Jackson (MS) County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page From unresolved cases to criminal prosecutions, here’s why so many names are resurfacing online. As new details continue to emerge in the case of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after he was reported missing on July 4 in Mississippi, another conversation has begun to…
Getty Images The Primetime Emmy Awards air on Sept. 14 and feature a who’s who of rising Black stars, fan favorites and more vying for top honors. The 2026 Primetime and Creative Arts Emmy Award nominations are out, and they are filled top to bottom with Black talent. Whether they be rising stars, established names…
President Donald Trump consistently ignores the room when his actions and behavior disturb the people around him. Whether he says something wild or makes an odd gesture, the expression is always written on everyone’s faces, including his Cabinet members. But at 80, Trump still can’t read the room. Trump keeps using kids as photo-op props,…
Source: Wells Family GoFundMe / Screenshot A Mississippi judge and mother of one of the friends who accompanied 18-year-old Ocean Springs student-athlete Nolan Xavier Wells on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island is looking to clear the air and “dispel some rumors’ that she said have been making the rounds on social media…
A driving lesson in Rhode Island took a dark turn after the car plunged into a river on June 28, killing three generations of a family. Pawtucket police told WJAR the car went into the Seekonk River around 7:30 p.m. June 28. It wasn’t recovered until 2:45 p.m. the following day. Josue Gomez confirmed his…
The fight over the Black vote doesn’t always happen at state capitols or courtrooms. Sometimes, they happen face-to-face—just like one shocking encounter caught on video. A white woman — a lone bad actor — tried to interfere with a Black woman’s voter registration efforts in Charlotte, North Carolina. The July 5 footage posted by prettygritty…
Source: Pool / Getty An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant in Houston on Tuesday, and federal authorities are claiming the victim was killed after he weaponized his vehicle against the agent, which, of course, is an all too familiar tune. According to the Washington Post, ICE officials claim the…
President Donald Trump gave Kristi Noem the boot from his Cabinet months ago. But now she’s finding out just how thoroughly Washington wants to wipe her face from history. Her replacement, Markwayne Mullin, was sworn in on March 25, just weeks after her firing. The former Oklahoma senator has methodically dismantled his predecessor’s legacy at…
(Photo credit: Adobe Stock) From swimwear to beach gear to hosting gifts, beauty, kids’ entertainment, and more, we’ve gathered top Black-owned brands. Summer has officially clocked in—baking many of us in unbearable heatwaves around the country—and so has the annual urge to refresh nearly everything. We get it. You’re packing for the trip, you’re looking…
Nolan Wells with his parents (GoFundMe) Ashlee Cole says her son was with Wells the day he disappeared and shared a timeline she says is intended to “dispel some rumors with facts.” Rumors have swirled online about the circumstances that led to the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells. Now, a judge with a family…
