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Chuck Norris, the legendary martial artist and star of the iconic series Walker, Texas Ranger, has passed away at the age of 86. Known for his unparalleled martial arts skills and action-packed roles, Norris left an indelible mark on Hollywood and the hearts of fans worldwide. Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, […]

WNBA and Players’ Union Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement The WNBA and its players’ union have reached a tentative new collective bargaining agreement, marking a significant step forward for the rapidly growing league and its athletes. After more than 100 hours of negotiations, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association and league authorities agreed to the […]

The Texas Democrat raised the sign “Black people aren’t apes” during remarks at a formal gathering, drawing mixed reactions from attendees. Security personnel approached Green shortly afterward and led him from the venue without further incident. Green later said his message was intended to condemn racist rhetoric and imagery that dehumanize Black Americans. Supporters praised […]

Thomas Stewart was a 19th-century American inventor best known for improving the mop. Born in 1823, Stewart was an African American craftsman who lived and worked in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Stewart received a U.S. patent for an enhanced mop design that made cleaning floors more sanitary and efficient. His invention featured a clamping mechanism that allowed […]

Exploring claims of African ancestry among US presidents, from Jefferson to Obama, with DNA evidence and historical context.

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PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — On Tuesday, the FBI has released a set of surveillance images that could be the first breakthrough in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie. The photos, shared by FBI Director Kash Patel on social media, reveal a masked, armed person at Nancy’s front […]

What is happening in Oklahoma is a reminder that this country has never built an enforcement system that stayed confined to its original target.

Black women's vital role in social change often goes unrecognized, but their leadership and activism continue to drive progress.

North Texas students protest federal immigration enforcement, sparking district, state responses on attendance policies.

Intelligence expert Malcolm Nance explains how President Donald Trump’s immigration campaign is backfiring and why we all need to be in the fight.

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LOS ANGELES — Former cable news anchor Don Lemon has been arrested. According to Don Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, Lemon was taken into federal custody in Los Angeles on Thursday night while he was covering the Grammy awards. Lemon came under scrutiny following an anti-ICE demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this […]

For more than a century, Black media has been the heartbeat of Black storytelling in America. Long before headlines, broadcasts, or timelines existed, our stories lived through oral tradition. History was passed from elders to children in living rooms, churches, barbershops, and community gatherings. These spoken narratives preserved culture, survival, and resistance at a time […]