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A relentless civil rights warrior, groundbreaking politician and humanitarian, political leaders and civil rights advocates paid tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson upon the announcement of his death on Tuesday. Born in South Carolina, Jackson marched with Martin Luther King, Jr., before establishing himself as an organizer and advocate in Chicago. Jackson founded Operation PUSH and ran for president in 1984 and 1988 by establishing a base of poor and working-class voters across racial lines — the so-called Rainbow Coalition.

Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Titan

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware February 17, 2026February 20, 2026

Jackson, 84, died Tuesday after a long illness. He leaves behind a long, complex legacy — including presidential campaigns that served as a template for former President Barack Obama.

Despite Sean Combs' decades-long status as a public figure and the subject of salacious rumors, the 50 Cent-produced documentary, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," has captivated Black America, spurring conversations about what we thought we knew about the rapper known as "Diddy." But some Black culture critics say the documentary missed an opportunity to explore misogyny, sexism, and sexual abuse in hip-hop culture.

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Is Black America Reckoning With End of Hip-Hop’s ‘Diddy Era’?

by Joseph Williams December 11, 2025December 12, 2025

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Black People Respond as U.S. Ranks Low on Global Peace Ranking

by Houston Defender September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

Malcolm Jamal Warner accidentally drowned in costa rica

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Tributes Pour in for Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Dead at 54

by Jennifer Porter Gore July 21, 2025July 29, 2025

An unidentified African American protester and LAPD officers by the Metro Detention Center in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 9, 2025.

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Justice vs. ‘Just Us’: Should Black People Care About ICE?

by Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

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REAL ID Deadline Takes Off May 7: No Compliant ID, No Flight

by The Washington Informer May 5, 2025May 6, 2025

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The End of Black Lives Matter Plaza

by Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

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