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National Guard stands down in Illinois while troops patrol in Memphis with local police
Some residents said the Guard is not what Memphis needs. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — National Guard troops patrolled in Tennessee’sRead more -
Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers
Sanders’ ascension comes in the aftermath of the Browns trading Joe Flacco to Cincinnati this week. BEREA, Ohio (AP) —Read more -
Trump officials not giving up on deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to West African nation despite resistance
Abrego Garcia has challenged efforts to re-deport him to a third country amid a bitter partisan struggle over President Trump’sRead more -
Megan Thee Stallion honored for powerful advocacy work
Megan Thee Stallion has earned recognition from the Trevor Project as the organization’s mental health champion of the year. The suicide prevention and crisis intervention group selected the Grammy-winning artist for her dedication to uplifting mental health awareness, particularly within BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. The annual award celebrates influential public figures who use their platforms […] The post Megan Thee...Read more -
Government shutdown is having an outsized impact on Black Americans
Civil rights leaders and the president of the largest federal workers’ union warn that if a deal is not struck,Read more -
Orvis closing 31 stores in devastating move
Orvis plans to close more than 30 locations nationwide as the outdoor and sporting goods retailer returns to its roots after nearly 170 years in business. Company president Simon Perkins confirmed on Oct. 10 that the chain will shutter 31 stores and five outlets by early 2026 while significantly narrowing its product focus. The closures […] The post Orvis closing...Read more

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- Local nonprofit launches street psychiatry program
- City leaders announce new initiatives to combat crime in Uptown Charlotte
- What’s the move? 14+ weekend events (Oct. 10 – 12)
- Charlotte woman turns pain into purpose with revamped stage play
- When AI replaces jobs, our elders and mothers can still heal the community
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- At public forum, proposed transit tax draws concerns and support
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- Andrea Leslie-Fite is appointed Charlotte city attorney
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- Photo of the Day: A surprise honor
- CATS implements new security measures to increase transit safety
- ‘Ordained’ steps: Chris Rey and the revival of Barber-Scotia College

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Cervical cancer could be eradicated. But not with Medicaid cuts and anti-vax politics.
It had been a decade since Jess Deis’ last women’s wellness exam when Kentucky expanded Medicaid and she finally qualified for the state insurance program. Physicians recommend a cervical cancer screening — also referred to as a Pap smear, which is a swab of the cervix — as part of a wellness exam once every […]Read more -
From Letitia James to James Comey, Trump is treating the DOJ like an instrument of revenge
Weeks after President Donald Trump took to social media to instruct the nation’s chief law enforcement officer to take legal action against his political enemies, the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia announced charges on Thursday against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The move comes one day after former FBI Director […]Read more -
7 in 10 women are worried about the cost of medical bills
Your trusted source for contextualizing America’s core issues. Sign up for our daily newsletter to read future poll stories first, or donate today to support more projects like this. Two-thirds of Americans, including more than 7 in 10 women, are worried about their ability to pay medical bills, according to polling from The 19th and SurveyMonkey. It’s not just […]Read more
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Everyone is confused about Tylenol and autism, but Republican women lean toward believing RFK
One day after the Trump administration announced an unproven link between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and autism, the vast majority of Americans were familiar with the claim, which had already been widely reported. But a new survey by KFF, a nonpartisan health policy organization, also shows that Republican women are significantly more likely to lean […]Read more
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The standoff over the Epstein files — and the new congresswoman caught in the middle
The federal government is in its second week of a shutdown, and the U.S. House is out of town until next week. But the efforts to release more files connected to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein aren’t going away. House Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home through October 13 as Democrats […]Read more
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Was Trump always against LGBTQ+ rights? Everything in his past says no.
There was a sliver of hope for LGBTQ+ Americans upon Donald Trump’s first election to the presidency. For a Republican, at least, maybe he wouldn’t be so bad for the queer community. The former reality TV star had made promises. He said he would be a “friend” to LGBTQ+ people. He vowed to protect them. […]Read more

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- Faith Evans shines light on autism at Ryder’s Room Gala
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- Devastating blast hits Tennessee facility
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- Google’s new AI Try-On update has everyone talking
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Every Time Chicago Proved It’s Not Playing With ICE… At All
As President Trump sends ICE agents to the streets of Chicago, city residents are showing how they're not the ones to mess with.Read more...Read more -
Can Trump Legally Send the National Guard to U.S. States? All Your Questions Answered
Trump is planning to send the National Guard to more cities, including Portland and Chicago... but can he really do that?Read more...Read more -
‘Something Big Is Coming And Everyone Is Bracing For The Worst’
From social media chatter to everyday conversations, the feeling that something big is near is spreading across the country and here's what to do about it. Read more...Read more -
What People Are Wearing at HBCU Homecoming 2025
From Fort Valley State to Alabama State to South Carolina State, we picked the best fashions from the first week of the 2025 HBCU homecoming season.Read more...Read more -
The Flyest HBCU Homecoming Fashion Looks
From Fort Valley State to Alabama State to South Carolina State, we picked the best fashions from the first week of the 2025 HBCU homecoming season.Read more...Read more -
Why Black Internet is Pissed Off at This New Tupac AI Video
Late rapper Tupac is back...well, sort of. But the his reappearance has some people on the internet pissed off. Let's talk about it!Read more...Read more

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6 Black And Hispanic Workers Sue Kansas City Contractors, Including Alleged Proud Boy, Over Alleged Racism And Violence
The suit claims the six employees endured racial slurs and other racist statements from white co-workers and foremen.Read more -
A Timeline Of Donald Trump And Letitia James’ Heated Court Battles
Donald Trump and New York AG Letitia James have clashed in court for years. Here’s a look back at their heated legal feuds.Read more -
Letitia, Lisa, Fani, And Marilyn: When Humbling Black Women Is A Political Game
Donald Trump, a real estate mogul who overvalued his assets by hundreds of millions of dollars, is now watching his allies prosecute Black women over line items on loan forms.Read more -
Letitia, Lisa, Fani, And Marilyn: When Humbling Black Women Is A Political Game
Donald Trump, a real estate mogul who overvalued his assets by hundreds of millions of dollars, is now watching his allies prosecute Black women over line items on loan forms.Read more -
Judge Issues Restraining Order On National Guard Deployment In Chicago, Trump Admin Files Appeal
A federal judge issued a restraining order barring the National Guard from carrying out the directives of the Trump administration in Chicago.Read more -
Indiana Redistricting Push Stalls As Utah Potentially Has ‘Dummymandered’ Map
Vice President JD Vance and several White House officials visited Indiana on Thursday to pressure state legislators into redistricting. Read more

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WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Nationwide — WNBA superstar Angel Reese is stepping off the court and onto the runway as she joins the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming the first professional athlete to walk […] The post WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show first appeared on BlackNews.com.Read more
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Black NY Attorney General Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges Years After Defeating Trump in Court
Nationwide — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in Virginia on felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements related to a 2020 mortgage, as the Justice […] The post Black NY Attorney General Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges Years After Defeating Trump in Court first appeared on BlackNews.com.Read more
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Woman Broke into Boyfriend's House and Cut Open His Genitals
Nationwide — Jeanita Hopings, a 45-year-old African American woman from Toledo, Ohio, is wanted by police after allegedly breaking into her boyfriend’s home and cutting his scrotum open with a […] The post Woman Broke into Boyfriend's House and Cut Open His Genitals first appeared on BlackNews.com.Read more
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Former Alabama Pastor Charged With Using $400K in Church Funds for Luxury
Nationwide — Adrian Davis, a former pastor at a Huntsville, Alabama church, is facing federal charges for allegedly spending more than $400,000 of church funds on personal luxuries like cars, […] The post Former Alabama Pastor Charged With Using $400K in Church Funds for Luxury first appeared on BlackNews.com.Read more
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Bold New Book "Unveiling Our Story" Honors the Voices That Shaped Black America
Nationwide — Unveiling Our Story: Intimate African American Narratives, the powerful new work by author Tom Alexander Jr., Ed.D, D.Min., is set to be published at the end of September […] The post Bold New Book "Unveiling Our Story" Honors the Voices That Shaped Black America first appeared on BlackNews.com.Read more
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Black Mom Demands Answers After Her Son Died in Crash Despite Two 911 Calls for Help
By Ivory D. Payne Nationwide — Kendra Whitley is still searching for answers after her son, Jordan Whitley, 29, died in a single-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in January […] The post Black Mom Demands Answers After Her Son Died in Crash Despite Two 911 Calls for Help first appeared on BlackNews.com.Read more





