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Books by writers of color have been under attack by conservative activists who want to remove their works from libraries and schools around the country. As the Trump administration has rolled out a series of rollbacks on diversity, equity, and ...

According to East St. Louis authorities, two suspects allegedly carried out a mass shooting against family members in order to protect their teenage romance.

The conversation surrounding R. Kelly 's clemency filing raises difficult questions about accountability, forgiveness, cultural acceptance and more. Let's talk about it!

A harrowing new report from nine civil rights organizations warn of a massive healthcare rollback threatening millions of families of color by 2034.

"The King" sent shockwaves through NYC during a live recording of his 'Mind the Game podcast.'

We explore the Black icons who have curated lives of ultimate luxury in one of America's most exclusive enclaves: Alpine, New Jersey.

Andrew Gillum's latest arrest comes years after his public addiction struggle and the federal corruption case that ended without convictions.

Attorney Nicole Robinson fact-checks Trump's primetime election speech, from foreign interference claims to assertions about widespread voter fraud.

Nolan Wells' mother, Christine Wonsley, recently shared a tearful clip online about the tragic loss of her son.

Jennifer Lopez's lavish Beverly Hills home is back on the market. Here's what you get for the $50 million price tag!