Tag: Black News

Why Is Haiti Using Explosive Drones Against Gangs — And Why Are Critics Alarmed?

Drone strikes killed over 1,200 people, including 43 civilians and 17 children, according to a Human Rights Watch report. Source: CLARENS SIFFROY / Getty – People attending a collective funeral for eight people killed in a drone strike last month run after allegedly seeing a bird and fearing a drone attack, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oct. […]

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Cory Booker Unveils ‘Keep Your Pay Act’ To Make First $75K Of Income Tax-Free

Source: Tom Williams / Getty – Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., talks with reporters outside the U.S. Capitol on March 5, 2026. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has announced a new tax proposal called the Keep Your Pay Act, which he introduced in the Senate on March 9. If passed, the bill would be a game […]

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Who Is Rev. Frederick Haynes III, The Pastor In The Running To Represent Texas’ 30th Congressional District?

Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty – Dr. Rev. Frederick Haynes III speaks onstage during the National CARES Mentoring Movement 4th Annual For The Love Of Our Children Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Feb. 11, 2019. Dr. Rev. Frederick Haynes III, the longtime pastor of Rep. Jasmine Crockett, has won the Democratic primary to represent […]

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Jasmine Crockett’s Most Powerful Moments In Congress

Crockett gracefully conceded, calling for Democratic unity to win Texas and the nation. Source: Ron Jenkins / Getty – Jasmine Crockett speaks with supporters during her Senate Primary election night party on March 3, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Jasmine Crockett officially conceded the Texas Democratic Senate primary on March 4, marking the conclusion of a […]

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Barack Obama And Bill Clinton To Attend Jesse Jackson Homegoing Service In Chicago

Source: Kris Connor / Getty – Rev. Jesse Jackson’s homegoing service will be held March 6 and 7. Chicago will become the center of reflection and remembrance on March 6 and 7 as political leaders, civil rights advocates, entertainers, and community members gather to celebrate the extraordinary life of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, according to […]

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Notable Black People Who Died By Suicide

Candles burn during a candlelit vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Week at College Green, Dublin. | Source: Liam McBurney – PA Images / Getty UPDATED: Thursday, 3:12 p.m. EST, Feb. 26, 2026. Originally published: Sept. 10, 2021 If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, […]

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