Atlanta, Georgia – A recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a significant decrease in maternal deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year. The maternal mortality rate fell from 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.3 per 100,000 in 2022. Despite this improvement, Black women still … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A recent study led by researchers at Penn State University has revealed alarming trends in overdose death rates in the United States between 2012 and 2021. The study, which analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Census Bureau, focused on investigating the demographic characteristics of over half … Read more
Chicago, IL – The Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter leader who was found responsible for a violent attack on a police officer. The incident occurred during a protest in which the officer was injured by a brick thrown by the protester. The Court’s decision upholds the lower … Read more
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter organizer who was held responsible for a violent incident involving a police officer at a protest he had arranged. Civil rights activist Deray Mckesson was sued by an unnamed Baton Rouge officer, referred to as “John Doe,” for … Read more
Sevastopol, Crimea – Multiple explosions rocked occupied Sevastopol on Saturday evening, with reports suggesting that the target may have been the Black Sea Fleet (BSF) communications center. According to open-source intelligence (OSINT) experts, the attack appeared to have hit a crucial Russian military installation in the region. The incident unfolded around 10:00 p.m., as social … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – Former Mississippi deputies faced the consequences of their actions in court as a federal judge handed down prison sentences for their involvement in torturing two Black men during a heinous incident. Christian Dedmon, 29, received a sentence of 40 years in prison, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, was sentenced to 17.5 years. The … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. – Two former Mississippi deputies received prison sentences on Wednesday from a federal judge for their involvement in a heinous act of breaking into a home and torturing two Black men. Christian Dedmon, aged 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, while Daniel Opdyke, aged 28, received a 17 1/2-year sentence. U.S. … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – Two former deputies from Rankin County wept in court as they faced sentencing for their involvement in a horrific case of police brutality and racial violence. Christian Dedmon, 29, received a 40-year sentence, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, was sentenced to 17.5 years for their roles in torturing two Black men during a … Read more
Indianapolis, IN – A tragic incident unfolded at a 7-Eleven in Indianapolis, where a Black man was fatally shot by an employee during a dispute over the use of the bathroom. The victim, identified as a local resident with no criminal record, was shot in the head, leading to his untimely death. The altercation reportedly … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – Black Maternal Health Week, observed annually from April 11-17, aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black pregnant women in the United States. Pregnancy-related deaths remain a significant issue in the country, with hundreds of individuals perishing during pregnancy or postpartum each year. Shockingly, over 80% of these deaths are … Read more