The legendary actor was first Black man to win an Academy Award for best-supporting actor. The post Rest In Power: Notable Black People Who Have Died This Year appeared first on NewsOne .
Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor, was working well into his 80s. The post Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. of ‘Roots’ and ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ fame dies at 87 appeared first on TheGrio .
It wasn’t called voter suppression back then, but civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer knew exactly how white authorities in Mississippi felt about Black people voting in the 1960s. The post Women’s History Month: Fannie Lou...
Abortion and reproductive rights are tops on the minds of Black women as anti-abortion groups fight to restrict access, according to a new In Our Own Voice survey. The post Black Women Express Concerns About The Future Of Abortion And...
Three federal judges ruled that Ron DeSantis and the Florida legislature didn't redistrict the state's congressional map for a "racially discriminatory purpose." The post Federal Judges Rule Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’...
Elle Moxley, founder of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, on keeping Black Queer children safe. The post Love Takes Off The Masks: Our LQBTQIA+ Children Are Most At Risk Of Dying By Suicide. Elle Moxley Knows We Can Change That. appeared...
me too. International continues its “Love Letters” campaign with a beautiful message to Black women and femmes. The post me too. Releases New Installment Of ‘Love Letters’ Affirming Black Women And Femmes appeared first on NewsOne .
More than 1,000 people over a decade died after cops subdued them via means not intended to be lethal, an investigation led by The AP found. The post The force police used wasn’t considered lethal, but more than 1,000 people died...
Utah state Rep., Phil Lyman, reposted a social media post implying that a Black woman Maryland Port Commissioner is a DEI hire responsible for the Key Bridge collapsing in Baltimore. The post Baltimore Bridge: Utah Republican Blames...
HB 601 would restrict the power of civilian police oversight boards, a crucial tool for Black people in assessing fair treatment by police. The post Florida is one step away from ending civilian oversight of the police appeared first on...
The disgraced actor is named in a sex assault lawsuit against the embattled music mogul. The post Cuba Gooding Jr. Named As Diddy’s Co-Defendant In ‘Grooming’ Lawsuit appeared first on NewsOne .
For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, officials announced Thursday. The post US changing racial categories, taking ‘Negro’ off forms and giving...
Russell Simmons was served with papers linked to a defamation lawsuit filed against him in a surprise move at a resort in Bali this month. The post Accused Rapist Russell Simmons Reportedly ‘Caught Off Guard’ While Being...
The 12-year-old twin brothers went missing from their home in Boston more than a week ago, but law enforcement has said their disappearance isn't considered suspicious. Here's why. The post Where Are Jakiel And Jaliel Shakur? How Twin...
Former NFL cheerleader Krystal Anderson died shortly after the stillbirth of her daughter. The post Black Maternal Health: Former NFL Cheerleader’s Death Spotlights Racial Equity In Sepsis Care appeared first on NewsOne .
Black people are finding humor in it. The post ‘Shout Out To All My Real DEIs’: They Made DEI A Racial Slur, Now Black People Are Finding Humor In It appeared first on NewsOne .
Andrew Caldwell, who went viral for claiming in church that he was "deliveredt" from being a homosexual, announced his run for public office. The post Andrew Caldwell, Who Claimed He Was ‘Deliveredt’ From Homosexuality, Is...
Kadarius Smith, 17, had tire tracks on his back, his mother said. The post Mississippi Cop Kills Fleeing Black Teen By Running Over Him With Police Cruiser, Ben Crump Says appeared first on NewsOne .
People living in neighborhoods with high rates of environmental and socioeconomic problems may face a higher risk for heart disease and... The post Internet, parks, train tracks can affect stroke risk for neighborhoods appeared first on...
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is being accused of "racial bias" due to his response to a fight video between a Black and white student. The post Missouri AG Andrew Bailey Accused Of ‘Racial Bias’ After Blaming DEI...
Diddy wasn't detained and spoke to authorities, and neither he nor any family members were arrested, nor has their travel been restricted. The post Diddy’s lawyer complains of ‘gross overuse of military-level force’...
Good lord! No, this is not satire. The post Trump Is Now Selling Bibles For $60 With Lee Greenwood Of “God Bless The U.S.A.” Fame appeared first on NewsOne .
Hillary Amofa was just starting to think about her college essay when the high court issued its decision, and it left her with a wave of questions. The post Sob stories? Trauma dumps? Black kids worry about writing college essays after...
A panel of appeals court judges in Atlanta was scheduled to hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case that followed a national outcry. The post Ahmaud Arbery’s killers seeking to overturn their hate crime convictions appeared first...
A jury found that Harris-Stowe State University, a historically Black college in St. Louis, discriminated against a white professor based on race and gender. The post White HBCU Professor Wins Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against...
It looks like Jontay Porter might have to explain his performance on the court. The NBA is investigating him over gambling activity connected to his play. The Score is reporting that the Toronto Raptors player is now at the center of a...
National Geographic announced "Eclipse Across America" where 32 million Americans can find themselves in the path of a total solar eclipse. The post How To Watch The Total Solar Eclipse From Anywhere In The US appeared first on NewsOne .
Opal Lee, 97, is getting a new home on the same plot of land in Texas her family had been driven from by a white mob 85 years ago. The post Opal Lee, 97, To Finally Get New Home On Land That White Mob Drove Her Family From 85 Years Ago...
This year, attendees will meet in person and virtually to hear insightful discussions about the unique challenges confronting Black women and girls. The post Her Dream Deferred: African American Policy Forum To Shed Light On Issues...
A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas on Monday over the state's ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” in public... The post High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas’ ban on critical race theory...
America is a melting pot. So why haven’t we embraced the people who’ve represented that even before this country’s beginning? The post History Of The Melungeons: The Forgotten Tribe Of Appalachia appeared first on NewsOne .
Rapper 50 Cent took to social media to troll Sean "Diddy" Combs, whose homes were raided by federal agents over alleged sex trafficking. The post 50 Cent Trolls Diddy With Deepfake Trump Video After Other Taunting Social Media Posts...
A federal judge issued a scathing dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk and X against the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The post Federal Judge Dismisses Elon Musk Lawsuit Against Researchers Who Found Increase In Hate Speech On...
Attorneys for Ricky Cobb's family say a Minnesota police union is interfering in the prosecution of the trooper who killed the Black driver. The post Minnesota Police Union Interfering With Ricky Cobb Murder Case Against Killer Cop,...
Two houses belonging to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday by federal agents. The post Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ houses as part of sex trafficking probe, sources say appeared...
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams is a Brooklyn-bred Jamaican attorney with degrees from Cambridge, Harvard and Yale Law School. The post Federal Prosecutor Whose Office Is Investigating Diddy...
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott issued a plea to the media to stop showing the "traumatizing" video footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsing. The post Baltimore Mayor Asks Media To Stop Showing ‘Traumatizing’ Video Of...
Kobe Bryant’s father, Joe Bryant, is auctioning off his late son’s 2000 NBA championship ring, which Kobe personally gifted his father. https://twitter.com/SInow/status/1770863880408879153 Now, according to the Goldin, the 14-karat...
The kidnapping hoaxster must pay a hefty fine. The post Carlee Russell Avoids Jail Time, Receives Probation Sentence For Kidnapping Hoax appeared first on NewsOne .
The Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing accused Candace Owens of antisemitism but never got mad at her anti-Black or homophobic rhetoric. The post Candace Owens’ Ex-Boss Rips Her ‘Antisemitism,’ Shrugged At Anti-Blackness,...
A new settlement acknowledges Wright's family as legal owners of Hilton Head Island property for which developers had been vying. The post Josephine Wright scores posthumous victory in fight to keep family’s ancestral Hilton Head Island...
Cameron Sutton is accused of domestic violence. The post Where Is Cameron Sutton? What We Know About NFL Player On The Run After Domestic Abuse Warrant appeared first on NewsOne .
The NFL player has been missing since a domestic violence arrest warrant was issued. The post Where Is Cameron Sutton? What We Know About NFL Player On The Run After Domestic Abuse Warrant appeared first on NewsOne .
Ziyad Al-Aly says research indicates a higher likelihood of memory issues and fewer IQ points in those who suffered from COVID-19. The post Scientist explains ‘indelible mark’ of COVID brain fog appeared first on TheGrio .
Pvt. Albert King received a military funeral 83 years after he was killed by a white Army veteran, who was exonerated. The post Black Army Soldier Killed By Exonerated White Army Cop Is Finally Given Full Military Funeral 83 Years Later...
In 1980, Franklin was convicted of murdering Joseph Hollis in a Brewerytown poolroom when he was 33 years old. The post Exonerated! Wrongly Convicted Black Folks Whose Names Have Been Cleared appeared first on NewsOne .
The decision to punish a Black boy for his natural hairstyle upholds a long-standing legacy of cultural assimilation in education. The post Racism In Schools: A Long-Standing Legacy Of Cultural Assimilation appeared first on NewsOne .
Mikaylah Williams becomes the second college player to earn a NIL deal from Jordan Brand, joining UCLA guard Kiki Rice. The post LSU’s Mikaylah Williams Secures NIL Partnership With Jordan Brand appeared first on NewsOne .
Dr. Maiysha Jones encourages women to take up space and show up authentically in the STEM field. The post Women Making History: Dr. Maiysha D. Jones Encourages Women To Take Up Space In The STEM Field And Beyond appeared first on NewsOne .