NYC Mother Fatally Shot While Pushing Baby In Stroller
The killing of 20-year-old Azsia Johnson draws attention to domestic violence and rising shooting rates in New York City.
Brittney Griner Makes First Appearance In Russian Court For Day 1 Of Ongoing Trial
The WNBA star is being charged with "large-scale transportation of drugs,” which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
Instagram And Facebook Remove Posts Offering Abortion Pills
Meta will not allow individuals to gift or sell pharmaceuticals on its social media platforms, but it will allow content that shares information on how to access abortion pills.
Harris Says She ‘Never Believed’ Trump SCOTUS Nominees Would Preserve Roe v. Wade
Harris said the administration “will do everything” within its power to defend access to abortion.
Former Minneapolis Cop Who Killed 911 Caller Released From Prison
Mohamed Noor, 36, was believed to be the first Minnesota police officer convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting. His conviction was reversed last year.
NAACP Partners With Vote.org To Mobilize Black Voters In Midterm Elections
NAACP chapters will be trained in using the site’s digital tools to help register voters ahead of November’s elections.
Louisiana Governor Signs CROWN Act Into Law
Louisiana joins at least 15 other states in passing legislation that bans discrimination based on hair texture or natural hairstyles.
Goldman Sachs’ ‘One Million Black Women’ Initiative Announces Grant Recipients
The initiative’s goal is to positively impact the lives of at least one million Black women by 2030.
Democrats Introduce ‘My Body, My Data Act’ To Limit Collection Of Reproductive Health Data
The new bill would protect the safety and privacy of people seeking reproductive health care.
Vice President Harris Launches New Task Force To Address Online Harassment And Abuse
The national task force will make recommendations that include “a focus on the nexus between online misogyny and radicalization to violence,” according to the White House.
Francia Márquez Makes History As Colombia’s First Black Vice President
The 40-year-old activist is credited with helping to mobilize young people who want to fight climate change, as well as attracting women and Black voters.
Coins Mocking Border Patrol Attack On Haitian Migrants Under Investigation
The coin, which is being sold on eBay, is inscribed with phrases like “You will be returned.”
President Biden Signs Executive Order To Combat Anti-LGBTQ State Laws
The executive order aims to ban conversion therapy while expanding vital resources for LGBTQ+ people.
Michigan Cop Charged With Murder In Death Of Patrick Lyoya Is Fired
Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in the back of the head during a traffic stop in April.
These Juneteenth Celebrations Define Black Liberation
Here are some of the largest Juneteenth events you should know about this year.
LeBron James Family Foundation To Open New Multimillion-Dollar Medical Center In Ohio
Set to open in 2023, the community health and wellness center is the latest addition to the NBA champion’s countless social initiatives.
7 Black LGBT+ Mutual Aid Groups To Support This Pride Month
Organizations are working to provide queer and trans BIPOC communities with funds for affirming healthcare, food, housing and more.
6 Members Of The Haitian Special Olympics Soccer Delegation Go Missing
The group was participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, FL. and were last seen Monday afternoon.