Could Detroit elect another Democratic Socialist? The leader of Detroit’s influential Black Slate group called D7 council candidate Denzel McCampbell a “throwback” to the organization’s grassroots origins michiganchronicle.com/black-slate-en…

Whew. I’m from Clarksdale, MS and we have two Dollar General, Dollar Tree and had two Family Dollar stores. Dollar stores are disproportionately found in Black neighborhoods, particularly those that are low income. I wrote about it here: capitalbnews.org/dollar-stores-…

Now through Friday. Preorder the hardcover of my book for 25% with Barnes & Noble Rewards (free to join) barnesandnoble.com/w/the-man-of-m…

After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of 𝕏. When Elon Musk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me

ATLANTA (AP) — The US is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, CDC says.

Linda Yaccarino announces she’s stepping down as the CEO of X

Someone recently asked: “Why [aren’t] Mississippians in particular no longer passing on farming knowledge?” My response: They are, and here are some of the Black farmers who are training up the next generation in the Mississippi Delta. MY LATEST: capitalbnews.org/black-farmers-…

Jewel Thais-Williams, activist and owner of legendary L.A. Black queer bar Jewel's Catch One that attracted celebrities like Madonna and Janet Jackson, has died advocate.com/news/jewel-tha…

Tennessee State men's hockey, the first ever ice hockey team at an HBCU, will not play in 2025-26 due to financial and logistical hurdles The team reportedly did not meet its fundraising goals for 2025-26 tennessean.com/story/sports/c…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean court approves the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over December's martial law decree.

NEW: Shai Davidai is leaving Columbia. theintercept.com/2025/07/09/pro…

A Confederacy group is suing a Georgia state park, claiming officials broke state law by planning an “truth-telling” exhibit exploring ties to slavery & segregation atlanta.capitalbnews.org/confederate-gr…

“Such good English, where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” Trump asks the president of Liberia, whose official language is English

some thrilling personal news: I won a generous grant from the National Press Foundation to pursue a project showing the relationship between climate, transportation and...sports! More soon, but for now: can't wait to get to work.

Ben McLemore has been sentenced to spend over eight years in Oregon state prison for rape and sexual assault, per Baxter Holmes (espn.ph/nba/story/_/id…). McLemore, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, last played three years ago for the Trail Blazers.

We are in new territory with Trump’s latest trade letter, threatening a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil starting Aug. 1 —The US runs a rare trade surplus with Brazil, so there’s no deficit to fix —Trump says these duties are explicitly over political concerns, not economic ones

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority announces the induction of its newest honorary members:

Tornado Warning including Chillum MD and Takoma Park MD until 7:00 PM EDT

Senegal has scrapped Akon's plans for a $6 billion futuristic city on the country’s Atlantic Coast bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The family of 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham said police told them she used a sweater to take her own life while she was in NYPD custody. But her mother said her daughter didn't wear a sweater that day & is demanding to see surveillance video nbcnewyork.com/bronx/mom-deni…