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NAN and Gospel Organization GMWA Mourn the Loss of Terence Crutcher

*Brooklyn, NY – A press conference was held today in Manhattan, NY at the National Action Network House of Justice, to discuss the outrage...

Charlotte Shooting Update: Family Lawyer Can’t Tell from Video if Man Had Gun

*Here's what happening regarding the killing of a Charlotte man by police in that city.   The attorney for the family of Keith Lamont Scott says after...

Civil Unrest Erupts in Charlotte; One Person Reported Shot & Killed (VIDEO)

*According to reports, shots were fired in the heart of Charlotte’s business and entertainment districts Wednesday night as thousands of protesters shut down the...

Why There’s Little Chance the Feds Will Prosecute the Tulsa Cop

*Within hours after Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby gunned down Terence Crutcher, who had his arms raised, was unarmed, and posed no threat to...

T.I. Tackles Police Brutality In Politically-Charged ‘Warzone’ Video

*T.I. tackles racism and police brutality in his new music video “Warzone,” which was released exclusively Sept. 8 on Tidal. It premiered on additional...

11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals: Employees Don’t Have a Right to Wear Dreadlocks

*Here's a legal ruling that looks to have an immediate and negative impact on a lot of folks ... black and non-black, for that...

‘Star Spangled Banner’ Writer’s Descendant Says Kaepernick is ‘Dishonoring Himself’

*Would it surprise you to learn that a direct descendant of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the lyrics to the national anthem, said she...

Powerful & Hilarious! Watch Damon Wayans Call Out Lil Wayne’s ‘Never Experienced Racism’ Comment

*The other day, we posted an interview of Lil Wayne saying he has been “blessed” to have NEVER  experienced racism in his 33 years on...

ABC Announces Performers for 2-Hour National Museum of African American History Concert Special

*ABC has revealed a diverse lineup of talent to perform at the opening of the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and...

Siblings Block New African-American Museum from MLK Jr.’s Artifacts 🙁

*When the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture opens on Sept. 24, no major artifacts from the late civil rights activist Martin...

Orioles’ Adam Jones on MLB’s Lack of National Anthem Protests: ‘Baseball is a White Man’s Sport’

*Ever since Colin Kaepernick’s decision not to stand during the national anthem made headlines, there have been entire high school football teams and soccer...

Navy Sailor Who Sat During National Anthem at Military Base Could Face Punishment (Watch)

*A US Navy sailor aiming to support Colin Kaepernick could face military punishment after a video she posted of herself sitting in protest during...

Airbnb Reveals New Plan to Eliminate Racial Discrimination Among Its Hosts

*Home-sharing service Airbnb, which has been under fire for instances of racism and discrimination exhibited by some hosts, today revealed several changes to its...

Cal State LA’s ‘Safe Space’ Housing for Black Students Draws Backlash

*Cal State LA has set aside 192 furnished apartments in a residential complex on campus with the goal of offering a common area for...

Harry Belafonte Calls on ‘Hundreds’ of Black Athletes to Stand with Colin Kaepernick

*Today on News One Now, Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin spoke with humanitarian and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte in an exclusive...

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