horrific loss.

Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, and right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, are scheduled to meet for a “private, in-person discussion” on Monday, Dec. 15, to address misinformation surrounding Kirk’s death, according to a statement Erika shared on social media Sunday. The meeting follows weeks of public tension after Owens, a former Turning […]

Online jail records show Nick Reiner has been charged with a felony and is being held on a $4 million bond.