Uber, Lyft to cover legal fees of drivers affected by Texas abortion law
Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft announced Friday that they will cover any legal fees that their drivers could face due to the new anti-abortion law that went into effect in…
Facebook issues apology after A.I. categorizes Black men as ‘primates’
Facebook has apologized after a video featuring Black men was classified as a video featuring “primates” by the social network’s artificial intelligence software, the latest of several examples of anti-Black…
Police are exaggerating the number of officers leaving service
Police officials across the country have consistently reiterated the same claim since the Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020: Droves of American police officers are quitting the force amid…
The Beyhive celebrates Beyoncé’s 40th birthday
Today, on the birthday of one of the most talented performers in the music industry, Beyoncé Knowles, we celebrate 40-years of excellence and Black girl magic. Queen Bey, born September…
Tunisia, Ivory Coast win to advance to AfroBasket final
Naturalized citizen Matt Costello had 17 points and 12 rebounds to help Ivory Coast beat Senegal 75-65 to advance to the final of the African basketball championship against defending champion…
Hurricane Ida Slams Northeast Causing Massive Flooding and Power Outages • EBONY
The residual effects of Hurricane Ida slammed the Northeast with a combination of tornadoes, torrential rainfall, and massive flooding throughout the region, the Associated Press reports. On Wednesday night, reports…
‘Mu’ Variant Being Monitored By WHO • EBONY
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Five Louisiana-Based Organizations to Support in the Wake of Hurricane Ida • EBONY
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Former District Attorney in Ahmaud Arbery Case Indicted for Misconduct • EBONY
A former Georgia prosecutor involved in the case of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing was indicted on charges of misconduct for allegedly using her position to protect the men who chased and…
Minister Who Married R. Kelly and Aaliyah Takes The Stand, Plus Another Accuser Reluctantly Testifies • EBONY
The minister who officiated the wedding of R. Kelly and a teenaged Aaliyah was summoned to speak in public for the first time, according to CNN. Nathan Edmond, an ordained…