DR. RACHEL POOLE, in this undated photo, was one of the first African American students admitted into Pitt’s nursing program in 1943. (Photo courtesy Adriene Dilworth) Nearly three-quarters of a...

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DR. RACHEL POOLE, in this undated photo, was one of the first African American students admitted into Pitt’s nursing program in 1943. (Photo courtesy...

Nas, Mamdani Talk Keeping NYC ‘Home’ Of Hip-Hop

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Nas discussed hip-hop’s roots, the new Bronx School of Hip Hop and the importance of keeping New York a place where the culture can continue to thrive.

Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest person to endure a failed execution

Spike Lee was restrained by staff at Yankee Stadium after a fan reportedly filmed him eating and questioned him about Palestine before a Yankees game.

New York AG Letitia James Takes Over Reopened Cornell Rape Investigation

Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the reopened Cornell sexual assault investigation.

‘Gay, Black [Slur]’: GOP Lawmaker Accused Of Racist, Homophobic Attack On Malcolm Kenyatta

Pennsylvania Black and LGBTQ leaders are calling for Republican state Rep. Aaron Bernstine’s resignation after he allegedly called openly gay Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta a homophobic racial slur at a Harrisburg bar.

Responsible AI Development Requires a Seat at the Table for Black America

By Tim King When I play poker and go all-in, I may be holding pocket aces. Other times, I’m bluffing. Either way, all of my...

Botham Jean’s Killer Granted Parole 7 Years After His Murder

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has been granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for killing her neighbor, Botham Jean. Jean’s family opposed her release.

Spike Lee Restrained At Yankees Game After Fan Questions Him About Palestine

Spike Lee was restrained by staff at Yankee Stadium after a fan reportedly filmed him eating and questioned him about Palestine before a Yankees game.
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