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Much has changed, but a lot has stayed the same since tragedy unfolded a year ago at "Mother" Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

The President and First Lady wrote a letter that will be given to Ali's family by White House Senior Advisor, Valerie Jarrett.

When it comes to Bill and Hillary Clinton conspiracy theories abound simply because of the family’s ability to endure scandal after scandal. How else could they survive if it weren’t for a dollop of deceit, murder, and greed? NewsOne has gathered five Clinton conspiracies that were unproven and denied, yet live on because…the internet. Many have resurfaced […]

Florida prosecutors revealed that a grand jury found enough evidence to charge Raja with manslaughter by culpable negligence and attempted first-degree murder with a firearm.

Desegregation has stalled, showing growing disparities - especially for poor Black and Hispanic students.

A survey found that students brought more than 185 guns to school so far for this academic year. The group that conducted the survey laments that there's no federal gun safety law in place.

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It came as no surprise to some African-Americans this week when news broke that a former aide to President Richard M. Nixon developed anti-drug policies that targeted Black people.

He found a concrete spot on Sesame Street as Mr. Handford, who ran Hooper's Store on the show from 1990 to 1998. Fans took to Twitter to offer condolences to the beloved actor. The post “Sesame Street” Actor David Smyrl Dead At 80 appeared first on NewsOne.

Bob Adelman, widely known for his photography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, has died at the age of 85, NPR reports. The post Famed Civil Rights Photographer Bob Adelman Dead At 85 appeared first on NewsOne.

Sharapova admitted to failing a drug test via her use of a formally legal substance and claims she did not know that the substance was forbidden. The post Maria Sharapova Fails Drug Test, Faces Possible Two-Year Ban From Tennis appeared first on NewsOne.

Gil Hill, former Detroit City Council President and actor who played Eddie Murphy's no-nonsense boss in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise has passed away, The New York Times reports. The post Gil Hill, Former Detroit Detective & “Beverly Hills Cop” Actor, Dies At 84 appeared first on NewsOne.

The backlash against Beyonce's new single "Formation" has hit a new high as critics plan to take their distaste for the Black pride track to the streets. The post Protesters Plan To #BoycottBeyonce Over Super Bowl Performance appeared first on NewsOne.