Brooklyn Neighborhood's Innovative Experiment in Transforming Law Enforcement Dynamics
Brownsville, a community in New York City, conducted an experiment where community members, instead of the police, were entrusted with responding to low-level crimes. We discuss it here!
Mother of Aderrien Murry Files Lawsuit After Police Shooting
A lawsuit has been filed by Nakala Murry, mother of Aderrien Murry, in response to a police shooting incident in Indianola, Mississippi. We discuss it here!
Family Seeks Justice for 11-Year-Old Aderrien Murry Shot by Officer
Family seeks justice as an 11-year-old boy recovers from a police shooting incident, prompting ongoing investigation and calls for accountability. We discuss it here!
Landmark Status Granted to Former Segregated School in New York City
Colored School No. 4, a former segregated institution in NYC, now designated as a landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. We discuss it here!
Statue Honoring Emmett Till's Mother Unveiled at Illinois Alma Mater
Mamie Till-Mobley Statue Unveiled at Argo Community High School in Honor of Emmett Till's Mother. We discuss it here!
High School Student Dennis Barnes Breaks Guinness Record With $9 Million in Scholarship Offers
Dennis Barnes, a senior at International High School of New Orleans, set a new Guinness Book World Record racking up over $9 million in scholarship offers! We discuss it here!
College Board Makes Changes to AP African American Studies Course Following Backlash
College Board responds to backlash and controversy over AP African American Studies course changes following dispute with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. We discuss it here!
Colin Kaepernick Will Fund Independent Autopsy of Lashawn Thompson Who Died in Bug Infested Cell
Former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will fund an independent autopsy of Lashawn Thompson, a Fulton County Jail inmate who passed away last year while in custody and his bed was infested with bed bugs. We discuss it here!
America Rallies Behind Ralph Yarl With GoFundMe Surpassing $3 Million After Traumatic Shooting
After being shot twice for accidentally knocking on the wrong door, 16 year old Ralph Yarl, is receiving an outpour of support with GoFundMe donations surpassing $3 Million. We discuss it here!
Malcolm X's Daughter Sues CIA, NYPD, FBI Over Concealing Evidence
Qubilah Shabazz, one of Malcolm X's daughters has filed a lawsuit against the CIA, NYPD, and FBI for allegedly withholding information related to her father's assassination. We discuss it here!
That's the Black Fact: The History and Significance of Black History Month
Learn about the history and significance of Black History Month, including the role of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the evolution of the celebration from a week to a month.
That's the Black Fact: The Devil's Punchbowl a Tragedy in History
Revisiting a tragedy in history The Devil’s Punchbowl, the post American Civil War Black concentration camp!
That's the Black Fact: Introducing Hiram Rhodes Revels
Introducing Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first African American to serve on the United States Senate!
That's the Black Fact: Introducing James Edward Maceo West
Introducing James Edward Maceo West, the creator of the foil electret microphone!
That's the Black Fact: Introducing Sylvia Rhone
Introducing Sylvia Rhone, the Godmother of Black Music!
Angel Gregorio Makes History With The First All Black Shopping Center In D.C.
Discover the motivating story of Angel Gregorio and her journey to creating the first all-black shopping center in D.C. We discuss it here!
That's the Black Fact: Introducing Henry Boyd
Introducing Henry Boyd, who invented the popular Boyd Bedstead in 1826!
That's the Black Fact: Introducing Lucy Stanton Day Sessions
That's the Black Fact: Introducing Lucy Stanton Day Sessions, the first African American woman to graduate from college!
Florida Blocks Teaching of AP African American Studies Class
Florida is facing criticism for blocking the implementation of a high school (AP) Advanced Placement course on African American studies. We discuss it here!
Wes Moore Makes History as First Black Governor of Maryland
Wes Moore makes history as the first Black governor of Maryland! We discuss it here!