T.D. Jakes, Scary White Historical Figures, Black Celebs Who Died and More News

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Here’s Why Black Internet is Dragging T. D. Jakes, Despite His Denials of Salacious Rumors

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Coming up in the Black and largely Protestant City of Detroit, it felt like a revolutionary act to abandon the church and organized religion as I did as a teenager in the mid-1990s. But I had little recourse: As soon as I developed some adult-adjacent sense, I looked around and realized that the milk was sour throughout the institution. - Dustin J. Seibert Read More

Grab Your Kleenex: This Happened After A Single Black Dad’s Video On Kids’ First Christmas Without Mom Went Viral

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A Black single dad is counting his blessings following an outpouring of love and support after his TikTok video went viral. Donald Wilson of Detroit became a single father to children Donald Jr., 5, Poetry, 4 and Honesty, 1 in August after their mother and his ex, Lakenya Wilbourn, died of a stroke. - Candace McDuffie Read More

Real Men and Women In History Who Still Terrify Black People

APPOMATTOX, VA - APRIL 9: A painting depicting General Robert E. Lee surrendering his Army of Northern Virginia to Union Army General Ulysses S. Grant in the parlour of the house owned by Wilmer McLean on April 9, 1865 in Appomattox, Virginia. Photo: Getty Images Ed Vebell

The Black experience in the United States has been impacted by some real monsters. Here are the most terrifying men and women from throughout Black history. - Jessica Washington Read More

3,300 Black Gravesites in VA Found, Waiting for Families to Visit

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Throughout the United States, historic Black cemeteries have fallen into disarray, even as sites dedicated to Confederate soldiers have garnered state protection and maintenance. - Jessica Washington Read More

What?!? Black Mother Called 911 for Help, They Shoot Her Instead

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A Black mother called the police earlier this month for help after her ex-boyfriend was allegedly getting violent with her. However, when the police arrived to the scene, they shot her dead instead. Now the woman’s family wants answers from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. - Kalyn Womack Read More

How a Black Family’s Christmas Eve Argument Ended in Tragedy

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Just as much as the holidays can bring out the best in people, this time of year can also bring out intense, violent behavior. The latest case is that of two Florida brothers whose argument over gifts led to bullets flying and their own sister being killed. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Black Celebs We Lost in 2023

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Updated 12/28/2023 at 8:53 a.m. ET:

Although we are nearing the end of 2023, the list of Black celebs we’ve lost this year continues to grow. From talented athletes to beloved entertainers, here are the Black celebrities we’ve lost in 2023. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Family of Alegend Jones React to Video Footage Showing Moments Before Death at Group Home

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Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump stood beside the family of Alegend Jones moments after they watched video footage leading up to the teen’s death. Jones was sent to the hospital and put on life support moments after an alleged altercation with staff at a group home. - Kalyn Womack Read More

The Black Man Behind the Grand Central Stabbing

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A Black Bronx man was arrested in the stabbing of two teenagers visiting the city for Christmas. Police say his charges were upgraded to a hate crime after he spat a series of remarks that suggested he had a thing against white folks. - Kalyn Womack Read More

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