WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Civil rights attorney Ben Crump addressed the public on Friday morning regarding the tragic death of Ja’Keem DeShun Williams, a Black man who was fatally shot while riding an ATV through a Winter Garden apartment complex. Crump emphasized the importance of transparency and seeking justice for Williams’ untimely passing. Winter Garden … Read more
Houston, Texas – A vibrant and energetic celebration of black culture took place at the ‘Gospel Explosion’ event over the weekend. The event, held at the city’s convention center, brought together members of the community to honor and showcase the rich traditions and heritage of African American culture. Attendees at the ‘Gospel Explosion’ event were … Read more
Kansas City, Missouri – An 86-year-old man from Kansas City has passed away shortly after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in the shooting of a Black honor student who mistakenly approached the man’s doorstep, according to prosecutors. The student, Ralph Yarl, had erroneously rung the doorbell of the elderly man, resulting in a tragic … Read more
Green River, Wyoming – A tragic pileup occurred Friday at an Interstate 80 tunnel in southwestern Wyoming, resulting in the loss of at least two lives and leaving five others seriously injured. The incident also led to the closure of the highway as emergency responders worked to clear the scene. The crash, which involved a … Read more
El Paso, Texas – An explosion shook the city of El Paso as a fire engulfed an area near the airport, sending black smoke billowing into the skies. The incident caused panic and raised concerns among residents of the area. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and investigate the cause … Read more
Raleigh, North Carolina – A recent violent attack in North Carolina has brought to light the disturbing reality of racism and discrimination faced by the Black community in the state. The incident has sparked outrage among residents and activists, calling for justice and accountability. The attack, which took place in a predominantly Black neighborhood, left … Read more
Jacksonville, Florida – A tragic event unfolded at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, where three Black shoppers were shot and killed by a white gunman. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about racial violence and discrimination in the community. The shooting took place in broad daylight, shocking both customers and employees … Read more
Los Angeles, California – A team of astronomers in California has uncovered a new class of cosmic events involving black holes, shedding light on the mysterious workings of the universe. The discovery, known as EP240408A, has puzzled scientists as it defies conventional understanding of stellar interactions, raising questions about the nature of these celestial phenomena. … Read more
Pontiac, Michigan – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office released body and dash cam footage depicting the tragic shooting death of David Cox, a Black man, during a traffic stop. Cox, 33, was unarmed when he was pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign and being connected to a previous “shots fired” call. The released … Read more
Washington, D.C. – A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday night near Reagan Washington National Airport when an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided mid-air and plunged into the frigid Potomac River. The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, a versatile workhorse in the U.S. military, was involved in the crash, … Read more