(FLORIDA) A Florida judge has ordered the state to end its practice of institutionalizing medically fragile children in nursing homes, ruling that the practice is […]
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DeSantis’ state Board of Education approves new rules for teaching African American history
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’ve heard about Ron DeSantis’ unfounded attacks on democracy, Black and brown immigrants and Florida. His polices have crossed […]
7 Shot, 2 Trampled in Wichita Nightclub Shooting
Nine people were injured in a mass shooting at the City Nightz nightclub in downtown Wichita early Sunday morning. What We Know: Seven people were […]
Tory Lanez Sentencing Delayed for 5th Time
ALERT: The sentencing of the Canadian rapper Tory Lanez who facing up to 22 years and eight months in prison for shooting hip hop artist […]
Supreme Court Ruling: Alabama must include Black residents in voting map
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down Republican-drawn congressional districts in Alabama that civil rights activists say discriminated against Black voters in a […]
Breaking: Carmelo Anthony Announces Decision On NBA Career
(THESPUN) Longtime NBA star Carmelo Anthony is calling it a career. What We Know: The legendary Syracuse Orange star, who had a lengthy career in […]
Black Icon Harry Belafonte dead at 96
American folk singer Harry Belafonte has died of congestive heart failure at the age of 96, his spokesman has confirmed. The civil rights icon was […]
R. Kelly Sentenced to 20 Years In Chicago Sex Crimes Case
The singer will serve most of the sentence in federal prison at the same time as a 30-year term for racketeering and sex trafficking. What […]
Kyrie Irving Traded to Dallas Mavericks
It seems that Kyrie Irving has gotten his wish. Sources say he has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks. What We Know: The Brooklyn Nets have […]
FAA computer outage delays flights nationwide
New York (Urban Newsroom) — A Federal Aviation Administration system that provides pilots with notices they need to read before flying is experiencing an outage, affecting flights in the United States.