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Nolan Wells case raises questions, Senator Graham dies, Kia Telluride recall, and a faith-filled Ministry Monday reflection.

A federal court rules against Florida's controversial 'Stop Woke Act', a Black business report shows huge economic potential, and a 14-year-old track phenom impresses.

Zaire Wade, the son of Dwyane Wade, has been charged with a felony domestic violence-related offense weeks after his arrest.

A family that has funded scholarships for African American students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington for nearly 30 years is moving its endowment to Howard University after refusing to change scholarship language to comply with new state policy. The scholarship honors the late Dr. Leroy W. Upperman, a prominent Wilmington physician. The endowment, […]

Nolan Wells, a Black teenager, vanished without a trace on Horn Island during Fourth of July. Now, his mother is confirming his death after authorities found a body in the area Monday morning.

50 Cent has never been one to let a moment pass quietly, especially when it involves Diddy. His documentary on the mogul is up for three Emmy awards. As per XXL, the G-Unit mogul’s Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning has officially scored three nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards. The project, which 50 executive […]

As a dangerous heat wave continues across the Queen City, a Charlotte community center has temporarily closed after losing power, creating additional challenges for residents seeking relief from the extreme temperatures. City officials say the outage forced the facility to shut its doors while crews work to restore electricity. The closure comes at a time […]

African American children face significantly higher drowning risks, a troubling disparity rooted in complex historical factors.

A woman has been arrested and charged after an apartment fire on July 4th caused by illegal fireworks that killed a seven-year-old boy and injured two others in Dunn, North Carolina. The boy who died in the fire was identified as Cashmere Elijah Parker, according to ABC 11. His stepfather is still recovering from fire-related […]

Election oversight, wealth gap, and acts of kindness shape our communities, per Sybil Wilkes' daily roundup.

Governor Josh Stein signed a $34 billion state budget on Tuesday, saying it highlights key priorities including investments in teacher pay, state employees and law enforcement. Republican legislatures finalized the budget last week after nearly a year of negotiations that were delayed due to several issues. Due to the delay, state agencies have been mainly […]

Black entrepreneur George E. Johnson built a multi-million dollar hair care empire, pioneering Black business success.