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Longtime Chronicle Scribe Steve Holsey, the ‘Dean of Documenting Detroit,’ Dies at 77

by Aaron Foley, Michigan Chronicle editor at large Steve Holsey, a veteran journalist who began writing for the Michigan Chronicle in his teens and would...

This Week In Black History October 7-15, 2026

WILLIAM STILL • October 7 1821—One of the most prominent Blacks in the Underground Railroad, William Still, is born near Bedford, Mass. The “Underground Railroad” was...

‘What’s The Point Of This?’: Black Leaders Question Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution

Black public figures are criticizing the Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s December 3 execution, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the decision.

The 2026 Midterm Elections Are Coming: Here’s What Voters Need To Know

The 2026 midterm elections are approaching. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls and casting your ballot.

‘We Are Ready’: NAACP Launches Voter Protection Hub Ahead Of Midterms

The NAACP is launching a voter protection hub on October 24 to investigate reports of voter intimidation and suppression and connect voters with legal assistance ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Barack Obama Endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms For Georgia Governor

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor Thursday (October 8), praising her record as Atlanta mayor and highlighting her campaign plans on health care, costs and education.

HUD Investigates Wells Fargo Over Programs To Boost Black Homeownership

The federal agency is investigating whether Wells Fargo’s efforts to increase Black homeownership violated the Fair Housing Act.

Ben Jealous: What is the value of Ben & Jerry’s without Ben & Jerry?

 by Ben Jealous (TriceEdneyWire.com)—Jerry Greenfield quit a year ago this week, saying the company had been silenced. Now he and Ben are asking for our...

Trump Admin Blocked Gov. Wes Moore From Speaking At Maryland Event

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the Trump administration blocked him from speaking at an event highlighting a $6.6 billion Maryland investment. The White House said Moore was invited to attend as a guest.

Julianne Malveaux: The audacity of Joyce Beatty

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Standing up to a bully requires more than slogans, press releases or carefully staged outrage. It requires looking power in the face, refusing intimidation...
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