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Illinois Became The First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail, Here's What That Means

Illinois just ended the cash bail—meaning defendants will no longer be held in bail just because they can't afford to pay.

Motives of St. Helena School Shooter Revealed

St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office believes bullying was behind the shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old.

Whopping $1 Billion Lawsuit Hits The Kendrick Johnson Case

The family of Kendrick Johnson is accusing several law enforcement agencies of publishing false information.

Andrew Lister Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting of Ralph Yarl

Andrew Lester has decided to go take his case to trial.

Minnesota Prosecutor Faces the Million-Dollar Question: Did This Cop Have to Kill Ricky Cobb II?

Prosecutors must decide from an investigation if an officer was justified in fatally shooting a Black man.

Band Director Faces Brutal Encounter With Police Following Football Game

A band director was tased and arrested after refusing to stop his band from playing after a football game.

Testimony Reveals Shocking Motive In Shooting Death of Black Kansas Boy

A testimony in a pre-trial hearing revealed the murder suspect used racial slurs ahead of the killing.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Urges Us Not to Forget Our Painful History

In Birmingham, AL., the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice spoke out at the 60th anniversary of the horrific 1963 Baptist Church bombing.

Black Texas Student Suspended for a Second Time Because He Refuses To Cut His Hair

This Black student was suspended despite the CROWN Act, a law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, going into effect earlier this month.

This Is What The HBCU Transformation Project Will Do With The $124 Million Donated It Received

The funding courtesy of Blue Meridian Partners, will expand the work of the project.

New Campaign Encourages Black Americans to Get Updated COVID Vaccines

The Department of Health and Human Services aims to increase the number of updated COVID vaccinations in our communities.

Can The Black Church Return After Covid?

Our special report on how churches took action to serve their flocks in the wake of a devastating pandemic.

History-Making New Jersey Lt. Governor, Sheila Oliver, Dies at 71

Oliver made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the New Jersey state assembly. She was also the first Black woman to be elected statewide.

Rest In Power: Mutulu Shakur, Tupac's Stepfather And Renowned Activist, Dies At 72

Shakur died of cancer just months after being released from prison.

Why Does White East Palestine, Ohio Get Apologies, But None for Black Cancer Alley?

Black communities smothered 24/7 by toxic industries keep getting strung along, with no apology in sight. This week is a perfect example.

Will Alvin Bragg Be The One To Take Donald Trump Down?

Trump was indicted on Thursday, following an investigation by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Jr.

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