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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), joined by fellow House Democrats, speaks at a press conference outside of the U.S....
TOLEDO, OHIO - OCTOBER 29: Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton takes the stage during "Fighting for Toledo" rally on October 29, 2026 in Toledo,...
Stacey Plaskett (C) leads the U.S. Virgin Islands delegation as they cast their votes during the Ceremonial Roll Call of States on the second day of the Democratic...
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 30: Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds introduces U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the...
MARIETTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 17: Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms takes the stage at a campaign event on October 17, 2026 in Marietta,...
(Photo: Getty Images) The 48-year-old Democrat defeated Republican Dan Cox as his national profile continues to rise amid speculation about his political future. Wes...
Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson speaks before the Memphis City Council Meeting during Nationwide Walkouts to Freeze AI on October 20, 2026 in Memphis,...
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon speaks during a campaign event at the St. John Missionary...
Illinois Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton celebrates her primary win on March 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Stratton is hoping to replace...
Rapper and Entertainer 2 Chainz looks on during the game between the Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena on June 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO...
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 03: People vote at a polling location on November 03, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Americans go to the polls in consequential midterm...
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 25: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 11: (L to R) Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King pose for a photo before the HBCU Swingman Classic during the...
DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 12: ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon reports before Game Three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at...
Organizations across the country are mobilizing Black men to the polls ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) The nationwide deployment...
MONCKS CORNER, SOUTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 31: A person casts their ballot in the Democratic Presidential Primary during early voting at the Berkeley County Board of...
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 01: Pastor Marvin Winans attends the Super Bowl Gospel 2013 at UNO Lakefront Arena on February 1, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by...
ABC7News ABC7News Investigators are pursuing a subpoena for school records after the teen’s father said two students had been suspended for bullying his son before...
Getty Images Jeffries said Stevens “made a terrible decision” and signaled the caucus will discuss what comes next when Congress returns. Rep. Haley Stevens crossed...
Getty Images Tatyana Ali advances on Dancing with the Stars after a 28-point Horror Movie Night performance, while Cynthia Erivo is set to guest judge Disney Night....
The ruling directs millions from Biggie’s estate to a trust created by his late mother, Voletta Wallace. A Delaware judge ruled that Faith Evans must pay more than...
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on March 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by...
BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN - AUGUST 10: Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. In a recent statement, Iran's...
Getty Images After Williams powered Golden State to its first WNBA title and earned Finals MVP, Jordan sent the newly crowned champion a message of encouragement....
The New Orleans ATF made an arrest in connection with a suspected arson at the Senatobia (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) The fire occurred early Saturday morning,...
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 03: Cardi B speaks onstage during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on...
(Photos: Getty Images) Dozens of campaigns have challenged a barrier that still stands in 2026: No Black woman has ever been elected governor in the United States....
As early voting closes across the country ahead of Tuesday's midterms, GOP and Democratic insiders alike believe a wave of young Black voters could swing several...
(Photo: Getty Images) As Trump casts doubt on the midterms and his administration challenges election rules, Black leaders are urging voters to know their rights and...
Morgan DeBaun. (Photo courtesy by Morgan DeBaun) The Blavity founder and CEO opens up in this Q&A about Blavity’s future, media today, and where AI fits in. Morgan...
Credit: YouTube/ PBS The former Essence editor-in-chief, who died at 82, leaves behind a legacy of creating space for Black women to tell their own stories. Before...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Druski attends the 2026 Time100 Next Gala at Current at Chelsea Piers on October 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie...
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 24: Former President Barack Obama stands with Democratic candidate for Senate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, during a “Get Out the Vote" rally on...
Photo: Bobby Pen/theGrio The Forest Theater reopened in South Dallas with performances by Tamela Mann, a surprise appearance by Erykah Badu, and a new vision for...
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 11: Voters attend a rally outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on October 11, 2023 in Washington, DC. South Carolina voters and Civil Rights are...
Getty Images The rapper defended the perks that come with fame, while Lee argued his reviews are meant to reflect the experience everyday diners can expect. 2 Chainz...
FILE - A sign marks the west entrance at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss., May 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File) Six others were injured in the...
Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks at a news conference to call for further congressional action to curb gun violence outside the U.S. Capitol Building in...
Byron Allen attends the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Hollywood Palladium on October 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty...
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 16: Host N.O.R.E. speaks during a live episode of the podcast "Drink Champs" at ComplexCon 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on...
