Pursuit of the truth, Christine Wonsley made clear on IG, is what she believes has made her family a target. “This is America, where a grieving mother and father have to deal with this...behavior because we asked what happened to our son and accepted all the help we could get to find answers.”

NCAT University leaders, students, alumni and community members gathered Thursday to celebrate the opening of the 405-bed Bluford Residence Hall, as the nation’s largest HBCU prepares for another year of record enrollment growth. | Tolly Carr hbcugameday.com/2026/07/18/n... #BlackskyNews

Officers responded to Saquon Barkley's home before dawn Saturday for a burglary in progress with family present. One invader entered the residence but NBC 10 Philadelphia reported Barkley and his family were unharmed and nothing was believed stolen. patch.com/pennsylvania... #BlackskyNews

When news broke that Houston rapper Judy World had been fatally stabbed, it was stark reminder that young Black women continue to bear the weight of deadly violence in ways that rarely gain the national attention they deserve. | Phenix S. Halley www.theroot.com/judy-world-s... #BlackskyNews

“Our clients have told us they want to know what’s actually going on in their body,” says William Ban, co-founder and COO of Himedi, a preventive health platform that connects American clients with comprehensive diagnostic screening in South Korea. www.theguardian.com/culture/2026... #BlackskyNews

Kendra Scott told police she found the man under her child’s bed, saying “I did what I had to do.” Police later learned the child had invited the man into the house. The girl told officers Scott warned her that if she ever brought a boy into www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/07/17/m... #BlackskyNews

On July 18 the FDA announced that a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico and collected during targeted import surveillance, tested positive for Cyclospora. Taylor Farms has confirmed that this positive product is not part of their current recall. By: Coral Beach

Ruka Hair was founded in 2020 by Tendai Moyo, who struggled to find high-quality hair extensions. She wanted to change that in a way that was meaningful and that ensured Black women felt seen and valued. By: Samantha Dorisca afrotech.com/ruka-hair-ma... #BlackskyNews

According to police, testing of a new auditing feature revealed that the officers had conducted searches outside their scope of work — including looking for their own plates or those of friends and family. www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/07/17/3... #BlackskyNews

Piedmont Park will host a free watch party for the Spain vs. Argentina final on Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Atlanta-based rapper Ludacris will perform. The final, which will be shown on a big screen, starts at 3 p.m. www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/07/17/w... #BlackskyNews

The 5, 060 cases of dough – sold to Walmart, which bakes the rolls to sell in its bakeries – was recalled from 19 states where it was distributed. Any baked rolls were removed from bakery shelves, according to General Mills. | Mike Snider www.usatoday.com/story/money/... #BlackskyNews

Contradicting Hunter Foster’s written report that a driver weaponized his vehicle against responding officers in a Waffle House parking lot, surveillance footage showed Southaven PD yanking men from a car and beating them while they were on the ground. veritenews.org/2026/07/18/s... #BlackskyNews

…In an environment where the values that drive diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are under attack, it’s time to remind people who they are and “really shout it from the rooftop.” #BlackskyNews

Attorney Eric Hertz said part of the reason for the meeting with DA McIlrath was that his team had not received Nolan’s death incident report. “Under MS law, a victim is entitled … w/in 72 hrs to get an incident report and have certain information shared,” Hertz said. “It’s been more than 72 hrs.”

Security pros cited by the WSJ said some AI companies have enhanced protection at offices, executive residences, and public events as threats increase. AI backlash has intensified alongside the rapid expansion of generative AI across industries. www.itechpost.com/articles/236... #BlackskyNews

After crashing through the fortified gate outside Bey and Jay’s East Hampton estate Wednesday, 63 y/o Keith Jonathan Webster from the Bronx was wrestled to the ground by security and held for EHPD. It is not known if the couple was home at the time. www.27east.com/east-hampton... #BlackskyNews

A complete recall list of Taylor Farms Cyclospora affected products, lot codes, use-by dates and instructions for returning or disposing of them is available here: www.fda.gov/safety/recal... #BlackskyNews

Down Detector, a site that tracks status updates and outages, showed that United passengers began reporting the issues before 7:40 a.m. on Saturday. By 8:23 a.m., Down Detector had recorded more than 430 reports. By: Lauren Edmonds www.businessinsider.com/united-airli... #BlackskyNews

"'Power: Origins' will continue to explore the 'Power' universe, via the action-packed origin story of fan-favorites Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan as ambitious entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City. www.tvline.com/2216598/powe... #BlackskyNews

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, creator of “The 1619 Project” and Iowa native Nikole Hannah-Jones shares what she’s doing to ensure students and families in her home state have access to books that tell Black stories. | Angela Johnson www.theroot.com/exclusive-ni... #BlackskyNews

“Booth took his personally owned pistol and fired a single shot in their direction, striking one of the women on her lower body,” the APD said. “Booth then got into his vehicle and drove out of the area before he was detained.” By: Chase Woodruff coloradonewsline.com/briefs/color... #BlackskyNews

In a motion filed earlier this month, Karmelo Anthony’s new legal team argued that his Sixth Amendment rights were violated during the trial, a notion that the Collin County District Attorney’s Office denies. By: Brandon Caldwell thegrio.com/2026/07/17/k... #BlackskyNews

The company said Thursday that the breach included parts of Fairlife’s production systems, but product quality and safety were not affected. However, “the full scope, nature and impacts of the incident are not yet known.” By: Amy Yee chicago.suntimes.com/technology/2... #BlackskyNews

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Pederson, and a group of 24 mayors from metro area cities urged leaders to do what they can to keep the Trail Blazers from leaving Portland in their arena negotiations. By: Alex Zielinski www.opb.org/article/2026... #BlackskyNews

Ashley Brouillette has identified her ex-husband, David Brouillette, as the officer who fatally shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. She said she learned he was the officer responsible when he called her on Wednesday. n.pr/44xGCBl

“Welcome to my house! In my house I do whatever the fuck I want to.” At times, Jill Scott seems overcome by the rapturous audience response. “This is love… My beautiful people!” she belts. “Thrivin’, shinin’, people!” By: Owen Meyers www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j... #BlackskyNews

A federal judge rejected a request from the AZDOCRR that it be allowed to hire doctors who don’t meet agreed upon standards, sharply criticizing the state prison agency for failing to increase salaries, as it has been repeatedly advised to do. By: Jim Small azmirror.com/briefs/feder...

“Our lived experiences tell us that we must question everything, everybody’s role, law enforcement’s role. That is the lived experience as Black people in America,” Ben Crump said during a press conference. #BlackskyNews

Wired announced its intention to stand by its reporting and “vigorously defend it against this baseless lawsuit... It’s one part of our wider mission and the critical job of journalists, now more than ever: holding power to account.” | Faefyx Collington www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/madi...

“Jay is like my big brother. He’s the one who’s given me so much game and has taught me so much...from the business side...to the way he greeted people. It was just an aura about him and a professionalism...that we all learned.” By: Trace William Cowen www.complex.com/sports/a/tra... #BlackskyNews

Created by married couple Carl and Love Jones, Black-owned independent animation studio Martian Blueberry is finding ways to push the culture forward, whether through technology or opportunity. By: Samantha Dorisca afrotech.com/martian-blue... #BlackskyNews

VIDEO: Members of the MS House of Representatives closed out the second day of their special session with a motion of adjournment in memory of Nolan Wells, calling him a beacon of light and tremendous mentor and role model for the youth of Mississippi. www.wlox.com/video/2026/0... #BlackskyNews

Taylor Farms supplies restaurants like Chipotle, McDonalds, Taco Bell, and big grocery stores, including Walmart and Trader Joe’s. As of Friday early morning, Taylor Farm's product recall page listed "no active product recalls" for any Taylor Farms products. www.businessinsider.com/cyclospora-o...

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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