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CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer was shot and killed overnight. The Chicago Police Department said the 30-year-old officer was returning home after his shift when he was shot multiple times. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he died. A police spokesman said the officer was a six-year veteran of the […] The post Chicago Police Officer Shot & Killed on His Way Home appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate will vote next week on a foreign aid package that would provide military support to Ukraine. The House on Saturday passed a 95-billion-dollar legislative package that would provide security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, over the objections of some Republicans. The bill now heads to the Senate, where preliminary […] The post U.S. House Passes 95-Billion-Dollar Foreign Aid Bill, Heads to Senate Next appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

NEW YORK — A man has set himself on fire outside the hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump. Police rushed to the scene with blankets and fire extinguishers. It’s unclear if the person survived. It happened in the designated “protest area” and the person remains motionless. New York police say he is in critical […] The post Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump NYC Trial appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

As we've completed the first quarter of 2024 and begin Black Women History Month Black, here are a few Black women who have made positive monumental moments in history around the world so far this year!

Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional comments, snubs, or actions that communicate derogatory or negative messages towards marginalized groups. The post What Are Racial Microaggressions? How To Recognize Subtle Racism appeared first on NewsOne.

Harvard’s first Black President, Claudine Gay, resigned Tuesday after claims of plagiarism and backlash from a congressional hearing. The post Claudine Gay Cites ‘Racial Animus’ As Harvard’s 1st Black President Resigns appeared first on NewsOne.

African Americans are the most generous philanthropists, statistics show. The post Giving Tuesday: Contrary To Popular Belief, Black Folks Have Been Philanthropists ‘Since The Beginning Of Time’ appeared first on NewsOne.

Here are some tips for getting through challenging moments. The post Tips For Managing Grief During The Holidays appeared first on NewsOne.

It costs more money to live on your own than it does to share your space with a partner. This is known as the “singles tax.”  The post The ‘Singles Tax’: Nearly Half Of Black Americans Are Single And It’s Burning Holes In Their Pockets  appeared first on NewsOne.

More than a dozen faith leaders in Richmond have announced their support for Richmond Grand. The post Richmond Faith Leaders Call Richmond Casino Resort On The Ballot ‘Exciting’ appeared first on NewsOne.

The Isley Brothers will be headlining at the Richmond Grand Day Party, drawing attention to the vote to add a proposed resort and casino. The post Isley Brothers Headline Day Party Drawing Attention To Upcoming Vote For ‘Grand’ New Casino Resort In Richmond appeared first on NewsOne.

Sheneen McClain, the mother of Elijah McClain, had some poignant words after the split verdict for officers in the death of her son.  The post ‘My Soul Still Cries’: Elijah McClain’s Mother Reacts To Split Verdict For Aurora Officers In Son’s Death appeared first on NewsOne.