By Word in Black On the same night Michelle Obama and Kendrick Lamar were celebrated at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, a reporter for Word In Black quietly made history of her own. On Feb. 23, Anissa Durham won the inaugural Outstanding Literary Work – Journalism award for “On Borrowed Time,” her nine-part investigation into […]
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Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against 47th president
U.S. Rep. Al Green has filed articles of impeachment against President Trump, citing the administration’s disregard for judicial orders and moral unfitness, while warning of authoritarian overreach. This marks a renewed Democratic effort amid past impeachments and ongoing legal battles involving Trump, though it remains uncertain whether a vote will occur in the Republican-controlled House.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap’s ‘bad boy’
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a federal trial beginning May 5 on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, with prosecutors alleging he used his fame and businesses to abuse women over decades, while his defense argues the encounters were consensual.
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Women join newsrooms in growing numbers, but few rise to leadership
While women are making strides in U.S. newsrooms, they still remain underrepresented in leadership roles, with only 24 percent of top editors being women, despite women making up 40 percent of journalists.
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Target hit with class action lawsuit over DEI policies and stock decline
Target Corp. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its DEI initiatives led to a 22% plunge in its shares and a $15.7 billion loss in market value, despite its defense of the programs.
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Opinion: Black Vote, Black Power: What do we do now? 10 Action steps for the next 4 years
Keith Boykin outlines 10 action steps to stay engaged, make a difference, and protect Black America’s rights and interests in the face of a dangerous and divisive political environment.
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Obama’s Challenge to Black Men: Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lies
Obama is asking all men, including Black men, to rethink our relationship with women in positions of power, and to reevaluate our understanding of manhood.
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Top 10 ways to be a better Black voter
Keith Boykin urges African-Americans to become better voters by getting informed, verifying information, voting, attending local government meetings, volunteering, donating, supporting organizations, lobbying elected officials, running for office, and starting a PAC.
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Black Vote, Black Power: Kamala Harris’ time has come
Kamala Harris delivered a powerful convention speech that united Democrats and banished the ghosts of past failed candidates, while also laying out her vision for America based on freedom and American power as a force for good.
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Trump challenges Biden, teases VP selection upon return to campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on July 9 with a televised rally in Florida, challenging President Biden to a debate and a game of golf, while denying involvement with Project 2025.
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Deluge of deceit highlighted the 2024 presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump lied about various topics during the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election, while President Joe Biden criticized his performance and highlighted his past disrespect for veterans.
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CNN faces backlash for excluding Black-owned media from presidential debate coverage
CNN has been criticized for denying media credentials to every Black-owned media outlet, including those based in Atlanta, sparking outrage and accusations of systemic exclusion in a predominantly Black city.