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Here’s What We Know About Justin Robinson’s Fatal Police Shooting

Photo: GoFundMe Activists are calling for justice in the death of Justin Robinson, a 26-year-old violence interrupter who was killed by D.C police, CNN reports. Robinson, 26, was fatally shot on Sept. 1 after police responded to reports of a car cr...

Unveiling the Extraordinary: “BEYOND THE DOOR” Stage Play Promises a Theatrical Revolution

The Beverly Arts Center proudly presents& BEYOND THE DOOR, a transformative stage play directed by the nine-time Jeff Award recipient E Faye Butler. The show, which will debut Sept. 13-15, 2024, is a story that reflects the raw and personal story...

Biden Hosting First-Of-Its-Kind Black Excellence Brunch At White House

Photo: Getty Images President Joe Biden is bringing brunch and Black excellence to the White House. According to reports, Biden is set to host a “Brunch in Celebration of Black Excellence” on the South Lawn at the White House. The first...

JPMorganChase Helps Expand Access to Affordable Housing in Chicago’s South and West Sides with Multimillion Dollar Commitment

& Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins Kevin Goldsmith, managing director of community development tax credits and intermediaries lending at JPMorganChase (left), at a press conference on Sept. 10, 2024 announcing the firm has committed a new $1...

IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Soul Icon Frankie Beverly Passes Away at 76

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of the soul, R&B, and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news in a dev...

41st Annual UNCF Chicago Walk for Education Celebrates Major Success

Many gathered at Burnham Park for a day of walking, running, and biking to support historically Black colleges and universities (Photo Credits: Ronnita Dumas). Chicago’s Burnham Park was filled with energy and enthusiasm on Saturday, Sept. 7, a...

Springfield Haitians Face Racist Attacks Following Trump, Vance Comments

Photo: Getty Images Haitian families in Springfield, Ohio say they are under attack following false claims spread by former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance. According to the Haitian Times, some Haitian families kept their child...

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Sybil Haydel Morial

Terry B. Jones Data News Weekly Publisher Last week we saw the passing of a great New Orleanian and American. Sybil Haydel Morial, the matriarch of one of New Orleans’ most iconic political families died at the age of 91. Sybil Haydel Morial, w...

Rally Empowers Local Students to Make Impact in their Communities

#foogallery-gallery-13625 .fg-image { width: 699px; } Prev 1of8 Next Story and Photos by Shawniece Mitchell Data News Weekly Contributor Local high school students attending InspireNOLA...

Predictions for the Black and Gold in their Quest to Reach Super Bowl 2025

Dominik Reimonenq Data News Weekly Contributor Saints Coach Dennis Allen and Saints Quarterback Derek Carr are hoping to make magic this year, but not all the Saints fans are convinced. The Who Dat Nation is in what many are describing as a weak NFC...

Rep. Troy Carter Urges Congress to Replenish FEMA Disaster Relief Fund

Data News Staff Edited Report Last week Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) sent a bipartisan letter to House leadership and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging Congressional Action to replenish FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). Reps....

Fearless Fund Settles DEI Attack In Court, Shuts Down Grant For Black Women In Business

The Fearless Fund will end its grant program for Black women in business. On Sept. 11, Fearless Fund settled a lawsuit that claimed the organization violated the 1866 Civil Rights Act which prohibits the use of race in making contracts. The original...

Black Fire Brigade Honors 9/11 Heroes, Inspires Future Firefighters

At a commemorative 9/11 Bell Ringing Ceremony, the Black Fire Brigade paid tribute to the sacrifices of Black firefighters, including 12 FDNY Vulcan Society members who perished during the attacks (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders). The Black Fire Bri...

Prison Reform Experts, Advocates to Gather in Chicago for Conference on Parole System Reform

In a country where over two million people are incarcerated, the United States continues to face scrutiny for its broken parole systems, which have become a major contributor to mass incarceration. To tackle this pressing issue, advocates, legal expe...

Hurricane Francine Could Produce Life-Threatening Storm Surge: Report

Photo: Getty Images Hurricane Francine is approaching landfall in Louisiana. On Wednesday (Sept. 11) evening, Hurricane Francine is expected to hit Louisiana landfall as a Category 1 with winds of 90 mph, CNN reports. The hurricane’s strong w...