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Man Charged After Allegedly Hurling Rocks, Racial Slurs at Father and Daughter Fishing in Massachusetts

A Memorial Day outing on Lake Shirley turned hostile; the suspect faces assault and intimidation charges
06/04/2025

'I Didn't Break Out—I Was Let Out': Fugitive Speaks Out After New Orleans Jail Escape

In a social media video, Antoine Massey denies charges and calls for assistance from Lil Wayne amid manhunt.
06/04/2025

Mother and Daughter Graduate Together from Alabama State University

Nicole Cosby and her daughter, Kaiya King, share a special moment as they both receive their degrees, exemplifying determination and family support.
06/03/2025

Tulsa's First Black Mayor Proposes $105M Fund to Heal Greenwood's Wounds

Mayor Monroe Nichols launches the Greenwood Trust, focusing on scholarships, housing, and economic development to address the lasting impacts of the 1921 massacre.
06/03/2025

Black Creators Push Back on “Exposure” Culture, Demand Equity

Devin White and Mary Pryor explain why visibility isn’t enough—and how creators are reclaiming their worth.
06/02/2025

Black Oregon Firefighter Seeks Clemency After Assault Conviction

Brian “Hakiym” Simpson was sentenced to nearly six years in prison after a confrontation with a coworker who allegedly used a racial slur and initiated the altercation.
06/02/2025

Black Teen Beaten by Mob Hurling Racial Slurs at California Concert

17-year-old Elijah Green’s family calls for hate crime charges after vicious assault caught on video.
06/02/2025

Internet Rallies Around Burger King Worker Who Worked on Graduation Day

A Burger King worker missed her graduation to pay bills—now, strangers are stepping up with donations to celebrate her achievement.
05/30/2025

White Woman Won’t Face Charges for Killing Telvin Osborne, Sparking Backlash Over Race, Justice, and Misogynoir

The case reignited outrage after Cobb walked free—and a viral post resurfaced where Osborne said he’d “rather sleep with a dog than a Black woman.”
05/30/2025

Skulls of Enslaved Black Americans Returned to New Orleans for Memorial Service

Remains once held in a Harvard collection are laid to rest in a ceremony honoring their humanity and legacy.
05/30/2025

The Impact Report: Harvard’s Slavery Mission, Police Reform Regression, Oakland’s $100M Revitalization

We’re breaking down the latest in public affairs and how every move affects Black communities.
05/30/2025