Melissa Noel
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The First Black Man Elected Mayor Of An Alabama Town Says White Town Leaders Won’t Let Him Serve
When Patrick Braxton was elected mayor of Newbern, Alabama in 2020, he became the first Black mayor of the town since it was founded 165...
Two People Arrested After Allegedly Posting KKK Recruitment Flyers Outside Of Black Churches In Tennessee
After a brief investigation, police in Columbia, Tennessee, have made two arrests after Ku Klux Klan recruitment flyers were recently discovered outside of three Black...
‘I’m An Idiot’: Jan 6. Rioter Who Stole Photo Of John Lewis From Nancy Pelosi’s Office Gets Four-Year Prison Sentence
On Friday, a self-described “idiot” who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 and stole a wallet and a framed photo of civil rights icon Rep....
Retired Memphis Cop Who Criticized Police After Tyre Nichols Killing Found Dead In Driveway Of Home
A retired Memphis police officer and military veteran who spoke out against the police officers suspected of killing Tyre Nichols has been found dead. According...
“Living A Dream”: Christopher Eubanks Is Breakout Star At 2023 Wimbledon
On Monday, Christopher Eubanks stunned the world of tennis when he beat the No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a shocking upset at Wimbledon. Before the renowned tournament began,...
Actor Hill Harper Announces U.S. Senate Run In Michigan
Actor Hill Harper announced his first run for office on Monday, joining the U.S. Senate race in Michigan. “We can all feel it: D.C. just...
Larry Nassar, Disgraced Former USA Gymnastics Team Doctor, Stabbed At A Florida Federal Prison
Larry Nassar, the disgraced former US Gymnastics doctor, was stabbed multiple times on Sunday at the US Penitentiary Coleman in Florida after an altercation with...
‘I’m Not Back, I’m Better’: Sha’Carri Richardson Wins 100m Race At U.S. Championships
Moments after her name was announced at the starting line, Sha’Carri Richardson dramatically removed her trademark orange wig and tossed it onto the track behind her. As the crowd “oohed” and...
A Seat At The Table: Senior Black Federal Government Leaders Highlight Pathways For Careers In Public Service At ESSENCE Fest
The federal government employs more than two million people, making it the nation’s largest employer. For many, however, understanding or even being aware of the...
Supreme Court Strikes Down President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
On Friday, the Supreme Court released the last of its decisions, including its highly-anticipated ruling on student loan forgiveness. The high court’s conservative supermajority ruled...