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Georgia Fort, a Minnesota journalist, was arrested for covering a protest and reflects on the importance of the Black press in keeping the U.S. honest about its history and standing up to power.

Jeremy Fears Jr. has shown both maturity and hotheadedness this season for Michigan State, leading the nation in assists per game while also being called out for dangerous plays, but Tom Izzo has been there to support him and help him grow as a player.

Henrietta Lacks' estate has finalized a settlement with Novartis, concluding a legal dispute that alleged the pharmaceutical giant benefited from a racially biased medical system that exploited Black patients. Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, have been instrumental in numerous scientific advancements, revolutionizing modern medicine.

The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad, and a proposed eight-story building next door could put the museum in danger.

Miles Caton, a 21-year-old Brooklyn native, stars in the best picture nominee "Sinners" as Sammie Moore, a preacher's son who resists the pull of his father in favor of a life devoted to the blues, and has won numerous awards for his performance.

Black women are paying close attention to this year's Oscars, as the portrayals of Black women in two leading Best Picture contenders, "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," have sparked conversations about the cultural influence of how Black women are depicted on screen and how it shapes policy debates, funding decisions, and whose pain gets taken seriously.

Black women are paying close attention to the Oscars this year, as the portrayals of Black women in two leading Best Picture contenders, "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," have sparked conversations about the cultural influence of how Black women are depicted on screen and the impact it has on policy decisions.

Malik Hall, a former Michigan State basketball player, had to flee the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, and was guided by his league to safety in Serbia.

Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden, along with other notable figures, paid tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at a public funeral, celebrating his life and legacy of fighting for equality and justice.

A recent NC State study found that Black young adults who use the internet almost constantly face significant levels of online racism, leading them to turn to digital mental health tools to cope.