Median wealth among Black households fell 25% between 2022 and 2025, dropping to $36,800 as White, Hispanic and Asian households saw their median wealth increase, according to a new analysis of Federal Reserve data.

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Amber Guyger Released From Prison 7 Years After Killing Botham Jean

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was released from prison after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence for murdering Botham Jean. She will remain under parole supervision until 2029 and faces restrictions on travel, residency and contact with Jean’s family.

Police Find No Evidence Racist Texts Affected Alleged Competition To Target Black Drivers

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police found no evidence that racist texts exchanged by six officers affected enforcement or criminal cases. Three officers resigned, and three others face termination.

Black Household Wealth Plummeted 25% In Three Years, New Data Shows

Median wealth among Black households fell 25% between 2022 and 2025, dropping to $36,800 as White, Hispanic and Asian households saw their median wealth increase, according to a new analysis of Federal Reserve data.

Marilyn Mosby’s Mortgage Fraud Conviction Dismissed, Perjury Convictions Stand

Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby is celebrating the dismissal of her mortgage fraud conviction, but says she still faces a fight to retain her law license. Her two federal perjury convictions remain in place.

Trump Administration Seeks To Strip Ilhan Omar Of U.S. Citizenship: Report

The Trump administration is investigating whether it can revoke Rep. Ilhan Omar’s U.S. citizenship and deport her, according to The Wall Street Journal. The investigation centers on allegations involving immigration paperwork completed when Omar was a child.

Kamala Harris Tells Keke Palmer She Hasn’t Decided On 2028 Run

Keke Palmer pressed former Vice President Kamala Harris about whether she plans to run for president again in 2028 during an appearance on Palmer’s podcast. Harris said she hasn’t decided yet, adding that Democrats must get the 2026 midterm elections right before looking ahead to 2028.

Six HBCUs Join Forces To Expand Access To Online Education

Six historically Black colleges and universities are working together to make earning a degree or professional credential more accessible through a shared online education platform.

Officers’ Racist Texts Reveal Alleged Competition To Pull Over Black Drivers

More than half a dozen Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers have reportedly been recommended for termination or resigned after an alleged racist text thread discussed pulling over Black drivers and using force against Black residents.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Black Women Need to Know

The incidence of breast cancer in Black women has increased in recent years. Here, we look at the stats and share resources catered to us.

While Black Families Pay More for Power, Some Attorneys General Fight to Save High-Cost Coal

By Hazel Trice Edney Families across the country are opening their monthly utility bills with a growing sense of dread. Groceries cost more. Rent costs...

Sean “Diddy” Combs Reportedly Hospitalized After Head Injury in Federal Prison

Diddy was reportedly transported to a hospital after suffering a head injury while behind bars, according to sources. The circumstances surrounding the injury remain unclear, and it has not been disclosed how the Bad Boy Records founder was hurt. A representative for Combs addressed the reports in a statement to Complex. “We are aware of […]

‘Deeply Disturbing’: Black Leaders Speak Out After Raid On Ilhan Omar’s Home

Black leaders, including the Congressional Black Caucus, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Omar’s congressional colleagues, are responding after federal agents searched the congresswoman’s home ahead of the midterm elections.
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