The two-time Grammy nominee also teamed with Melba Moore on “A Little Bit More” and serenaded Sophia on ‘The Golden Girls.’

The grand jury reviewing the death of Nolan Wells has found that, based on all the evidence they reviewed, no criminal charges are warranted at this point.

The unfortunate and uncomfortable optical illusion sparks discourse and reminds us why a picture is worth a thousand words.

The measure is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. He has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto it.

Three years after the Biden administration chided states for shortchanging historically Black land-grant institutions, some states have taken steps toward making it right.

Districts will no longer be liable for "disparate impact"—in discipline, course access, or CTE programs.

Flock, the license plate-reading company, is developing its drone business. CEO Garrett Langley says drones could help police and citizens stay safe.

When the “Fort Hood 43” refused to board a plane to Chicago for riot-control duty against fellow African Americans, their non-violent act became one of the largest demonstrations of dissent in U.S.…

Graph showing who profits from mass incarceration. (Hint: It's not just the private prison companies.)

Nearly one in five households face food insecurity in the hardest-hit states. See where rates are highest across America, based on USDA data.

As Patrice Preston Rogers planted collards, cabbage, and cauliflower this year in a once-vacant lot in East St. Louis, she was prepping for a harvest of hope and better health for the area her dad…

For the half-million people in the U.S. with kidney failure, survival rests in the hands of two powerful corporations — DaVita and Fresenius — that control over 70% of the outpatient dialysis market.

NIPSCO estimates it will restore power to the majority of homes and businesses in Gary by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, two weeks after the power went out.

After Alabama redrew its congressional maps in May, voters in several districts saw their primaries pushed to August. Now, it's time to vote and there are concerns confusion will dampen voter turnout.

The Atlanta Police Department announced a proactive internal audit of license plate reader technology amid recent Flock arrests of officers in Georgia.

“The people most affected by this legislation have not been meaningfully included in shaping it,” CBC Chair Yvette Clarke said in a statement.

Private-equity backed firm Securus has secretly been recording inmate conversations for years, collecting data to train its AI.

Aging politicians are just the “tip of the iceberg.”

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

In Gallion, Alabama, an 87-year-old farmer and his family carry forward a story of sovereignty, soil, and survival

Wheaton, Md – Montgomery Parks unveiled a new handmade quilt honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Josiah Henson on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Tisha Thorne from Sew Creative Lounge in Lanham,…

Droughts and water shortages are likely to jeopardise global security far sooner than we think.

Read the Boston Fed’s 2025 Mass ECHOS report to see key findings on median family net wealth, assets, debts, and economic differences across Massachusetts.

Newly popular, Black colleges struggle to meet their mission and their bottom line.

‼️What's the Deal with ADOS? (w/ @BreakingBrown)‼️ Co-founder of the American Decedents of Slavery movement joins Bad Faith to expose the corruption of Black Dems & media & discuss opportunities for Black Americans to abandon Dems & join with the pro-reparations Green Party. https://t.co/hklh6JkvHn

As progressives candidates have made electoral gains across the country over the past few weeks, Democrats are once again attempting to discredit the left by pointing to a poor showing with Black…

Johnson & Johnson says it will pay an estimated $5.5 billion to settle about 76,000 lawsuits alleging its baby powder and talc caused ovarian cancer.

Labor markets are diverging across America. Explore where unemployment has risen since January 2025 and where it has fallen.