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Cleveland’s Costly Consequence: $4.8 Million Payout to Family of Bystander Teen Killed in High-Speed Police Chase

By Melissa Sanchez / April 24, 2024

In a sad resolution to a tragic case, the city of Cleveland has agreed to pay $4.8 million to the...

Finding Closure: A Father’s Journey After Decades of Uncertainty

By Melissa Sanchez / April 24, 2024

For nearly two decades, a West Virginia father grappled with the agonizing uncertainty surrounding the disappearance of his young daughter...

Tragedy Strikes Michigan: Intoxicated Driver Claims Lives of Two Young Siblings at Birthday Party

By Melissa Sanchez / April 24, 2024

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a child's birthday celebration in Michigan turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy when...

Tesla Recalls New Cybertruck Due To Scary Accelerator Problem

By Sourcestaff / April 20, 2024

Tesla is about to have way fewer Cybertrucks on the road because they just ordered a massive recall of nearly...

More Than 50 Potential Jurors Dismissed on First Day of Historic Trump New York Criminal Trial

By Sourcestaff / April 16, 2024

The historic first criminal trial ever against a former President of the United States started with emphatic energy as dozens...

Duke University’s Decision to End Full Ride Scholarships for Black Students

By Melissa Sanchez / April 15, 2024

In a controversial move that has sparked widespread debate and criticism, Duke University recently announced its decision to end full-ride...

Georgia Man Sentenced For Adding Antifreeze To Baby’s Milk to Avoid Child Support

By Courtneyb / April 15, 2024

A Georgia man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempting to poison his newborn baby with antifreeze...

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Professor Cornel West Announces His Resignation From Harvard

Kim SoMajor

July 15, 2021

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Dr. Cornel West ends his 15 year tenure at Harvard University. Harvard University's staff has lost a prominent voice in the Black community as longtime scholar and progressive activist Dr. Cornel West anno... Read Article

ICYMI: Pop Smoke’s Accused Killer Facing Life Sentence

Kim SoMajor

July 11, 2021

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One of Pop Smoke's alleged killers is potentially going to spend the rest of his life in jail. Bashar Jackson known professionally as Pop Smoke was killed on February 19, 2020. During a... Read Article

Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Recorded George Floyd Murder, Says Minnesota Police Killed Her Uncle

Kim SoMajor

July 9, 2021

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Darnella Frazier, the female teenager who video recorded the murder of George Floyd, said the Minneapolis police killed her uncle in a car collision. Authorities claim that a police vehicle chased after a c... Read Article

Black Bank Owners Merge to Form The Largest Black Owned Institution Worth More Than $1 Billion

Tasha Turner

July 8, 2021

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In April 2021 two Black bankers closed the merger of their companies to create the largest Black-Owned bank in the nation with more than $1 billion combined assets.Brian E. Argrett, CEO of City First Ban... Read Article

Pop Smoke’s Accused Killer Facing Life Sentence

Kim SoMajor

July 7, 2021

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Haiti President Assassinated and Wife Injured Overnight

Kim SoMajor

July 7, 2021

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Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated and wife injured in deadly home invasion attack. The country's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph said in statement that President Jovenel Moïse ] was fatally s... Read Article

Nicki Minaj Declares Urgent Announcement She Will Share On Thursday

Kim SoMajor

July 6, 2021

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We stan a good announcement. Calling all #Barbz Nicki Minaj wants the world's undivided attention on Thursday as the Barbz's Queen has a very important message she wants to share. She declared on T... Read Article

Why did the Daily Trader begin his personal success journey?

Shawn Grant

July 5, 2021

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After longing for a passion to succeed, the individual who goes by the Daily Trader is now one of the youngest millionaires to be part of the trading industry. Back in 2016 when the trading industry was first ... Read Article

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Phylicia Rashad Issues Apology To Howard University Students & Parents

Nailah Spencer

July 5, 2021

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Actress Phylicia Rashad issued an apology to Howard University students and parents following criticism of her Tweet celebrating her long-time friend and former co-star Bill Cosby's release. “My remarks we... Read Article

A Tribe Called Quest First 5 Albums Auctioned as NFT

Kim SoMajor

July 2, 2021

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A Tribe Called Quests’ music is making plays in the digital currency space. The advancement of technology has brought back ol' school rap, literally. Because of the rising popularity of NFTs in hip hop, r... Read Article

Miya Ponsetto AKA ‘SoHo Karen’ Charged With A Hate Crime

Nailah Spencer

July 2, 2021

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Miya Ponsetto, the woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her cellphone at Arlo hotel in New York City, has been charged with a federal hate crime. CBS News reports, the 22-year-old pleaded... Read Article

College Athletes Will Now Be Able To Earn Money For Their Image & Likeness

Nailah Spencer

July 1, 2021

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NCAA athletes are now eligible to earn money based on their fame and notoriety without jeopardizing their playing qualification or school violating amateurism rules. The NCAA Board of Directors reportedly a... Read Article

Bill Cosby's Rep Announces Livestream of Upcoming Appeal Hearing

Bill Cosby Releases First Statement Following Prison Release

Shawn Grant

July 1, 2021

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Bill Cosby is a free man after his conviction was overturned in Pennsylvania Court. After being freed, Cosby released his first statement: "I have never changed my stance nor my story. I have always maintai... Read Article

Donald Trump Reportedly Teases 2024 Presidential Run at CPAC

Trump Organization Expected to Be Charged with Tax Evasion on Thursday

Shawn Grant

June 30, 2021

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The Trump Organization is expecting to be charged by the Manhattan district attorney's office. The org and its chief financial officer will be charged with tax-related crimes on Thursday. According to the Wall... Read Article

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Big Apple Voting Error: NYC Board Of Elections Makes Big Error on Ranked-Choice Voting Reporting

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June 30, 2021

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No one said that politics is easy, yet the New York City Board of Elections ("BOE") just made it a "hot mess" and potentially an "unfortunate" strike against the new ranked-choice voting system in the city. H... Read Article

Megan Thee Stallion And Cash App To Give Away $1M Worth Of Stock

Kim SoMajor

June 30, 2021

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Megan Thee Stallion and Cash App increasing financial literacy. Meg won big since the year 2021 kicked off, and just six months into the year, she's already decided to give back. The Houston Hottie part... Read Article

Derek Chauvin Reportedly Close to Reaching Federal Plea Deal

Kim SoMajor

June 30, 2021

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Convicted murder, Derek Chauvin, is close to finalizing a plea deal on the federal charges he faces. According to WCOO, a local Minnesota news outlet, the deal would require Chauvin, the for... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Players Displeased with Derek Chauvin’s Sentence Length

Kim SoMajor

June 26, 2021

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NFL players speak out in displeasure with Derek Chauvin's 22.5 year sentencing after killing George Floyd. The decision of Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill to sentence former Minneapolis P... Read Article

Rescue Efforts Underway After Half of Miami-area Apartment Building Collapses

Shawn Grant

June 24, 2021

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At least one person is dead and 10 are injured after an apartment building partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida, six miles away from Miami Beach. More than 80 rescue units are currently on the scene in ... Read Article

IKEA Apologizes After Workers Protest Juneteenth Lunch Menu

Kim SoMajor

June 24, 2021

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IKEA is apologizing for serving fried chicken on Juneteenth. A store in Atlanta, Georgia wanted to honor employees last Saturday with a holiday lunch menu. Along with the chicken, it included watermelon, mac... Read Article