Current Events
News
New Development in Karmelo Anthony Case as Judge is Ousted Ahead of New Trial Bid
Months after Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of killing Austin Metcalf, the judge presiding over the trial has been recused before a bid for a retrial.
News
Nolan Wells’ Family Honors His 19th Birthday With a Touching Tribute
On what should have been his 19th birthday, Wells' family celebrated his life, shared their grief and continued seeking answers.
News
Black BookTok Drags Publisher for Botched Promo of a Popular Romance Novel
A paid promotion from Nash Reads misrepresented Jahquel J.’s popular romance, leaving readers questioning the publisher’s creator strategy.
News
Mary J. Blige’s Candid Conversation With Michelle Obama Reveals a Change of Heart About Motherhood
Mary J. Blige opened up about her decision not to have kids on an episode of "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson," and Black Twitter has thoughts.
News
Left in the Dark: More Than a Week After Devastating Storms, Gary Residents Are Still Without Power
Gary residents are still waiting for power, answers and relief as crews work to repair damage left by deadly storms.
News
Prince Harry and Meghan Head Back to the UK, But Black TikTok Has Some Thoughts
After six years of living in the U.S., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K., and Black folks online have thoughts.
News
She Was Tasked to Fight Hunger. Now, This Black Woman is Refusing to Eat Until Her State Acts
Liz Wills-O’Gilvie was chosen to help fight hunger in Massachusetts. Now she’s going hungry in protest of the state’s response.
News
How Angie Nixon Beat the Odds to Pull Off Florida’s Most Shocking Primary Upset
Angie Nixon entered the Florida primary race as an underdog with far less money and national recognition. Here’s how she beat Alex Vindman anyway.
News
Expert Breaks Down the Fitness Myths That Could Be Holding You Back
Do you need eight glasses of water a day? Can crunches really give you a flat stomach? A fitness trainer separates fact from fiction and shares what actually works.
News
$100K Lawsuit Adds New Chapter to Bitter Surrogacy Fight
What started as a fight over whether to end a pregnancy has become a legal battle over a baby recovering from heart surgery.