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Black People Experienced Botched Lethal Injections At Higher Rates, New Study Finds

NewsOne Featured Video Source: F. Carter Smith / Getty Reprieve, a non-profit organization advocating against the death penalty, shed light on a troubling aspect of the controversial form of capital punishment in a new report.  According to the organization’s latest study, Black individuals have experienced botched lethal injection executions at an alarming rate compared to […]

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10 Black Dating Apps For Romantics Trying To Find Love

NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Dating in today’s world can be challenging, but for Black singles seeking meaningful connections, online dating sites can provide a platform to meet like-minded individuals. With a focus on shared cultural experiences and values, Black dating sites offer a space where Black couples can forge relationships […]

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What Does Tyler Perry Own? A List Of The Billionaire’s Business Dealings

NewsOne Featured Video Source: Ivan Apfel / Getty Tyler Perry has the ultimate rags-to-riches story. Renowned for his multifaceted talents as a filmmaker, actor, playwright, and entrepreneur, Perry, 54, has built an empire that spans various industries, from film and television production to real estate and philanthropy.  His story is rather remarkable considering his humble […]

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What Happened To Allisha Watts? Accused Killer Awaits Murder Trial In Girlfriend’s Death

NewsOne Featured Video Source: screenshot / facebook UPDATED: 2:00 p.m. ET, April 16 The North Carolina man who allegedly killed Allisha Watts is set to make his second court appearance since he was charged with murder in connection with her death. According to WCNC, James Dunmore is set to appear in court on Tuesday. Dunmore’s […]

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Black Maternal Health: Top-Performing Hospitals Supporting Pregnant Women Of Color

NewsOne Featured Video Source: Lisa5201 / Getty In honor of Black Maternal Health Week 2024, U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has identified the top-performing Maternity Care Hospitals dedicated to supporting Black maternal health. The media site examined high-performing Maternity Care Hospitals nationwide and discovered 26 hospitals […]

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Exonerated! Wrongly Convicted Black Folks Whose Names Have Been Cleared

UPDATED: 12:30 p.m. ET, April 9, 2024 It’s a tragic story told time and time again: Black people convicted of crimes they never actually committed. After spending more than a decade in prison for Murder, Anthony Robinson was exonerated Monday after medical records proved he was physically incapable of being the shooter. According to CBS […]

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Ex-Donda Academy Employee Sues Ye, But Is The School Ever Coming Back?

NewsOne Featured Video Source: Arnold Jerocki / Getty UPDATED: 9:30 a.m. ET,  April 4, 2024 A former Donda Academy Employee is suing Ye over his antisemitic rhetoric. According to TMZ, ex-employee Trevor Phillips claims he was hired in 2022 to work for the music and fashion mogul, helping source raw materials for the YZY apparel […]

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Dawn Staley Is A True Trailblazer In Basketball And Coaching

NewsOne Featured Video Source: Sarah Stier / Getty Dawn Staley’s journey from the courts of her childhood to the pinnacle of basketball is one defined by perseverance, talent, and an unyielding dedication to the game. She’s been a trailblazer both on and off the court, blazing an incredible path as a WNBA basketball star and […]

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Her Dream Deferred: African American Policy Forum To Shed Light On Issues Impacting Black Women

NewsOne Featured Video Source: African American Policy Forum / Instagram Since 2015, the African American Policy Forum (AAPF) has been organizing Her Dream Deferred to elevate the stories and perspectives of Black women and girls across the U.S. The annual event features a variety of activities including panels, artistic performances, workshops and lectures. iOne’s Vice […]

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