Despite murder conviction, MPD gave officer his job back—and back pay
by Stacy M. Brown - The Washington Informer The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) allowed two officers convicted in the death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown to return...
Water safety and drowning prevention for Black communities
As the world continues to grapple with the shock of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s recent death while swimming off the coast of Costa Rica during...
You do not have to take a shot: We have survived
I told you, “Do not take that vaccine.” Wait a minute. Before the vaccine was made, I warned us in the Name of Allah...
Chicago doctor launches trauma and career pipeline programs to disrupt violence
CHICAGO—Dr. Abdullah Hasan Pratt doesn’t just treat gunshot wounds—he’s empowering young people to transform how Black communities respond to violence, heal from trauma, and...
Service and soldiering for a purpose
The Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.), men who belong to the Nation of Islam, strive to follow the example of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan...
Making sure Blacks are not shut out of ‘reparations’ plans in Tulsa
Perpetrated during America’s era of public lynchings and racist oppression, the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma continues to haunt its survivors, their descendants,...
Heatwave bakes nearly half of the United States
A large heat dome spread across the United States in late July, affecting parts of the Midwest, Southwest, Central U.S. and East Coast, stretching...
Bridging the gap: Black physicians confront racial health disparities
CHICAGO—As the U.S. grapples with deep political division, policy gridlock, and widening social inequality, the health and wellness of Black communities remain at critical...
“More Than An Actor” – Celebrating and Remembering the Life of Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Tributes, prayers, and reflections continue to be shared by people in all walks of life as they honor and remember the life and cultural...