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Gen Z slang has deep roots in Black culture, but its origins are often erased, raising concerns about cultural appropriation.

Rob Sneed, the newly-appointed anchor at FOX13 Memphis, received a warm welcome from his community: a heartfelt social media roast session!

Corhonda 'Hooda' Dawson earned a place in the Guinness World Records and was honored by her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.

Slang words reigned supreme in 2025, with new terms flying left and right across the internet faster than ever before.

Elwood Jones was convicted of aggravated murder in 1994 and received the death penalty for the murder of 67-year-old Rhoda Nathan. 

The Bison One Newsroom, a collaboration between Howard University and NewsOne, serves as a lighthouse for the future of diverse, timely, community-oriented journalism.

Barack Obama’s presidency was defined not just by policy, but by words that inspired millions. Here are 8 powerful quotes that continue to resonate today from the history maker.

MacKenzie Scott has done a lot of good for marginalized communities with the money she received in her divorce settlement from Jeff Bezos.

On Aug. 10, Alfred Brooks, a teacher at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, shared a now-viral video of himself joyfully greeting and "dapping up" his fellow Black male teachers.

Marc Philpart, the fund’s executive director, said the endowment would allow for $10 million in annual grant-making to support Black people.

Henrico County is planning a $16 million investment in a new walking trail that would pay tribute to United States Colored Troops.

Veteran journalist and former 'ESSENCE' editor Cori Murray has been appointed Executive Vice President of Editorial Content at 'EBONY Magazine,' marking a powerful new chapter in the brand’s legacy of amplifying Black women's voices.