On the fifth anniversary of the death of John Lewis, tens of thousands of people will gather across the country in his name to protest.
Groveland City Council member Judi Fike filed a lawsuit against the council for suspending her over racist and homophobic tweets.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's One Summer Chicago program is offering thousands of young people in the city the chance to gain work experience.
The Mamdani surname tells a story of migration, resilience and community-building that spans centuries and continents.
Questions remain over the circumstances leading to 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham’s death while in the NYPD’s custody over the Fourth of July weekend.
Despite rising incomes, many Black Americans continue to face major hurdles when it comes to saving for retirement, according to a new study.
Black man Reginald Butler was arrested after shooting a white man who attacked him in Adams County, Mississippi.
Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" brings to Black women, including limiting reproductive care, maternal healthcare, and access to supplemental assistance programs such as WIC and SNAP.
Boys & Girls Clubs are bracing for the worst after Trump recently froze funding that could destroy summer and fall programs.
The racist, Islamophobic tirade aimed at Rep. Ilhan Omar demands we stop allowing hate to masquerade as political discourse.
A 60-year-old Black man reflects on aging, politics, and holding his own. Sixty is the weight of old scars and the surprise of new joys.
In the wake of this disaster, what have our political leaders offered in response? A flood of “thoughts and prayers.”
Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease, but how can we change this alarming disparity? It starts with knowledge.
There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
During a recent appearance on the 'Off The Record' podcast, Shaquille O'Neal made it very clear that he does not play when it comes to Reese, who he has been a mentor to since she was a college athlete.
Under the glimmering lights and the hum of soulful celebration at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Rashad Robinson, former president of Color of Change and longtime civil rights strategist, shared a serious and sobering sentiment: in between our rebellious joy, we must remember that the stakes for Black America have never been higher. “ESSENCE […] The post From Soulful Sounds To Black Joy & Sobering Truths: Rashad Robinson Speaks Strategy At ESSENCE Fest [Exclusive] appeared first on Bossip.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm star has teamed up Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company to create an HBO sketch show.
In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton picks apart Fox News host Lisa "Kennedy" Montgomery's latest insults against Rep. Jasmine Crockett and calls them what they are.
This wasn’t a compliment, it was a microaggression wrapped in ignorance, delivered with the smugness of someone who can barely string together a grammatically correct sentence himself.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed three anti-DEI bills as well as another measure that targets trans people.
She made it her mission to accurately document the terrorism of lynching in America.
Spanning over two centuries—from the 1800s through the 2000s—the EJI’s "A History of Racial Injustice" calendar is a tool designed to shed light on critical but often overlooked moments in American history.
The Supreme Court has called citizenship a fundamental right. Chief Justice Earl Warren in 1958 described it as the “right to have rights.”
Veteran journalist and former 'ESSENCE' editor Cori Murray has been appointed Executive Vice President of Editorial Content at 'EBONY Magazine,' marking a powerful new chapter in the brand’s legacy of amplifying Black women's voices.
With just under $25,000 left to raise, this campaign is more than a fundraiser; it’s a community call to action to honor Tamir Rice by building something for the next generation.
Willow Newell, 22, hailing from Racine, earned the title of 'Miss Wisconsin' on June 21, beating out 29 contestants.
Fox News attacked Rep. Jasmine Crockett after a poll showed her leading Democrats as a potential candidate for the Senate.
Corey Richardson celebrates the release of the new Clipse album, 'Let God Sort Em Out' and runs down why "Coke Rap" resonates with middle-aged Black men.
In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton explains how provisions in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" limit educational opportunities for Black Americans.
A quiet crisis has steadily eroded Black landownership across generations, known as heirs’ property. Here's how you can protect your land from this vicious loophole.
Abrams' comments come as several companies have phased out their DEI initiatives to comply with the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown.
The Education Department is also under scrutiny for dismissing an alarming number of civil rights cases over the last several months.
Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the death of Congressman John Lewis, groups mobilize to continue his fight for civil rights, voting rights, and justice.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the redistricting maps despite the fact the state is still recovering from devastating floods.
Panelists including former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie called out President Donald Trump's administration for trying to dismiss the Epstein case after using it to garner support.
The Labor Department is currently facing a lawsuit over the attempted closure of Job Corps and was ordered to keep the sites open while it proceeds.
The Tennessee State men’s hockey team won’t be playing its inaugural season in 2025-26.
Quantez Burks died in custody at a West Virginia jail. Officers tried to cover it up, but an independent autopsy revealed his true cause of death.
