8 Inmates Have Died This Year At Mississippi State Penitentiary
On Wednesday, Thomas Lee, 49, was found hanging in his cell, making him the 8th death at Parchman since the year has begun.
White Supremacist Group Wanted Virginia Gun Rally To Spark Civil War
Patrik Jordan Mathews hoped a gun rally in Virginia earlier this week would start a "full-blown civil war".
PSA Honoring Botham Jean To Air During Super Bowl
The PSA is the result of a partnership between the Botham Jean Foundation and the NFL, detailing the "human cost of police brutality."
Martin Luther King III Speaks About His Father’s Legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s son, Martin Luther King III, waxes poetic about his father’s foresight
Dawn Freeman's Mission To Help Returning Citizens Restart Their Lives
The CEO of the Securus Foundation spoke to ESSENCE about the importance of uplifting the members of our community who are returning home post-incarceration.
NY Parents To Sue School District Over 'Monkey Do' Photo
A notice of claim signaled the parents' intent to sue Longwood Central School District for $12 million, over the problematic photo.
House Votes To Restrict Trump's War Powers Against Iran
The President, speaking at a rally in Ohio on Thursday, mocked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying she's "not operating with a full deck."
Deval Patrick Says He Isn't 'Too Late' For The Many Voters Still Deciding
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick isn't as concerned as the politicos and pundits are about his late entry to the 2020 presidential race.
Facebook Refuses To Change Political Ad Policies
The social media company, which has faced scrutiny for not checking lies in political ads on its platform, will not be updating policies.
House To Vote Thursday On Limiting Trump's War Powers Against Iran
Following the strike that killed a top Iranian general and prompted retaliation by Iran, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for a vote.
Trump Blames Obama For Iranian Missile Attack, Seeks To Impose More Economic Sanctions On Iran
The President announced that there were no American or Iraqi casualties as a result of the missile attack launched from Iran.
NYC Parents Say Teacher Compared Students To Monkeys In Photo Caption
The fallout came after the teacher wrote "Monkey Do" on a photo of Black students from a Longwood high school class trip to the Bronx Zoo.
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles At Iraqi Bases Housing U.S. Troops
President Donald Trump, who tweeted "All is well!" following the missile attacks, is expected to make a statement on Wednesday morning.
Memphis Mother Laid Off Before Christmas Is Facing Eviction
The economic downturn in Memphis has affected single mother Jessica Sumlin, who was laid off before Christmas and is now facing eviction.
43% Of Americans Approve Of Airstrike That Killed Iranian General
In a recently released HuffPost-YouGov poll, Americans were split according to party lines, on their opinions of the airstrike.
Democrat Running To Unseat Sen. Lindsey Graham Raised More Than $3.5 Million In 3 Months
Jaime Harrison's campaign claims that the fourth quarter fundraising is the most any Democratic challenger in the state has ever raised.
Dallas Police Chief Seethes After 1-Year-Old Is Fatally Shot
Police say that 1-year-old Rory Norman was killed in a targeted shooting that also injured his 20-year-old uncle.
Elizabeth Warren Questions Trump's Strike On Suleimani Ahead Of Impeachment Trial
The 2020 presidential candidate pointed out that "people are starting to ask, why now did he do this?" noting the potential start of an impeachment trial this week.
Lindsey Graham Calls Colin Kaepernick A 'Racist' Following Tweets About Iran
The former NFL quarterback criticized "American terrorist attacks against Black and Brown people,' following the killing of Iranian military leader Qassim Suleimani, leading to outrage from conservatives.