Henrietta Lacks’ cells greatly benefited the world of medicine, but her humanity was ignored. Ohio Senate Bill 111, aiming to honor her with a statewide day, is long overdue. We must recognize not only her contribution to science, but the injustice done to her. Truth demands recognition.

The State Attorney’s Office announced it won't file criminal charges against an Orlando police officer over a pursuit that led to the death of 56-yo Gerald Neal in February. Gerald was an innocent bystander who died during a police pursuit that began over an unreadable license plate.

65 years ago today, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through a wall of hate to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary in New Orleans—becoming the first Black child to do so in the South. Surrounded by U.S. Marshals, she carried the weight of a nation on her small shoulders.

A Baltimore officer has been indicted after video showed him chasing a man with his police cruiser — facing charges from second-degree attempted murder to assault. This could’ve been another deadly headline. When those sworn to protect weaponize their badge, accountability must follow.

A federal judge ruled Diana Galeano’s ICE arrest was unlawful — after agents violently dragged her from a Chicago daycare in front of children. She was released from an ICE detention center in Clay county, Indiana, yesterday. We must demand dignity and due process for everyone.

This Veterans Day, we remember Christon Collins — a 27-year-old Army veteran who died in DeKalb County Jail. He battled PTSD from combat but was denied care and left unresponsive for hours in jail.

On this Veterans Day, we honor our veterans including Senior Airman Roger Fortson — a young Black serviceman who served his country with pride, only to be shot and killed in his own home by an Okaloosa County (FL) sheriff’s deputy.

A mistake cost Maria Florina Rios Perez her life. Now her children will grow up without their mother. The 32-yo mother of 4 was shot through a door after arriving to work at the wrong address for a cleaning job. We cannot accept a world where a wrong address equals a death sentence.

The Senate moved to end the shutdown — but without securing health care subsidies millions rely on. The 60-40 vote advanced a funding deal that delays action on extending ACA tax credits, which Democrats had pushed for nearly six weeks, before they expire Jan. 1.

Amy Cohen just became the first person with sickle cell anemia to run a marathon, completing the NYC Marathon. Despite the odds stacked against her, she ran 26.2 miles and made history. Let this be a message to all sickle cell warriors: You are POWERFUL.

We're less than 4 MONTHS away from the release of my debut novel, Worse Than A Lie! Set on the night of the 2008 presidential election in Chicago, this legal thriller unravels a deadly cover-up, a wrongful conviction, and a fight for justice. Pre-order: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767733...

21-year-old Jayden Williams has made history as the youngest mayor ever elected in Stockbridge, Georgia. A recent Clark Atlanta University graduate, Williams ran on a platform of justice, youth empowerment, and community engagement. Black excellence and leadership in action.

Hundreds of Chicagoans flooded the streets after ICE agents stormed a daycare and violently detained a teacher in front of children and parents. How can any child feel safe after watching their educator dragged away? We stand with this community demanding dignity and decency!

A Chicago day care teacher was violently detained by ICE, allegedly without a warrant, as children were inside. Dragged from her workplace at 7 a.m., this was a terrifying display of force. Our communities and children deserve better.

Today, Terence Caffey should be celebrating his 34th birthday. Instead, his life was cut short after a violent encounter with Little Rock police, his cries for help ignored, and medical care delayed. We honor Terence’s memory and send our love to his family today.

California voters just sent a powerful message by overwhelmingly passing Prop 50! This redistricting victory pushes back against GOP-led gerrymandering efforts. Let this be a model for other states — our voices will be heard!

Mary Sheffield has been elected the city’s first woman mayor. A proud daughter of Detroit, she’s breaking barriers and promising a city that works for everyone. We applaud her leadership and stand ready to support progress for all Detroiters!

Over 300,000 Black women have lost jobs or left the workforce in recent months. Shana Pinnock Glover has applied to 800 jobs while battling two forms of breast cancer. This is the toll of a system failing Black women. We must demand equity and opportunity!

Trump says SNAP benefits — which feed 42 million Americans — won’t resume until Democrats agree to end the shutdown, despite a court order and available funds. Holding food hostage for political gain is cruel. Hunger should never be a bargaining chip!

Ricky “Fuquan” McGee has been freed after 28 years in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. Prosecutors now admit major errors in his trial. A judge now considers whether to overturn his conviction. He deserves the due process and transparency he was denied decades ago.

New Mexico just became the first U.S. state to offer free child care for all families regardless of income. This is how we support families and give every child a fair start. Now, let’s make this a national model for justice and equity.

For nearly 200 years, the Black Press has told the truth when no one else would. Now, federal advertising has been cut off and corporate partners are retreating. Iconic outlets like the Chicago Defender & EBONY are fighting to survive. Our truth is at stake. Protect this legacy. Donate:

The only Confederate statue ever to stand in our nation’s capital, Gen. Albert Pike, has been reinstalled. In 2020, protesters tore down the statue following George Floyd’s murder. While we work to uphold justice and racial equity, our government preserves symbols of hate and division!

At least 34 people, including 10 children, have died as Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean. Entire communities in Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic are underwater, homeless, and grieving. This is a humanitarian crisis. We must not look away!

Thank you, AfroTech, for having me. It was an honor to stand among so many brilliant minds who are shaping the future of Black innovation and excellence. Every generation has a role in the fight for justice & equity, and the work being done in rooms like this proves that our future is in good hands.

According to The Washington Post, DHS used misleading footage in a video claiming agents were deporting “vicious criminals” from D.C. — when the clips came from Nantucket, L.A., and Florida. Misleading the public to stoke fear isn’t just propaganda — it’s dangerous.

As millions face hunger with SNAP set to run out Nov. 1, Senate Republicans just blocked a bill to keep food on families’ tables. In one of the richest nations on Earth, denying people the right to eat goes beyond cruelty. This is a moral failure — not a budget issue.

Sonya Massey’s father delivered a powerful message after the guilty verdict in Sean Grayson’s trial. We now hope the court will impose a meaningful sentence that reflects the severity of these crimes. We will continue to fight for Sonya’s family and for reforms that protect everyone.

BREAKING: Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson has been convicted for second-degree murder in the killing of Sonya Massey. The 36-year-old Black woman called 911 to her home for help and within moments of arriving, Grayson shot her.

It’s been 3 years since Shanquella Robinson was killed in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She was a daughter, a sister, a bright light who was violently taken from them. We remember Shanquella and stand with her family in demanding accountability.

As the federal government threatens food access for nearly 2 million in Illinois, Living Fresh Market, the largest Black-owned supermarket, stepped up with free groceries. Their generosity reminds us: when leaders fall short, communities step up!

Life-size bronze sculptures of the 5 Black students who integrated East Tennessee State University in the 1950s now stand tall on campus. Eugene Caruthers, Elizabeth W. Crawford, George L. Nichols, Mary Luellen Wagner, and Clarence McKinney shattered barriers with unimaginable courage.

We will never stop supporting the family of Ajike “AJ” Owens — a loving mother of 4, senselessly shot through a door while protecting her children from hate. Her life was stolen, but her legacy lives on. Support her family as they continue to heal:

We represent 23 Black student-athletes from Cardinal Ritter who were pepper-sprayed by police after a game in Ohio — something we’ve never seen happen to high school players! We're holding a news conference today at 12 p.m. CT with the families of these young men.

Black student enrollment at elite colleges is dropping, by nearly half at some schools, just two years after the end of race-conscious admissions. This trend threatens decades of hard-fought progress in education. We must find new ways to ensure equity and representation.

Donnell Whittenburg just became the first American to win a world title on still rings at age 31, after tearing his Achilles in 2024. A two-time Olympic alternate, now a world champion. This is what resilience looks like. Your dreams don’t expire — keep pushing. 💪🏿

Wells Fargo is paying $85M to settle claims it staged “fake interviews” with diverse candidates — interviews for jobs that were already filled. Diversity should never be used to mislead. Our communities deserve real opportunity, not empty gestures.

A federal judge has ruled ICE repeatedly violated the law — illegally detaining people without warrants in the Midwest. Now, ICE must retrain agents, report all warrantless arrests, and document the facts behind each one. Even federal agents must follow the law!

The rainbow crosswalk is gone and now Houston’s Third Ward fears the George Floyd mural and Black Lives Matter tribute could be next. These are not political statements, they are sacred symbols of truth and history. You can’t erase pain by removing or painting over the truth.

Dr. Ben Danielson stood up to racism at Seattle Children’s and won. Now he’s building real solutions through ASHAY, working to end youth incarceration and center health. Powerful work rooted in justice, dignity, and the brilliance of our youth.

Mahendra Patel is suing the City of Acworth for $25M after being falsely accused of trying to kidnap a child in Walmart. He was arrested at gunpoint, jailed 46 days, and he says he nearly had a heart attack. This is why truth and due process matter — lives are destroyed without them.

Today, jury selection begins in the murder trial of Sean Grayson — the officer who fatally shot 36-yo Sonya Massey in her own home after she called 911 for help. The courtroom must be a place where facts matter and lives are valued. We will be watching closely as this trial unfolds.

At a Chick-fil-A in Augusta, Georgia, a Black Clover PD officer was denied a free meal while his white colleagues received theirs — same uniforms and same line. The store manager called it a mistake and said it was "perceived" as a racial incident, but the officer believes it was a racial issue.

MO created a task force to confront the crisis of missing & murdered Black women & girls — a crisis long ignored. For too long, our community's pain has been met with silence. Justice can’t wait. Every Black woman & girl deserves to be found, protected, & believed. www.stlpr.org/government-p...

More than 2.5 million North Carolinians will have $6.5 billion in medical debt erased through a new state initiative that rewards hospitals for forgiving bills. This relief gives families a real 2nd chance to heal without fear. Health care should never mean lifelong debt. apnews.com/article/nort...

Students at Kensington Health Sciences Academy in Philly opened the DreamEscape Library, a space they built from a rolling cart into a full library through grants and community support. This is what empowerment looks like when students lead the way. www.inquirer.com/education/ke...

One year ago today, 7 lives were lost in the tragic Sapelo Island dock collapse during a Cultural Day celebration of the Gullah-Geechee community. The survivors and victims deserved safety. We stand with them today and every day. 📷: Rahul Bali/WABE

Trump officials are weighing a plan to sell $1.6 trillion in federal student loans to private investors, stripping the government of its power to cancel debt & putting millions at risk. Education should empower, not exploit. We must demand a stop to this betrayal! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $63 million to Morgan State University, the largest gift in the school’s history. As HBCUs face deep federal cuts, her investment will fuel excellence, access, & equity. This is how you build a stronger future for generations to come. wjla.com/news/local/m...

On Oct. 15, Attorney Janai Nelson stood before the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the rights of Black voters in Louisiana v. Callais. Nearly 60 years after the Voting Rights Act, we are still fighting to be heard. The ballot box should never be a battleground. thegrio.com/2025/10/16/m...