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Ryan Gainer, 15, Black and autistic, was shot and killed by police in Apple Valley, California after he experienced a mental health episode and his family called 911. The post RIP Ryan Gainer: Here’s Everything We Know About California Police Killing Autistic Black Teen appeared first on NewsOne.

Grammy Award-winning group Elevation Worship announces summer tour. The tour titled, “Praise Party” will feature eight outdoor shows including here in Baltimore as part of a special summer concert series. The group will be the only Christian act. This comes on the heels of their sold-out run of Elevation Nights which ended in February and […]

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Four years after her police killing, Breonna Taylor's life continues to matter because she deserved to live. The post Breonna Taylor’s Life Mattered Because She Deserved To Live Her Life To The Fullest appeared first on NewsOne.

CHOOSING WISDOM The word wisdom is used hundreds of times in the Bible.  Time and time again, we are instructed to use good judgement, to make sound decisions, to use prudence and circumspection. King Solomon made a special point to ask God to give him wisdom throughout his time as Israel’s leader.  Because of this, […]

Sybil gives the top stories for the day including: Eric Mays' legacy in trouble, the clock is ticking on TIkTok, life's essential 8 The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Eric Mays’ Legacy in Trouble & More appeared first on Black America Web.

Anthony "Baby Gap" Walker, a core member of famed R&B/funk group The Gap Band, passed away March 4 in an Ohio hospital.

Researchers conducted a study that found students are not negatively impacted by anti-racism programs in schools. The post Study Finds No Increase In Stress Among High School Students Who Participated In Anti-Racism Program appeared first on NewsOne.

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Birthdays Courtney B. Vance, 64 Luenell, 65 Marlon Jackson, 67 Scrap Deleon, 36 (LHHATL) Andrew Young , 92 (Civil Rights activist) Mitt Romney, 77 Liza Minelli. 78 James Taylor, 76   REMEMBERING B. Smyth (1994-2022) Al Jarreau (1940-2017) Sybil Wilkes Top 5 Stories for ‘What You Need To Know:’ March 12, 2024 The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ A King Family Member Dies and More appeared first on Black America Web.

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Meet Adrianne Todman, the Deputy HUD Secretary who will be acting HUD Secretary once Marcia Fudge's resignation takes effect. The post Adrianne Todman Named Acting HUD Secretary After Marcia Fudge Announces Resignation appeared first on NewsOne.

Celebrates New Release During Multiple Book Releases and Signings Richmond, VA – March 10, 2024 –On Saturday, March 9, Sheilah Belle “The Belle” introduced the world to her new book Journey in the Journey.   The introduction took place during a special book release held at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center in Richmond, VA. […]

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Birthdays Terrence Howard, 55 Letoya Luckett, 43 (Original member of Destiny’s Child) Anthony Davis, 31 (Lakers) Jude Demorest, 32 (actress, STAR) Johnny Knoxville, 53 Paul Wall, 43 Bobby McFerrin, 74 Jimmy Iovine, 71 (Founder of Interscope records, Beats by Dre) Sybil Wilkes Top 5 Stories for ‘What You Need To Know:’ March […] The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Biden is Ready to Take on Trump & More appeared first on Black America Web.

Crime

Jemison, Alabama police delayed arresting a white driver accused of fleeing the scene of a hit and run that injured a Black woman, graphic video shows. The post Video Shows Alabama Cop Delay Arresting White Driver Who ‘Ran Over’ Black Woman In Alleged Hit-And-Run appeared first on NewsOne.