55+ min ago  (475+ words) By gutting the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court has essentially authorized the South to disenfranchise Black voters with Jim Crow maps." Last month, the Supreme Court effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act through its ruling on Louisiana v. Callais. As…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago  (348+ words) To celebrate Mother's Day, I figured it's only appropriate for me to break down why I truly have one of the best moms in the world." Editor's Note: This tribute to Joe's mama was supposed to run on Sunday, but…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (682+ words) Shreveport held a funeral for the eight children who died during a mass shooting on April 19, serving a wakeup call to end gun violence. The young victims were identified as Jayla Elkins, 3; Shayla Elkins, 5; Kayla Pugh, 6; Layla Pugh, 7; Mar'Kaydon Pugh,…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (346+ words) At this point in the series finale of the social experiment that is the United States of America, we all need to be like Justin Pearson. In a country where white nationalists are essentially dominating all three branches of government,…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (655+ words) Not a single day goes by without President Donald Trump proving throughout the day that, for him, we have greatly lowered the bar for what's considered acceptable behavior for a commander in chief, or any elected official, for that matter....

3+ day, 30+ min ago  (415+ words) According to the new agreement, players are receiving new family-planning benefits that require fewer years of service and now extend to their partners and spouses. On Mother's Day this Sunday, WNBA players have something new to celebrate this year. The…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (279+ words) Virginia's ruling comes as several Red states have moved to redraw their maps in the wake of the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act. The hits really don't stop coming. As if the Supreme Court's decision to gut the…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1068+ words) Home improvement grants give homeowners access to upgrades they otherwise could not afford. Learn which programs are available and how to apply. Black homeowners can use home improvement grants to make repairs and upgrades that build home value and generational…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (730+ words) From humble beginnings to media mogul status, the remarkable rise of Byron Allen's net worth offers an inspiring tale of entrepreneurial success. The deal reportedly extends through the 20262027 television season. In addition to the 11: 35 p. m. slot, Allen will continue to lease…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (315+ words) A Black father in Texas shot and killed a man who was attempting to steal his car while his family was inside last weekend, and this week, it was decided that he acted in defense of his family of eight,…...