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Deontae and Deontrae Wright, 17-year old twin brothers, are both graduating with the highest honors at Scott High School in Toldeo, Ohio this year. Deontae, with a 4.5 GPA, was named the school’s class of 2019 Valedictorian while Deontrae, who earned a 4.4 GPA, trailed closely behind his twin as …

Photo: Jeff Kowalsky (Getty Images) After a week of foolery in the process of certifying Michigan’s election results, which show the state going for decisively for President-elect Joe Biden over incumbent President Trump, Black Detroiters are fighting back against what they see as an attempt to disenfranchise them. On Friday, …

Words about hope in grief “A close friend of the publisher at New Directions unexpectedly lost her husband of 25 years. The pain and loss she felt was totally devastating, as if an enormous wave had crashed over her and she could find no way to surface. Her despair seemed …

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Many were shocked to learn about the passing of Ben Watkins, a popular contestant on the Fox show MasterChef Junior. He died at 14 years old after a bout with cancer. Now it is being reported that famous chef Gordan Ramsey donated $50,000 to help Watkins with his treatments. According …

0 image: BlackNews.com Ethan Hill, a 10-year old boy from Alabama, is being applauded for his efforts of giving back to the community by helping the homeless. He recently purchased 100 sleeping bags and food for the homeless in Birmingham. For two years, Ethan has been helping the homeless every …

Bobby Brown is ‘devastated’ following the death of his son Bobby Brown Jr. earlier this week. The 28-year-old was found in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday (Nov. 18) after the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a medical emergency. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Speaking with TMZ …

Rev. Greg DrumwrightPhoto: Logan Cyrus (Getty Images) Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. After officers from the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office in Graham, North Carolina deployed pepper spray on men, women, and children marching to the polls during early voting last month, the sheriff’s office now says it …

Vanessa Bryant lost Kobe and Gianna Bryant nearly ten months ago in a tragic helicopter crash. While Bryant has rarely spoken out publicly; she clearly has a good circle around her, including her best friend La La Anthony. In an interview with PEOPLE, Anthony reveals the two are constantly in …