A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday revived a civil rights lawsuit against a Texas police officer who shot a man to death during a traffic stop over unpaid tolls. The justices ordered the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to take a new look at the case of Ashtian Barnes, who

Amber Ruffin looked out upon hundreds of writers, publishers and editors gathered for PEN America’s annual gala and shared her experience of being on the receiving end of censorship. “I’m officially a banned book,” the comic-writer joked, referring to her being dropped as a speaker at April’s White House Correspondents Dinner. “They booked

by Jameelah Mullen May 16, 2025 The New Blackity Black soap opera is making waves—and instilling hope. Beyond The Gates, the first soap opera to feature a majority Black cast since 1991, has been renewed for a second season. The show premiered in February and averaged 2.28 million cross-platform viewers

Republican-led states are accelerating efforts to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, expanding from higher education to other government functions since President Donald Trump fully embraced the movement. Governors and lawmakers this year have about doubled last year’s actions targeting DEI initiatives, which had roughly doubled those of 2023, according

When CBS’ soap opera “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February, soap opera fans and veterans alike hailed it as a win for Black history and culture. On Monday, the first soap to feature a majority Black cast was renewed for a second season. Its creation was both a savvy business move and

Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes. President Donald Trump has slapped new import taxes on nearly all of America’s trading partners and

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 16, 2025 A lineup of powerhouse criminal justice reform advocates are taking to NYC for the third UJC Summit. The United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation have a powerhouse speaker lineup for the third Justice Coalition Summit. Taking place at The Shed in New York

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 16, 2025 Horace Peterson, 72, has been granted his freedom after 52 years in prison on what his attorney called a wrongful conviction. A Flint, Michigan, man who spent 52 years behind bars for being “in the wrong place at the wrong time” is finally set

by Stacy Jackson May 16, 2025 She resigned with a clear message that she will not participate in dishonest systems Despite Alondra Nelson’s deep care for the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council, the policy advisor says certain boundaries have been crossed, leading her to step

The legal saga between Halle Bailey and her son’s father, rapper DDG, has taken another turn. After being granted a temporary restraining order against the popular streamer, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Grandberry, Jr., Bailey was also recently granted temporary physical and legal custody of their son, Halo, according