Rap icon Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC was spotted on the scene of a Los Angeles car crash.

Black early voting is increasing across Southern states, with Houston communities seeing significant turnout gains amid economic concerns and ongoing voting rights battles.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is seeking to become the second Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Illinois, aiming to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin in the November 3 election.

From poor decisions that got themselves killed, to just not being all that smart, these Black horror film characters had us looking bad!

Chicago voters will cast ballots on an advisory referendum concerning gunshot detection technology as the city prepares to launch a new testing pilot in six police districts.

The 2026 midterms feature key races that could shape control of Congress and governor’s offices, make history for Black candidates and influence policies affecting Black communities nationwide.

The 2026 midterms could shape Black Americans’ access to health care, voting rights, public education, affordable housing and economic opportunities. Here’s how key races and candidates’ policy proposals could affect Black communities.

Federal prosecutors are fighting efforts to unseal the search warrant used at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home, arguing that releasing the records could compromise an ongoing investigation. An Obama-appointed judge is overseeing the dispute.

Over the last month, the Chicago Better Together Breast Cancer Disparities Think Tank has called this community to action, to improve and elevate survivorship...

Retired NYPD detective Victor Romero has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of Koran Irvine during an alleged road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge.

Living Fresh Market in Forest Park is celebrating its fifth anniversary, marking a milestone for Black-owned businesses and food access in the community.

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV made history this week by becoming the first sitting pontiff to cast a mail-in ballot in a U.S. midterm election from Vatican City.