The hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson earlier this year has stoked so many emotions, among them disappointment in the culture that surrounds fraternities. Comedian Rickey Smiley took aim at that during a recent appearance on the Spolitics podcast with

The lawsuit calls for a freeze on development of further petrochemical plants in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley,” which is one of many examples of environmental racism in this country. bit.ly/45FCFfq

Without notifying or obtaining consent from Bruce Tucker’s family, surgeons—acting with a medical examiner’s permission—removed his heart and kidneys following his death in 1968. More on #Newsone.com l Read More: bit.ly/43F4PWN 📸: Mininyx Doodle / Getty

There’s something especially heartbreaking about artists who leave us before they’ve had a chance to reach their full potential. bit.ly/4mSpPRq

[OP-ED] Now more than ever, we need our leaders and legislative champions to protect our communities and their health and well-being! bit.ly/4dLJxtK

[COMMENTARY] Here’s a question: Is there literally anyone in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet who is actually qualified for the position they have been appointed to? bit.ly/4mK8FFv

The new travel ban mirrors one Trump implemented during his first term, and it primarily targets African and Asian nations. bit.ly/3SAPkJ5

Javon Jackson is the epitome of a Black Joy Blazer. It’s in the way that he talks, the way that he walks, and it’s certainly in the way that he plays that sax. bit.ly/4jBQQW6

[COMMENTARY] In its ongoing race to beat Florida for the title of “America’s Most Inept State,” the Texas state legislature has passed a series of bills that would greatly censor the educational curriculum taught in the state’s universities and ban student-led groups centered

Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order to unseal documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before their original court-appointed release date. Amidst pushback from the King family, a federal judge has stated he’s open to granting

Talk shows have long been a staple of American television, offering a platform for entertainment, discussion, and cultural exchange. Over the years, numerous Black hosts have made indelible marks on the industry, bringing unique perspectives and voices to the forefront. 📺

[OP-ED] Donald Trump continues his war against Black and Brown immigrants with no regard for the law, the Constitution, or the people his policies victimize. bit.ly/43I3Mnv

For the third time, Louisiana legislators voted against adding a rape exception to the state's 2022 abortion ban, one of the harshest in the country. More on #Newsone.com l Read More: bit.ly/3ZQET81 📸: Getty

[OP-ED] "It’s not that I’m too good for a podcast or any negative sentiment. It’s just that there are way too many Black men out here right now with them hip-shooting hot takes instead of honing in on healing." Columnist Corey Richardson urges Black men to step away from the

[OP-ED] It’s giving high school cafeteria energy — if the cafeteria served EV tax credits and Oval Office selfies. Just days after Elon Musk all but called for Donald Trump’s impeachment and accused him of being in the Epstein files, the two reality-show-level egos are already

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[COMMENTARY] Parents and students at Oakland's Montclair Elementary School discovered that a racial slur had been included in the school's yearbook. bit.ly/43JdCFH

After clinching the 400-meter title, 16-year-old Clara Adams was disqualified for a celebratory gesture, sparking outrage and reigniting a conversation on the policing of Black joy. bit.ly/45INg9q

The unanimous ruling lowers the legal threshold for majority-group plaintiffs in discrimination cases, reigniting debate over reverse bias, workplace fairness, and the future of DEI initiatives. bit.ly/4jz7PIJ

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has publicly supported her daughter Malia’s decision to drop the Obama last name in her professional film work, marking her first comments on the subject since Malia’s directorial debut. Malia, now 25, credited herself as Malia Ann—using her