Memphis, Tennessee (Adobe Stock Images) The indictments follow a state investigation that found the daycare failed to follow several required transportation safety procedures. Three employees of a Memphis-area daycare have been indicted in connection with the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, who was found unresponsive inside a daycare van after being left in the vehicle…
A Black man viciously beaten by a white Chicago cop with a police radio and a long history of abuse allegations is close to receiving a $225,000 settlement. And the cop, Michael Donnelly, appears to be serving an 89-day unpaid suspension as a result of the incident, although the department has declined to confirm that….
Source: Hyoung Chang / Getty A Colorado lab technician got hit with a 10-year prison sentence for manipulating DNA results. Her actions, however, have thrown a wrench into hundreds of criminal cases—some of them serious—which might warrant some defendants receiving new trials or being released, and justice for dozens of sexual assault survivors. Yvonne “Missy”…
A new fundraiser for the lone Black juror whose holdout vote forced a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has raised more than $117,000. The GiveSendGo campaign is to assist the unidentified juror with potential legal fees, security, and lost income after he refused to join 11 fellow panelists in acquitting Clancy by reason…
(Photo: Getty Images/Adobe Stock) Black AI experts say the debate shouldn’t focus solely on doomsday scenarios but also on technology’s growing impact on jobs, education, data, and civil rights. The tech world is sounding the alarm against the advancements of artificial intelligence, warning that the increasingly popular generative AI could result in the killing of…
It seems Gladys Knight isn’t ready to park the “Midnight Train to Georgia” just yet. The 82-year-old Motown legend says she still has shows left in her, even as concerns grow that she may soon need an extended rest. Those fears don’t come only from worried fans. Family members, including her son, are now publicly…
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a press conference Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato) The Chicago mayor formally launched his campaign Sunday, saying his administration has made progress but still has work to do. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially launched his campaign for a second term, entering an increasingly crowded…
One young Black dentist faced a problem when a colleague felt comfortable expressing his bigotry. But it would have been an even bigger problem to let such overt racism slide. Jaylon Antón Johnson, who goes by Dr. J online, called out his colleague in a reaction video that exploded on social media. The clip serves…
President Donald Trump has increasingly leaned on his family during recent overseas appearances. The royal-family-style presentation has already prompted skeptics to question the optics. But one familiar face added another layer of intrigue, leaving many wondering who the woman standing with Trump’s relatives was and why she was there. President Donald Trump’s royal introduction to…
President Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland came with the expected diplomatic pageantry. Ceremonial honors, official meetings, and formal photographs followed, but so did the humiliation. The carefully staged appearance initially followed the familiar script of a presidential visit. Every handshake and carefully choreographed gesture seemed designed to preserve the occasion’s dignity. Donald Trump’s tiny desk…
