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Charles Barkley pledges $1 million to Tuskegee University

TUSKEGEE, Ala.—NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has pledged $1 million to Tuskegee University, marking his fifth major donation to a historically Black college,...

Unrest in America as Blacks continue dying at hands of police

“I lost more than a boyfriend that day. I lost the love of my life and the father of my 7-month-old son,” said Tafara...

Virtual townhall addresses ongoing reparations push

A group of community activists, attorneys and scholars insisted “reparations are on the ballot” which was the main topic of discussion during a virtual...

Dream Deferred, Dream Denied

Why Black hopes for home ownership which often leads to wealth-building continue to dwindle Homeownership for many is the American dream, but for too many...

Parents left in the dark?

D.C. legislation would permit children as young as 11 to be vaccinated without parental consent The District of Columbia city council is working to pass...

Post Election 2020: Which way to go and what will Black America face

At the end of this long, seemingly interminable general election season, American voters will have made their choice for who will lead the country...

A viral, violent police shooting triggers Philadelphia explosion

PHILADELPHIA—West Philly, as it is affectionately called, is a predominately Black, homeowning, middle class neighborhood. It has also witnessed some of the most heinous...

Soldiering For A Purpose

The Fruit of Islam (FOI) in all regions of the Nation of Islam anxiously and enthusiastically soldier for a purpose in cities large and...

The unifying spirit of the Los Angeles Peace Rides

The spirit of healing and unity continued in Los Angeles during the ongoing #PeaceRidesLA. The October 25 gathering brought together activists, community members and...

Political promises,realistic expectations and Black self-determination

The decision about who will next occupy the White House is underway. The national election showed the United States is a highly polarized nation...