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Former Illinois sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder in the killing of Sonya Massey.

Iconic neo-soul singer D’ Angelo has died after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, TMZ reports. He was 51 years old. According to their report, sources connected to his family and his former manager Kedar Massenberg confirmed his passing.

Ashley Allison is set to acquire 'the Root,' returning the pioneering Black media outlet to Black ownership for the first time since its 2008 founding.

For the first time in six years, the federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for fiscal year 2026. Here’s everything we know about the current shutdown and what could happen for Black Americans if both sides don’t reach an agreement soon.

Assata Shakur, the revolutionary whose name has become a rallying cry for freedom fighters across generations, has passed away at 78.

Sharon Chuter, founder of Uoma Beauty and Pull Up for Change, has died at 38.

Dr. Danielle Spencer, an actor who gained fame through the 1970s hit sitcom What’s Happening!!, has passed away, according to a social media post. While we await official word from the family of Dr. Danielle Spencer, we’ll share what we’ve learned so far.

Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ, talk show host, and tireless advocate, has passed away. She was 52.

Audra McDonald, the most nominated and most awarded actor in the history of the Tony Awards, is setting the record straight regarding the recent comments made by her former friend (and fellow Broadway star) Patti Lupone, who said their friendship has been over for years. In a clip shared ahead of a full interview that […]

Living legend Toni Braxton has a Cash Money millionaire for a husband. The iconic songstress secretly wed Birdman in August but filed for divorce just two weeks later before having a change of heart. Citing official documents, TMZ reports that Braxton, 57, and Birdman, 56, wed on Aug. 8, 2024, but hit a rough patch just two days later. The outlet […]

some of the wealthiest celebrities in Hollywood once found themselves without shelter and unhoused

Iconic neo-soul singer Angie Stone died at 63 after she was reportedly in a terrible car accident on March 1.