National

Major 911 outages were reported in 4 states, leaving millions unable to contact authorities Wednesday night. These outages were reported in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas. Law enforcement officials say so far there’s no indication that the outages were caused by a cyberattack or other malicious act. NBC reports, While the Federal Communications Commission […]

Danielle Johnson allegedly stabbed her boyfriend Jaelen Allen Chaney to death before pushing her children out of a moving car onto a highway. The post Astrology Influencer’s Murder-Suicide Draws Attention To Black Women And Mental Health Awareness appeared first on NewsOne.

Lunchables are one of the most convenient lunch options for the kiddies but it may also be one of the worst! According to Consumer Reports, prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers reportedly contain concerning levels of lead and sodium.  A registered dietitian at Consumer Reports said, “There’s a lot to be concerned about in […]

The Protect Black Women and Girls Act would establish a task force to examine the circumstances and encounters of Black women and girls across various sectors including housing, healthcare and labor. The post Explaining The Legislation: What Is The Protect Black Women And Girls Act? appeared first on NewsOne.

National

WASHINGTON — President Biden wants an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. That’s what Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today during a phone call. The call came after an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers earlier this week. He also called the recent airstrikes “unacceptable.” Biden said it’s essential to stabilize […] The post President Biden Calls for Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

The Black Southern Women’s Collaborative (BSWC) is a network and advocacy organization committed to empowering Black women serving as executive directors in the Southern United States. The post How The Black Southern Women’s Collaborative Is Giving ‘A Voice To The ‘Purposely Ignored’ appeared first on NewsOne.

In late 2021, Donald Trump and Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced the company would be launching the former president’s Truth Social platform. It was supposed to be the future of conservative social media—a digital gathering place for right-wingers to spread white nationalist nonsense in a white nationalist echo chamber without getting banned like […] The post Is This Your Business King? Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ Platform Causes Trump Media Stock To Plummet appeared first on NewsOne.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

TSU has been subjected to incredible levels of scrutiny–which bore no fruit—and wrongfully labeled as financially reckless.  The post Attack On HBCUs: Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Calls Out ‘Bait-And-Switch’ At Tennessee State University appeared first on NewsOne.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says President Joe Biden is a bigger threat to democracy than Donald Trump because of social media bans. The post RFK Jr. Says Joe Biden Is A Bigger Threat To Democracy Than Donald Trump. Here’s Why He’s Wrong appeared first on NewsOne.

Education

After going test optional, the Ivy League and MIT had more racial and economic diversity than ever before. The post Will Returning To Standardized Tests For Colleges Hinder Student Diversity? appeared first on NewsOne.

As we've completed the first quarter of 2024 and begin Black Women History Month Black, here are a few Black women who have made positive monumental moments in history around the world so far this year!

A source claimed that Essence Magazine owner Richelieu Dennis was the mystery buyer, but the businessman has not confirmed the news. The post Who Really Bought Revolt TV From Diddy? Here’s Everything We Know appeared first on NewsOne.