Former cop in Mississippi charged with sexual battery, rape
BLK News Now!HERNANDO, Miss -- A former police officer in Mississippi accused of sexually assaulting someone while on duty has been charged with sexual battery and rape after turning himself in to…
Actor John Amos, star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ miniseries, dies at 84
LOS ANGELES -- Actor John Amos, known for numerous memorable, television and film roles, including the groundbreaking hit comedy "Good Times" and the "Roots" miniseries in 1977, has died at…
Why pay tax? African study finds trust in government is key
By Heikki Hiilamo, University of Helsinki and Enrico Nichelatti, University of Helsinki Taxes are important. They’re a primary way in which governments fund essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure and…
NYC’s ‘Eric Adams Show’ heads for a final curtain, with echoes of another New Yorker more focused on style than policy
By Lincoln Mitchell, Columbia University As the Democratic primary for mayor in New York approached in the spring of 2021, most of my friends and colleagues were supporting one of…
VIDEO: Republican calls C-SPAN and denies she’s a racist – then blames Jim Crow on Blacks
C-SPAN took calls during its usual programming on Monday and received a... perplexing phone call from a Republican woman in Ohio who shared her mistrust in 2024 presidential candidate Kamala…
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
ATLANTA -- Former NBA player and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, died from brain cancer on Monday at the age of 58. Mutombo, stood at 7-foot 2-inches, was nicked…
Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know
By Aaron X. Smith, Temple UniversityFrom the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ’70s, artistic innovation has…
Police stop more Black drivers, while speed cameras issue unbiased tickets − new study from Chicago
By Wenfei Xu, Cornell University; David Levinson, University of Sydney; Michael J Smart, Rutgers University, and Nebiyou Yonas Tilahun, University of Illinois Chicago Traffic stops by Chicago police have more…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
NEW YORK CITY -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges alleging the former police captain accepted bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish officials.…
Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations often grow into dramatic scandals
By Charlie Hunt, Boise State University and Jaclyn Kettler, Boise State University New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery and fraud following a spiraling federal investigation…