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Supreme Court’s willful blindness to racism
“The majority claims to see no evidence that race played any role in the Haiti decision....
Muni Long reveals double lung transplant
Singer-songwriter Muni Long revealed that she underwent a double lung transplant...
How the nation celebrates its 250th year
It’s been 174 years since the famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, issued his...
Why US Lawmakers Join the Fight for Global Reparations
US lawmakers and African leaders unite in a global fight for slavery reparations,...
Why Are Haitian Migrants Facing Mass Deportation Today?
An in-depth look at the historical roots of Haitian mass deportations and how the...
AFRICOM Says Intelligence Cooperation with Nigeria Dealt...
The commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, said...
‘They Fight’ Is a Knockout Story of Redemption and Hope
Redemption, mentorship, and second chances take center stage in 'They Fight', a...
Beats 4 Da Streets: 20 Classic Collabs By The Supafriends...
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St. Louis approves $255 million spending plan
More than a year after a powerful tornado devastated North St. Louis, city leaders...
BET Awards 2026: A Monumental Night of Black Excellence,...
The most prolific night in Hip Hop Culture happened on June 28th at the Peacock...
THE VOICES BEHIND THE MOVEMENT
The Podcast Summit 2026 Visionaries Cover Upscale Magazine’s Latest Digital Edition...
St. Louis roll carts could replace alley dumpsters
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EU Seeks to Block Military-Age Ukrainian Men from Fleeing...
Germany, Denmark, and other member states have already spoken out in favor of restrictions...
Paris Mortuaries ‘on the Brink’ as Heatwave Moves East
Forecasts warn that a new scorching wave is already building, peaking by mid-July....
Wisconsin to cut FoodShare, Medicaid for thousands of refugees...
Wisconsin will begin enforcing new federal eligibility rules that cut FoodShare...
Voter ID Laws, Redistricting Could Sideline Millions Before...
By Selen Ozturk With the 2026 midterm elections months away, voting rights advocates...
ICE announces 39 Wisconsin arrests in one of state’s largest...
Federal agents carried out a rare public enforcement operation across the state...
Gubernatorial debate follows familiar script, offering...
I’ve been to hundreds of political debates, and just about all of them have essentially...
Zora Penager Davidson: A Future Voice in Law and Public...
Zora Penager Davidson, daughter of Maria Penager and Darryl Davidson, was the 2025...
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Labelle Reunites For A ‘Nightbirds’ Tribute In NYC [RECAP]
Patti LaBelle and Nona Hendryx reunited as Labelle for a night in NYC to honor their...
ICE activity ramping up in Milwaukee (time to be prepared...
Statement of Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman Alex Brower, Alderwoman...
It Is Time to Redraw the Revolution, Again
America turns 250 this week. We should be proud. We should also be honest. Every...
Don’t Miss These Events for Journalists in July
July journalist events will cover pitching, vertical video, midterm coverage and...
The Lasting Impact of Kirk Franklin on Gospel Music
Explore the enduring influence of gospel icon Kirk Franklin and his transformative...
Understanding the Recurring Marburg Threat in Western Uganda
A potential Marburg case in Uganda highlights the intersection of ecological spillover,...
Fighting Passport Apartheid: How Diaspora Networks Fight...
Learn how global African diaspora networks and digital activists are constructing...
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adidas Home Of Soccer NYC: The Elite World Cup Hub [RECAP]
adidas set up shop in Brooklyn with Home Of Soccer, the ultimate World Cup hub where...
From the Streets to the Shark Tank: How Daymond John Rewrote...
Discover how Daymond John turned streetwear into a global business empire, reshaping...
En Vogue performs at PrideFest 2026
Thousands of fans joined in as legendary R&B group En Vogue performed one of their...
Two shot, taken to the hospital in west Charlotte
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Salisbury shooting kills one, hurts another
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Toy Story 5: Absolutely Exceeded My Expectations And, By...
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets...
Celebrating 50 Years of Sisterhood
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City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to...
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is urging residents to take precautions...
HACM Completes Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting...
Lottery Establishes Official Waiting List for Future Housing Choice Voucher Assistance...
Parklawn to Host Public Listening Session July 29
HACM residents and community members are invited to attend the Board of Commissioners...
'Oh My God, B—ch, I'm Gagging!' Teyana Taylor Gets Emotional...
Teyana Taylor was overcome with emotion when she realized her idol Janet Jackson...
When women can preach but not pastor
The Southern Baptist Convention’s vote to strengthen enforcement of its prohibition...
Danny Simmons, founder of Rush Arts, dies at 72
Danny Simmons, the artist, author and founder of Rush Arts, has died at 72. The...
Young Dro Is Back—And He’s Pouring Into the Next Generation
Rapper Young Dro uses his platform to mentor Black youth, destigmatize mental health,...
Kenny Burns Talks Music Toxicity & Hip Hop’s Future at...
Veteran culture figure Kenny Burns warns that today's youth lack a meaningful 'soundtrack,'...
Tanjareen Lands Her Moment with BET’s New Comedy ‘Lot Patrol’
After years in the shadows, comedian Tanjareen Honey lands a breakout role in BET's...
MC Lyte On Being The Voice of The BET Awards, Mentoring,...
MC Lyte, a hip-hop icon, is the voice of the BET Awards and a mentor who uplifts...
How to Help Those Impacted by the Earthquakes in Venezuela (Updated)
A list of organizations providing aid to those affected by the devastation and other...
Your home is an investment – How to create generational...
A Q&A with Greg Smith For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered...
Mystikal receives twenty-year sentence after guilty plea
Rapper Mystikal, who earned multiple Grammy nominations in the early 2000s, was...
Salt of Salt-N-Pepa Talks 50 Years of Hip Hop, New Album...
Salt-N-Pepa icon reflects on hip hop's evolution from societal 'problem' to cultural...
Why South African Trade Unions Defend Migrant Workers
South African labor federations unite to defend migrant workers, urging structural...
Why Congo Sued Rwanda: The Truth Behind the Bloodshed
Inside the DRC's historic ICJ lawsuit against Rwanda over military exploitation,...
Rights Activists Accuse Africa Corps of Targeting Civilian...
Ménaka – African Perceptions A video published on Friday by Africa Corps, the Russian...
These Comedians Are Making America Laugh Again With ‘Lot...
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‘This is not just a presidential library’
Long before the Barack Obama Presidential Center welcomed its first visitors, Daria...
What Juneteenth asks of us now
This Juneteenth felt different. It called for a deeper kind of reflection. I found...
Lil Durk’s Attorney Says Even Law Enforcement Is Telling...
Lil Durk’s remains behind bars as he continues fighting his federal murder-for-hire...
Trump Admin. Turns Away Asylum Seekers While Putting the...
A ruling today by the U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to turn...
Athens Municipality Backs Off from Prosfygika
The self-organized community ends hunger strikes, declares victory, and launches...
Justice, Voting Rights & Black Legacy Wins | Sybil Wilkes...
Sybil Wilkes covers justice for Savion McConnell, a voting rights fight, a new Black...
31 Black & Brown Celebs You Didn’t Know Share Kids
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Where history meets hope
Dr. Pamela Washington stepped onto the grounds of the Barack Obama Presidential...
WHAT’S IN A NAME
The Bible says, “A good name is more desirable than great riches, and favor is better...
The Cast of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Explore Season...
BGN interviews the cast of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Featured in the...
The Hidden Labor and School Battles Shaping Black Civil...
Explore the historical connection between federal labor policies, school civil rights,...
Why Does the Eastern DRC Conflict History Refuse to Die?
An in-depth look at the Eastern DRC conflict: from the 1994 Rwandan genocide and...
DL Hughley: Black Love Of Country & Hard Truths
DL Hughley breaks down Black love of country, abuse, and 1 Corinthians 13 in this...
March honoring Emani “Flash” Robinson set for Sunday
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invites community members to a march to end gun...
'GTA 6' Reportedly Getting Physical Release In December
GTA 6 launching Nov 19 but no physical discs, sparking controversy. Some retailers...
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Launches ‘Destined...
Crowley highlights how $1.5 million in state grant funds are being activated with...
Distrust, Political Violence, and False Narratives Harm...
Health workers and local leaders struggle to build trust as a rare Ebola strain...
It’s time to remove ‘Black fatherhood’ from the ‘endangered...
It was truly gratifying to see so many Black fathers heading tables at our favorite...
The Nike Total 90 Gets A World Cup Rework
Nike got ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hype by reworking its Total 90 III sneaker...
Alumni Profile – Elise Ashley: Leading with Purpose
Elise Ashley currently serves as Counsel at American Transmission Company (ATC),...
The Waiting Game Many Car Accident Victims Don’t See Coming
Uncover the hidden waiting game car accident victims face post-crash. Explore the...
A jolly Juneteenth time
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House of Soul’s Juneteenth Fashion Show takes over Washington...
House of Soul’s 7th Annual Juneteenth Block Party transformed Washington Avenue...
This Week’s Photos: June 25th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery features Harris-Stowe State University’s ceremonial beam...