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BRONX, New York — New York police officers fatally shot a black man in his Bronx apartment in April 2019 after a taser failed to subdue him. Sixteen months later the Bronx District Attorney announced […]

ST AUGUSTINE, Florida — The little-known story of the ‘”Golden 13,” the U.S. Navy’s first black commissioned officers, is chronicled in two oral histories, one compiled by historian and retired naval officer Paul Stillwell; the […]

Arguably one of our generation’s best fighters, undefeated (26-0) welterweight boxing champion Errol Spence Jr. was riding high after defeating Shawn Porter in 2019. He couldn’t have known he was on a path that nearly […]

R&B legend Donell Jones wants his fans to know he’s no longer in the clutches of debt, addiction, a smoking habit and other vices that affected him throughout his career. His new album “100% free!” […]

FRESNO, California—Firefighters in California minimized the damage caused by a huge blaze at an abandoned property occasionally used by homeless people. The Fresno Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the […]

PASCO COUNTY, Florida— Recently released footage shows a police dog chasing down a suspected carjacker and tackling the man to the ground. The incident took place in Pasco County, Florida, on Nov. 13 and was […]

CONWAY, Arkansas—An Arkansas police officer is being commended for his bravery after risking his own life to rescue two people and a dog from a house that was on fire. The Conway Police Department shared […]

Lenny Williams launched his solo career in 1974 with “Pray for the Lion.” In April 2020, a full 46 years later, he’s still making records. His latest studio album, “Fine,” is his 18th. Few recording […]