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Nearly 30 years after rap icon Tupac Shakur was killed, the long-awaited trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis-the man accused of orchestrating the murder-is finally underway. We are only in the first week, but the courtroom has already delivered several jaw-dro

We're not going to lie, 2025 was a tough year, as we lost many of the Black legends we knew and loved. Now, as 2026 rolls past the halfway mark, we continue to say goodbye to even more of those who had such a tremendous impact on the culture. Although the

More than a week after a powerful storm tore through Northwest Indiana, thousands of Gary residents remain without electricity. Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) announced that power will be fully restored across Gary by Tuesday (Aug. 25).

At this point, Zendaya has enough reaction memes in her arsenal to carry an entire group chat! Whether she's serving an unforgettable side-eye, looking completely confused or simply trying to keep a straight face, the actress has a facial expression for n

(Updated on 08/21/2026 @ 3:20 p.m.) Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old woman from New York City, who disappeared while visiting Las Vegas, has been found dead, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search for her. "Our hearts are broken. We were notified that my au

Thanks to the recent negative news concerning Marvel's Black-led projects like "Wonder Man" and "Blade," its Black fanbase is calling out the iconic cinematic universe for its alleged maltreatment of the shows and others like them. And if we're honest, th

The jury that convicted Karmelo Anthony of the murder of Austin Metcalf never heard the full story of either teenager's background. It's been over two months since the Black Texas teen was handed a 35-year sentence- one that his family and civil rights ac

Update: Friday, Aug. 21, 12:52 p.m. After an extended nine-month deployment marked by reports of poor living conditions, sailors attempting to jump overboard, and public outcry from the NAACP, the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally heading home. According to

The fierce, hilarious, and unapologetically chaotic principal of "Abbott Elementary," Ava Coleman, has been a beloved character since the show first aired in 2021. But there's one person who isn't the biggest fan of Ava-and it's the woman who plays her, J

We've previously told you that President Donald Trump has been busy cementing his place in U.S. history by plastering his name on as many things as possible. Now, he's not just trying to place his moniker on another significant landmark of American histor