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NABJ President Errin Haines explains why Stephen A. Smith received the Thumbs Down award, and why accountability remains central to Black journalism.

News of a new $50,000 UNO tournament has Black folks debating house rules and wondering if there will be security.

Police say Lakesha Brown allegedly befriended mothers, gained their trust and kidnapped children in cases spanning Georgia and Alabama.

Months after Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of killing Austin Metcalf, the judge presiding over the trial has been recused before a bid for a retrial.

On what should have been his 19th birthday, Wells' family celebrated his life, shared their grief and continued seeking answers.

A paid promotion from Nash Reads misrepresented Jahquel J.'s popular romance, leaving readers questioning the publisher's creator strategy.

Mary J. Blige opened up about her decision not to have kids on an episode of "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson," and Black Twitter has thoughts.

Gary residents are still waiting for power, answers and relief as crews work to repair damage left by deadly storms.

After six years of living in the U.S., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K., and Black folks online have thoughts.

Liz Wills-O'Gilvie was chosen to help fight hunger in Massachusetts. Now she's going hungry in protest of the state's response.