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The NAACP and other organizations are rallying behind the family of Aaron Bailey, who was killed by Indianapolis Metropolitan police officers.

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Activist Tamika D. Mallory penned a letter to NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre criticizing the organization for not publicly defending Philando Castile.

Dr. Jerome Adams, an anesthesiologist, is currently Indiana's health commissioner.

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to change the name of a section of Rodeo Road to Obama Boulevard.

In the ongoing battle for clean water in Flint, Michigan, state officials on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the city on charges of "endangering public health."

A 78-year-old man died from injuries he sustained in the collision.

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The Nation of Islam has added its two cents to the wide-ranging debate about children vaccinations.

The Confederate emblem in Mississippi's flag symbolizes White supremacy and violates the Constitution, he says.

The final Black Music Month honoree of Houston‘s Women In Music has to go to our sister of soul Solange. Solange‘s latest album A Seat At The Table spoke unapologetic and honest volumes for black women and black culture. https://twitter.com/solangeknowles/status/871579524550377472 Salute to Solange for all of her empowering work, the world can’t wait to see even more. 1. […]

A science educator who helped pioneer #HipHopEd mentored a new generation of science teachers.

Red Nation just got a hell of a lot hotter for Houston Rockets fans! According to Yahoo Sports, the Los Angeles Clippers agree to trade Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. Sign Up For Our Newsletter: Paul agreed to “opt in to the final year of his $24.2 million contract” clearing the way for the Clippers […]

The star of MTV’s Ridiculousness, Sterling “Steelo” Brim, had a tragic loss recently. According to TMZ, his 3-year-old nephew drowned in his swimming pool on Friday morning. https://twitter.com/LatestCelebNew/status/879980511875280896 Police told TMZ the boy was roaming around Brim’s North Hollywood backyard when adults weren’t looking and he fell into the pool. It’s not known how long he […]