The referrals are often a result of unreliable hospital drug tests performed at childbirth that are easily misread and produce false positive results as much as half of the time, which can prompt incorrect reporting to child welfare and LEAs. www.themarshallproject.org/2026/07/16/n... #BlackskyNews

Per AP, the ICE agent who shot Johan Guerrero in Maine this week has a history of terrifying and violent behavior. Family accuse him of attacking women in his life. One shared a vm from last winter of him saying he thought someone should slit her throat. apnews.com/article/ice-... #BlackskyNews

“We have never encountered a landlord that operates with such brazen contempt and hostility toward the rule of law as Greystar,” Aaron Carr, executive director of the Housing Rights Initiative, said in a statement. By: Tracie McMillan www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #BlackskyNews

“He was asking me to lie for him and to cover for his character,” the former police officer’s ex-wife said. “In his head it’s justified. He’s unusually calm about it.” trib.al/Cf7b2KX

A newly renovated Ida B. Wells Plaza in Downtown Memphis was revealed on her birthday, July 16. "We want to preserve her legacy and ensure that one of our city's most courageous voices continues to inspire those who live here,” Mayor Young said. www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/l... #BlackskyNews

An intruder slipped past security and into the TODAY show, where he shouted for Al Roker, used the N-word multiple times then swung at Craig Melvin, 47, when confronted. The intruder was ultimately apprehended by an NYPD officer on a paid detail. www.nydailynews.com/2026/07/16/t... #BlackskyNews

NYC’s official World Cup guide lists no less than 100 free places to take in soccer’s biggest tournament. One place that isn’t listed? The city’s notorious Rikers Island jail complex where 100 ‘model behavior’ inmates were rewarded with a viewing. www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/ri... #BlackskyNews

Veteran actor Hal Williams died July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 91. The ‘227’ and ‘Sanford and Son’ actor’s legacy offers a lesson in the value of reliability, professionalism, and becoming someone others trust. By: Marc Berman www.inc.com/marc-berman/... #BlackskyNews

For the first time since Nolan Wells’ death, his parents met with Jackson County DA McIlrath who said she will turn the case over to a grand jury once the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office finishes its investigation. By: Morgan Bridgeman atlantablackstar.com/2026/07/15/m... #BlackskyNews

KevOnStage leaned into humor in response, “We were never meant to have access to this many people’s thoughts at once.” In a candid post, Kev wrote: “One day I’m gon talk about the toll it takes on your mental health to be a trending topic on the internet.” thegrio.com/2026/07/15/k... #BlackskyNews

Proton is on record saying it will leave Switzerland, and Bart says it would consider ditching operations in EU countries like Germany and Norway if various surveillance laws working their way through European courts continue to threaten Proton’s privacy mission. www.theverge.com/podcast/9660...

The weekend of July 11, the recently reopened Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center in Cambridge Maryland, was robbed of its donation money and vandalised, its back door destroyed. The center is, again, closed until further notice. By: Haniyah P thegrio.com/2026/07/15/t... #BlackskyNews

Dallas PD recently arrested Lucas Roper, 19, and a 17-year-old juvenile on charges of tampering with physical evidence. Investigators allege that on April 13, the pair discarded Erving’s clothing and cellphone after he disappeared beneath the water, thegrio.com/2026/07/14/d... #BlackskyNews

According to a survey of 1,700 adults, 69 percent of US employees support forcing AI companies to transfer 50 percent of their stock into a public wealth fund, an idea that has been championed by senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT). By: Frank Landymore futurism.com/artificial-i... #BlackskyNews

The Administration replaced Philadelphia President’s House slavery exhibit ‘under the cover of darkness,’ with new panels that critics say soften George Washington’s role as an enslaver and shift attention away from the nine people he held in bondage there. whyy.org/articles/pre... #BlackskyNews

The Boseman brothers are taking a different approach by creating a company, Boseman Family LLC, that develops projects centered on storytelling while creating opportunities for artists, independent creators and emerging voices in the entertainment industry. afrotech.com/chadwick-bos... #BlackskyNews

The Trump administration replaced panels about the brutality of slavery at the Philadelphia President’s House memorial while the public slept overnight

The harassment comes despite a new collective bargaining deal meant to bolster player security, fan conduct rules and anti-hate initiatives. Cathy Engelbert has stated the WNBA “condemns all forms of hate” and remains committed to protecting its players. thegrio.com/2026/07/15/c... #BlackskyNews

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is turning an under used East Village parking lot parking lot, located at 324 E. 5th Street, will be converted into 131 affordable homes and will include a senior center, community space, and replacement parking facilities. #BlackskyNews abc7ny.com/post/nyc-may...

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar praised Clark’s talent but argued that the label disrespects A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and other WNBA stars who built the league before her rise. By: Bernadette Giacomazzo #BlackskyNews www.complex.com/sports/a/ber...

The FBI is assisting the JCSD in the investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells. D.A. McIlrath said: “This case is being treated as a priority and upon the conclusion of the investigation, the findings will go before a grand jury..." #BlackskyNews www.sunherald.com/news/local/c...

It started as a tweet and became a full blown movement. Now, the event-filled celebration is here. “I am honored to be able to host these incredible athletes here in Las Vegas for my Flavor Flav SHE Weekend,” @flavorflav.bsky.social said in a statement. #BlackskyNews people.com/see-everythi...

“We return to the ground where a quarter million Americans once stood for jobs and freedom, and we carry their unfinished work into a new generation.” March on Washington 2026: Defend the ​Vote will take place on August 28th, the 63rd anniversary #BlackskyNews www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

38-year-old Zenobia Weatherspoon’s partly decomposed body was found discarded in a trash can in a Chicago alley Saturday. Her official cause of death was still pending as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Cook County medical examiner. #BlackskyNews www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/14/p...

Season 4 of “Industry" was its best yet, tackling hot-button issues like sex trafficking and right-wing fascism and featuring stellar performances up and down the cast. So why do the Emmys continue to ignore "Industry"? By: Dave Nemetz #BlackskyNews www.tvline.com/2210598/indu...

An ISD report shows, social networks drove more than 5.7M visits to nudify sites between December 2025 and March 2026. The top driver of this traffic was YT, which was responsible for 1.82M site visits, more than 30% of the referrals. By: EJ Dickson #BlackskyNews www.wired.com/story/youtub...

Wiley family supporters are left wondering why, a month later, the police report released by Senatobia PD omits major details along with officers’ narratives, which are typically included in an official incident report?

Music City Observer reports the court appointed receiver overseeing Uncle Nearest, has terminated both founder, Fawn Weaver and Keith Weaver’s employment and involvement effective June 1, cutting them off from the business they built nearly a decade ago. #BlackskyNews thegrio.com/2026/07/14/f...

In the final scheduled session day, the Democrat-led Legislature passed a first-in-the-nation one-year moratorium on new data center construction as part of an omnibus package intended to regulate the fast-evolving sector. By: Jack Arpey #BlackskyNews spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...

According to court documents, Kaitlyn E. Tracey approached them as she recorded with her phone, yelled at the two people in the group wearing “patriotic colored” sweatpants before she slapped the victim across her face and body. By: Jeff Goldman #BlackskyNews www.nj.com/ocean/2026/0...

ICE leadership instructed officers not to stop moving vehicles to arrest or question the occupants inside, the people said. That would eliminate one of the most common tools immigration officers rely on to carry out arrests. By: Michelle Hackman #BlackskyNews www.wsj.com/us-news/ice-...

While sitting with Geoff Bennett on "Settle In" to discuss her father's legacy and her new book, "Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me,” historian and Smith College professor Elizabeth Pryor touched on an issue in public debate right now. Pryor referenced how her white mom

This week, what started as a tweet and became a movement will turn the Las Vegas sign pink on July 15 and later, take over The Strip - for @flavorflav.bsky.social's action-packed, inaugural "SHE Weekend," July 16 - 19. #BlackskyNews www.fox5vegas.com/2026/07/13/l...

“The gun industry is artificially inflating prices and blocking safety efforts. That screws gun owners, and fills the war chest on which these companies depend to oppose public safety efforts,” said Hudson Munoz of Guns Down America. By Champe Barton #BlackskyNews www.thetrace.org/2026/07/gun-...

July 7 Viral video shows a state trooper forcibly removing 38-year-old Sierra Hopkins from her car and tasing her while her four kids cowered inside. The community, Delaware NAACP and the Governor are calling for a review. By: Bolarinwa Oladeji #BlackskyNews thegrio.com/2026/07/13/s...

The last show of Jay-Z’s three-night run became a real show-stopper when a mob of un-ticketed fans bum rushed the gates, prompting a lockdown. The 8pm start was delayed until around 12:20am so security and police could resolve the issue and then allow ticket holders to enter safely. #BlackskyNews

Many childcare center directors plan to ignore the new rule and continue to offer academic programs to prepare childlren for kindergarten. “We’re talking about building a future…but they’re trying to dummy down the foundation of the American educational system which is preschool. #BlackskyNews

Through the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health’s “Beyond the Stigma” program, local barbers and stylists are being trained as an unexpected frontline defense. By: Shellie M. Scott #BlackskyNews www.theroot.com/why-black-ba...

The advocacy groups Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition and Presente! identified the man who was killed as a 26-year-old native of Colombia. They said he was authorized to work in the U.S. and had a Social Security number. www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

After ICE murdered another man in cold blood, a group of protestors in Biddleford, Maine stormed the offices of Republican Senator Susan Collins in the town.

If you pitch the show in a vacuum to execs, you might not get very far. It’s promising on the surface, but may not shake the room. So Donald Glover felt like he had to “Trojan horse” the FX executives to get his foot in the door. By: Caleb Catlin #BlackskyNews www.vice.com/en/article/w...

“My kid thinks I’m crazy...talking to an A.I.,” Roschelle said, seeing the look on Cece’s face. “Hey, they’ll come around, Roschelle,” Sapphire said. “Sometimes the most meaningful connections happen in ways people don’t expect.” By Jessica Contrera #BlackskyNews www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Brandy's response to fan speculation on her health and noticeable weight loss inspired some to send love in the comments. But not everyone was sympathetic. “Girl just tell us what’s going on, we didn’t need this essay,” one responded. #BlackskyNews atlantablackstar.com/2026/07/13/s...

Joseph Makhani, 63, found guilty of stealing two Harlem brownstones worth a combined $4.7M in a yearslong deed theft scheme that displaced an elderly homeowner and targeted longtime tenants. Sentencing is scheduled for July 28. By: Mao Li #BlackskyNews www.longislandpress.com/2026/07/02/k...

“They just seem overly interested in queer and trans people in their venue.” Greer’s comments reference an earlier report that MSG security allegedly tracked a trans Knicks fan’s every movement, to the second, throughout the venue. By: Matthew Rodriguez #BlackskyNews www.them.us/news/madison...

A 65-year-old man has been hospitalized after being thrown 8 feet into the air by a charging bison [that had been resting until the man pointed a camera at it] at Yellowstone National Park. By: Angela Yang #BlackskyNews www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

The two-page report contains almost no details of what happened. It does not describe how many officers were present, name the officers who responded or explain why the call escalated into gunfire killing Kohen Wiley. By: Joseph Cranney #BlackskyNews mississippitoday.org/2026/07/10/s...

On Saturday, a group led by the billionaire venture capitalist and his family agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for a reported $9.6 billion, which would be the highest price ever paid for an NFL team. By: todd Bishop #BlackskyNews #NFL www.geekwire.com/2026/what-to...

Robert Smith, 44, is facing multiple counts of attempted murder for allegedly shooting eight people, including four children, at a Fourth of July family barbecue. One victim, a 21-year-old woman, was left in critical condition. By: Zoe Cosgrove #BlackskyNews brooklyn.news12.com/arrest-made-...

The comments mark Jay-Z’s first public response since fans and activists criticized his decision to release a limited 30th anniversary edition of “Reasonable Doubt” exclusively through Target. By: Bobby Pen #BlackskyNews thegrio.com/2026/07/12/j...