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After a $20 million renovation, the Malcolm X College West Campus is reopening on Madison Street, featuring a new community center and increased capacity for local students.

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    Malcolm X College West Campus Reopens After $20 Million Renovation, Watch the Celebration Live

    After a $20 million renovation, the Malcolm X College West Campus is reopening on Madison Street, featuring a new community center and increased capacity for local students.

    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.

    Chicago’s Weekend Lineup Brings Races, Arts, Halloween Fun and Street Closures

    Chicagoans should prepare for a busy weekend featuring lakefront races, a downtown arts festival, and a neighborhood Halloween block party that will bring street closures and increased traffic.

    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.

    Illinois Made Program: Chef Dominique Leach Celebrates Black Culinary Culture Through Lexington Betty Smokehouse and Inspires the Next Generation

    Who leaves a restaurant with a piece of saucy rib tip still in their mouth as they drive away? Marshelle did.  Located at 756 E....

    Nolan Wells’ Friends Discussed Police Questioning, Funeral In Private Messages

    A 292-page analysis of Nolan Wells’ cellphone revealed private messages in which his friends reacted to his disappearance and death, discussed potential police questioning and addressed online accusations of a cover-up.

    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.
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