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It's important to put the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots in their proper perspective with the decidedly racist elements that define its legacy.

Even in the face of destruction and racist terror, a handful of Black people emerged as heroes among the brave Americans who stood up to the bigoted Capitol mob and defended democracy.

Amazon initially denied paid leave to Alexis Scott-Windham, a Black woman who was run over and shot in the New Orleans attack, before finally reversing its position.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a controversial bill into law that could charge the public money for video footage from police and law enforcement agencies.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will not face a federal probe into alleged ethics violations, as decided by a judicial conference.

White conservatives are upset about the focus on white supremacist terrorism amid the New Year's attack in New Orleans.

Waka Flocka Flame will be a prominent guest at an inaugural gala hosted by Black conservatives in Washington, D.C., later this month. The avid Donald Trump supporter joins other guests in an event criticized by observers as "embarrassing."

From inspiring stories to imperative history lessons, these 20 books should be on every African American's "must-read" list.

New details are emerging about the people who lost their lives in a car attack during the New Year’s Eve celebration on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

Lil Wayne is venturing into the world of sports with his new agency, Young Money APAA Sports.

Racists are calling FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan, a Black woman, a "DEI hire" following the New Orleans terror attack.

Witness the next generation of Black journalists make their mark.

Police killing Black people in the area was so widespread and common that one would be hard-pressed to find a family that hadn't been touched by it.

Kimberlé W. Crenshaw explains the evidence-based content Critical Race Theory teaches.

Dr. Bobby Jones, gospel vocalist, TV and radio host, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award during The Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards ceremony during Grammy week. Jones’ love of music blossomed as a youth when he sang with the church choir. He set out for Nashville, Tennessee as soon as he could and ended up […]

Here are 12 highly anticipated books penned by Black authors scheduled to be published and released in 2025.

It's beginning to look like a battle for Wendy Williams as her son, Kevin Jr., announces that he & the family are fighting to bring her home.

After Donald Trump invited Mississippi Valley State University's marching band to perform at his presidential inauguration parade, donations are getting the HBCU closer to its goal.

On Dec. 26, the first day of Kwanzaa, Shope retweeted a post from a right-wing group blasting the seven-day annual celebration.

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk defended the U.S. tech industry's consistent hiring of foreign engineers over American-born engineers in what is supposedly the greatest nation in the world.

Randall Adjessom, 16, was asleep in his room when he was shot and killed by police officers during a no-knock raid in Mobile, Alabama, a lawsuit claims.

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) revealed that she is unhappy with Biden's decision to decline to commute Dylann Roof.

Racist political flyers targeting immigrant communities were discovered morning near a southside Milwaukee park.

The episode focused on Howard’s head swimming coach, Nicholas Askew, and his unwavering commitment to fostering community and promoting swimming across racial lines.

Meet Time magazine's Kid of the Year.

An activist with an eye on the power of the arts, Khalil Darden — the young CEO of Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens — proves that age ain’t nothing but a number.

The Gisèle Pelicot rape case in France should serve as a warning to white women who think their proximity to white male power shields them from such violence.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss represents a chronic betrayal for many Black women whose hearts have been injured by the election results.

The following reminders may be useful for anyone working on racial equity inside public institutions. Because if history has taught us anything, it's that racial equity isn't a seasonal priority.

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Dennoriss Richardson was found hanging in an abandoned building in a rural part of Colbert County, Alabama.

After a whirlwind of a year, thanks to a stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles is starting off 2025, adding another accomplishment to her already long list.

The FBI has identified Shamsud-Din Jabbar (42), a U.S. Army veteran from Texas, as the suspect behind the deadly New Year's Day NOLA attack.

New Jersey authorities say Joe Budden was arrested after a neighbor caught the rapper-turned-podcaster naked on a Ring Camera, prompting questions.

Here's everything we know about a truck plowing into Bourbon Street pedestrians in a deadly New Year's Day incident in New Orleans being investigated as an act of terror.

Pour one out for the dead homies and take a look back at all the rappers, DJs and hip-hop personalities who died in 2024.

The last 12 months marked the heartbreaking losses of so many iconic and transcendent Black figures in entertainment, business, sports, activism and beyond.

As the year comes to a close, NewsOne takes a look back at some of the news stories that really resonated in Black America in 2024 — the good, the bad and the ugly.

In mapping out your newest ventures and goals, consider these three things to leave behind in 2024, according to the Bible.