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June 14, 2026 · source link ↗

Knicks fans want Spike Lee to get a championship ring after decades of loyalty

After the New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought, Kevin Hart joined fans calling for the team’s most famous

June 14, 2026 · source link ↗

More than a title: Why Black people celebrated the Knicks’ championship win

The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in more than 50 years, but this victory is bigger than

June 14, 2026 · source link ↗

DOJ Deems EEOC Protection Against Worker Discrimination Is Unconstitutional

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a sweeping legal opinion declaring the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s longstanding interpretation of disparate-impact discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...

June 14, 2026 · source link ↗

Facebook Group Grows Into Multimillion-Dollar Black Business Hub In Evanston, Illinois

The growth of the project shows how the development transformed from a grassroots initiative into a large-scale investment in local entrepreneurship.

June 14, 2026 · source link ↗

New York Knicks Win First NBA Championship In 53 Years

In a nail-biting Game 5, Jalen Brunson carried the Knicks on his back to win 94-90 over the San Antonio Spurs.

June 11, 2026 · source link ↗

The family behind ‘Gracie’s Corner’ is taking its hit preschool series to Disney+

The beloved educational series created by the Hollingsworth family is landing on Disney+ while remaining independently owned. The viral preschool

June 11, 2026 · source link ↗

Who Is Aaron Ford? The Man One Step Away From Becoming Nevada’s First Black Governor

Nevada's first Black governor candidate Aaron Ford fights for working class as he faces competitive race in November election.

June 11, 2026 · source link ↗

Most Adults Don’t Believe The American Dream Is Attainable As Housing, Healthcare, And Living Costs Soar

A majority of Americans believe the American dream is slipping further out of reach, according to a new survey conducted by CNBC and SurveyMonkey. The survey of 4,130 U.S. adults...

June 11, 2026 · source link ↗

The Bold Gamble Behind the Obama Presidential Center: Barack Obama Is Betting His Legacy on Something No President Has Tried Before

The doors to Barack Obama’s Presidential Center in Chicago will be officially open to the public next week. The first black president who once sparked […] The Bold Gamble Behind the Obama Presidential Center: Barack Obama Is Betting His Legacy on Something No President Has Tried Before

June 11, 2026 · source link ↗

Guess there was enough sage for Madison Square Garden after all

After the Knicks lost Game 3, fans broke out the sage, prayer, and more game rituals to secure that Game

June 11, 2026

Safe Space Season 2 is out now on Tubi

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KevOnStage returns with Season 2 of his original talk-style series Safe Space — free on Tubi, his first project under the new partnership.

June 11, 2026 · source link ↗

New Bayard Rustin Institute Will Train Future Civic Leaders

This a permanent educational initiative aimed at teaching future generations the organizing strategies and principles of nonviolent activism

June 11, 2026 · source link ↗

Meta’s $115M Workforce Training Initiative Offers Education In Skilled Trade To Build Data Centers

The program, called America's Workforce Academy, will launch in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas.

June 11, 2026 · source link ↗

Tenant Victory: Back Rent Forgiven In More Than 5,000 NYC Apartments

The rent relief marks a significant victory for residents who organized for years around conditions in the buildings.

June 10, 2026 · source link ↗

What Is A Batson Challenge? The Legal Tool That Failed Karmelo Anthony

Batson challenge could have changed jury, verdict in Karmelo Anthony's trial, but appeal continues his fight for justice

June 10, 2026 · source link ↗

Kansas City brothers’ lemonade stand gets police support after 911 complaint turns into community moment

Instead of shutting down the stand, first responders became customers. Two young brothers in Kansas City, Kansas, received an unexpected

June 10, 2026 · source link ↗

Zahara Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, files to drop ‘Pitt’ from her last name

The 21-year-old Spelman College graduate is the latest of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s children to seek a name change

June 10, 2026 · source link ↗

Jazmine Sullivan helps Philadelphia teen shine at prom with special gown giveaway

Sullivan returned to the Philadelphia school that helped shape her career to ensure one student felt celebrated during a major

June 10, 2026 · source link ↗

The 1st Crypto-Backed Conventional Mortgage Program Just Launched

Digital assets are taking another step into mainstream finance as online mortgage lender Better and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced a new partnership that will allow homebuyers to use their crypto...

June 9, 2026 · source link ↗

What To Wear To Usher And Chris Brown’s Concert This Summer

Summer is officially heating up, and the concert of the season will be in your city before you know it. Two of R&B’s most iconic performers, Usher and Chris Brown, are hitting the road together, promising a night filled with legendary choreography, timeless hits, and unmatched energy. While securing your tickets was the first major...

June 9, 2026 · source link ↗

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Celebrates Caribbean Heritage, Announces Statewide Recognition

The Democratic governor, whose mother emigrated from Trelawny, Jamaica, spoke about his family's roots

June 9, 2026 · source link ↗

Teyana Taylor To Receive Icon Of The Year Honor At BET Awards 2026

The singer, actress, director, and creative powerhouse will be honored during Culture’s Biggest Night on June 28 in Los Angeles.

June 9, 2026 · source link ↗

Without The Voting Rights Act, The United States Of America Is An Illusion Of Democracy

Congress has to restore and modernize the Voting Rights Act with protections responsive to contemporary suppression tactics.

June 9, 2026 · source link ↗

Maryland Moves To Make AI Literacy A Requirement For Public School Students

The measure also calls for AI literacy to be integrated into workforce readiness and computer science standards

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