Source: NurPhoto / Getty Editor’s note: The WNBA officially labels this as Week 8 because its Power Rankings paused following the lighter Commissioner’s Cup week. Our weekly coverage continued, but we’ll follow the league’s official numbering moving forward. The WNBA has officially crossed the midpoint of its historic season, and the league is starting to […]
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Nolan’s parents say he always checked in, but didn’t this time, raising alarm bells. Source: Wells Family GoFundMe / Screenshot – Nolan Wells’ parents Christine and Elmore Wonsley (left and right). The parents of 18-year-old Nolan Wells are finally breaking their silence about his tragic death. During a July 10 interview on Good Morning America […]
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Source: Gilles Mingasson / Getty At first glance, the Morehouse Boxing Club sounds like exactly what the name says: a group of students learning how to throw hands. But the story is deeper than jabs, footwork and sparring sessions. The club has become one of the more distinctive student-led movements at Morehouse College, using boxing […]
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Source: Scott Olson / Getty – Nolan Xavier Wells’ family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump for a thorough investigation. The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is searching for answers after the 18-year-old Ocean Springs student-athlete was found dead on July 6, two days after he disappeared during a Fourth of July trip to […]
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Authorities were notified late, leading to concerns about the urgency of the response. Autopsy findings may reveal more, but it’s unclear if they will be made public. Source: Photo courtesy of WLOX / Nolan Xavier Wells (Right Middle). Family members confirmed Nolan Wells’ death on July 6. UPDATE – Wednesday, July 7, 2026, 12:53 p.m. EST […]
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Douglass confronted the contradiction between America’s ideals and the reality of slavery for millions of Black people. Source: Photo 12 / Getty – Frederick Douglass’ Fourth Of July speech. For many Americans, the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, backyard barbecues, and celebrating the nation’s independence. For many Black families, the holiday is also […]
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Source: Organic Media / Getty If stepping outside this week feels like opening the door to an oven, you are not imagining it. Millions of people across the Northeast and much of the eastern United States are experiencing dangerous temperatures as another major heat wave settles in just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. […]
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Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Ethiopian American, wins Democratic primary, poised to become first Gen Z woman in Congress. Source: Michael Ciaglo / Getty A new generation of political leadership may be headed to Capitol Hill, and Melat Kiros is at the center of that shift. Meet the Ethiopian American Democrat poised to become the first […]
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Source: EMMANUEL DUNAND / Getty – Barack Obama addresses a rally before a statue of Revolutionary War hero Caesar Rodney 03 February 2008 on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware. The Trump administration has reportedly spent more than half a million dollars to reinstall a statue of slave owner and Founding Father Caesar Rodney in Washington, […]
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Cookouts preserve generational bonds and pass down family histories and recipes. Music connects different generations and reinforces cultural identity. Cookouts provide a sanctuary for Black joy and affirmation in the face of societal challenges. Source: Visual Vic / Getty Every July 4, Americans come together to celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the signing and adoption of […]
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Golden State Valkyries, an expansion team, is already contending as a top-3 team. Several players set league records, including Mabrey’s 53-point game and Cardoso’s perfect shooting. The Commissioner’s Cup Final between Liberty and Aces is a highly anticipated championship rematch. Source: Tara Walton / Getty The WNBA just gave us one of those weeks where […]
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Source: Jeff Neira / Getty Barack Obama is feeling “good” about his health these days, but there are still a few areas he’d like to improve. During an exclusive interview with People published June 25, the former president, now 64, said he could use a little help in the endurance department. When asked if he […]
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Source: Anadolu / Getty On June 25, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani fulfilled another promise on his list of goals since stepping into office in January: tackling the city’s affordability crisis by issuing a city-wide rent freeze. Tuesday night, the New York Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for both one-year and two-year […]
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Obama prefers a ‘slow burn’ over shouting, delivering precise, memorable one-liners when criticized Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty – 9 of President Obama’s best clapbacks. Barack Obama may be out of the White House, but if recent years have proven anything, it’s that the former president hasn’t lost his timing. Whether he’s delivering a pointed […]
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Source: vadishzainer / Getty A white Ohio police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after a video captured him kneeling on the back of a 15-year-old girl during a chaotic arrest following the Elyria Juneteenth Celebration on June 20. The incident, which occurred in downtown Elyria, has sparked community outrage and prompted an […]
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Voting rights law enforcement restricted in 7 states, weakening protections for minority voters Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty The U.S. Supreme Court issued several major rulings this week that could have significant implications for Black Americans, spanning religious rights in prison, police encounters, and further limitations on the enforcement of the Voting Rights Act. Here’s […]
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Source: Todd Kirkland / Getty The WNBA is now more than one-third of the way through its historic 30th season, the Commissioner’s Cup Championship matchup is set, and the top of the standings is starting to get real separation from the rest of the pack. The WNBA has officially moved from early-season feel-out mode into […]
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Source: Collin County jail / Karmelo Anthony appeal: Teen gains new legal team as appeal process begins. A powerful team of appellate, civil rights, and criminal defense attorneys has joined the effort to represent Karmelo Anthony, who was recently sentenced to 35 years in prison following his murder conviction in the 2025 death of 17-year-old […]
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The incident sparked protests and renewed calls for police reform, highlighting value of Black lives. Source: Family of Kohen Kartier Wiley / other Donors are rallying together to support the family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who passed away on June 14 after an officer opened fire in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Mississippi, while […]
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Source: Bilal Morris / iOne Digital Houston didn’t just celebrate Juneteenth this year – it embodied a celebration that would have made our ancestors proud. Over the course of the weekend at The SLAB, BLD PWR turned the birthplace of Juneteenth into a living room for Black Joy, Black Pride and Black Power. From film […]
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Source: BLD PWR / BLD PWR Before Juneteenth was a federal holiday, before it was a marketing opportunity, it was a reckoning in the state of Texas. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston learned what the rest of the country had known for more than two years – they were free. More than […]
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Source: Photo courtesy of News 12 / Jamaal Holmes. A New Jersey man says he was unfairly targeted by police during a traffic stop that he believes was motivated by racial bias. Jamaal Holmes, a 34-year-old resident of Jackson Township, claims officers stopped him on June 2 after noticing he was wearing a red hoodie […]
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As Attorney General, Ford has taken on powerful interests to protect Nevada residents. Ford’s campaign focuses on key issues like housing affordability, public safety, and cost of living. Source: Ethan Miller / Getty History does not always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it arrives through a primary win in the Nevada heat on a Tuesday night […]
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Source: Sean Rayford / Getty Primary elections were held on Tuesday in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota. From Rep. James Clyburn securing a nomination for his 18th term to Rep. Nancy Mace falling well short of success in her gubernatorial bid, here are the big stories from last night’s election. Perhaps the biggest […]
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Source: Eakin Howard / Getty This Commissioner’s Cup is officially here, and it did not take long for the extra stakes to make the regular season feel a little heavier. Cup play runs from June 1 through June 17, with those games counting toward both the regular season standings. The top team from each conference […]
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Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty As Juneteenth approaches, a question has been popping up across social media, news sites, and family group chats: Can President Donald Trump cancel Juneteenth? The short answer is no. But because of several recent actions by Trump and his administration, many Americans are understandably wondering whether the holiday’s future is […]
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Source: South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford / South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton was “shocked” by the not guilty verdict handed down on June 2 as the shooting trial of Chikei Rick Chow came to a close. The former Shell gas station owner, 61, was acquitted of the 2023 […]
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Possibility of video evidence may be a game-changer, as defense argues Anthony acted in self-defense. Source: Collin County jail / Collin County jail Jury selection is underway in one of the most closely watched criminal trials in Texas, as 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony prepares to face a jury nearly 14 months after the fatal stabbing of […]
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Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty On May 29, Los Angeles Judge Bradley S. Phillips denied Bill Cosby’s request for a new trial, leaving him liable for nearly $60 million in damages awarded in the sexual assault case brought by Donna Motsinger. Here’s why Bill Cosby’s motion for a new trial was shut down. According to […]
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Source: Michael Reaves / Getty Three weeks into the season, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is officially about to turn the intensity up another level. The first few weeks were about figuring out who was real, who was still getting their legs under them, and which early surprises had some staying power. Now, with […]
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Source: Trifonov_Evgeniy / Getty June 1 marks the official start of Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. This year, officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are forecasting a below-normal hurricane season, largely due to the expected strengthening of the El Niño weather pattern throughout the coming months. Here’s what we […]
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