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Sybil Wilkes reports on threats to voting rights, a historic Black media milestone, and the fight for fair representation in Florida.

Voting rights, record turnout, and corporate accountability make headlines as Sybil Wilkes keeps the community informed.

Man beaten by NYPD during wrongful arrest sues for $100 million, highlighting police violence and accountability issues. The post Take Everything: Black Man Sues NYPD For $100M Following Wrongful Arrest Beating In Viral Video appeared first on Bossip.

Indiana governor signals openness to legalizing marijuana amid border-state influence.

STEUBEN COUNTY, IN – When a mother’s 17-year-old daughter first received a series of cryptic, persistent phone calls a few months ago, she assumed they were spam. But time would reveal, the digital trail led back to a former “favorite teacher” at Pleasant Lake’s Ace Academy, sparking a mother’s relentless battle for accountability across state […]

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WWII sailors identified decades later, to be buried with honors in May

INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are scheduled to expand to 76 teams, which may be finalized in the next few weeks and take effect next season. The expansion would add 8 more at-large bids to the tournaments. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985. The most recent […]

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — An 18-year-old accused of shooting and killing a 17-year-old girl in Shelbyville has been charged with reckless homicide. Prosecutors said Jayden McQueary, who’s in jail on a $250,000 bond, is facing a Level 5 Felony charge. According to court records, McQueary was with a group of kids, including the victim, Adalina Perez, […]

NAACP launches podcast 'Inside the Industry' to demystify entertainment business, hosted by Ariana Drummond. The post #MelaninMagicMaker Moves: NAACP Launches ‘Inside The Industry’ Podcast Hosted By Ariana Drummond Spotlighting Culture & Careers appeared first on Bossip.

Former NFL QB Mark Sanchez's criminal trial postponed 4 times; accused of fight with truck driver; also faces civil lawsuit

The BlackManCan Awards were held at New York City's Symphony Space on Saturday. Dozens came to uplift and honor Black boys, Black men, the Black women who love them, the Black community and Black love