A teenager died after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Florida, which the park advertised at the “world’s tallest free-standing drop tower.”
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Miami Beach is setting a spring break curfew. Is it ‘heavy-handed’ or a matter of public safety?
Large crowds, the presence of guns and a perception that “anything goes” is making spring break more dangerous in Miami Beach, the city’s mayor says.
Hate groups declined in 2021. But SPLC warns fringe ideology is going mainstream.
The Southern Poverty Law Center found hate groups were less active 2021 but partly due to extremist ideas becoming more mainstream.
Ukraine creates ‘IT army’ of civilians to hack Russian websites, ‘fight on the cyber front’
Ukraine is creating a volunteer “IT army” to hack Russian websites after facing a series malware and denial of service attacks.
An archive of Black newspapers is becoming more accessible at Howard. Here’s why it’s important.
Universities, libraries and grassroots organizations are digitizing archives and documenting online movements to highlight Black history.
2nd teen charged in investigation that led to police killing of Amir Locke in Minneapolis
A 16-year-old was charged in connection to the homicide investigation that led to Amir Locke’s death in Minneapolis.
‘A beautiful spirit’: Hundreds set to mourn, remember Amir Locke at Thursday funeral
The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to officiate the funeral for Amir Locke, the young Black man killed by a Minneapolis SWAT team during a no-knock raid.
This is America: We need to talk about colorism
Experts say colorism and racism are closely connected, but colorism is more nuanced. And it’s important to acknowledge the difference between them.
‘Strong Black woman’ myth is hurting the mental health of African American women, author says
Author Marita Golden talks about her new book, the consequences of the Strong Black Woman syndrome and how Black woman can prioritize self-care.
‘Didn’t even give him a chance’: Minneapolis police ‘executed’ Amir Locke during no-knock raid, family says
Minneapolis police footage has reignited criticism over the use of no-knock warrants after it showed officers fatally shooting Amir Locke.