July 24, 2026
Black Man Killed By Madison Cop Identified As Protests Around the City Continue To Intensify
Source: Scott Olson / GettyThe man who was shot and killed by a police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, this week has been identified, and he was a homeless Black and Latino man with a criminal record, which, of course, means racist white conservatives are expecting that anyone but them cares about hi
July 24, 2026
3 US Airports Opting Into Privatized Security Screenings
Source: Al Drago / GettyIn the latest instance of President Donald Trump trying to privatize the federal government, three U.S. airports have announced they will be opting into a program that places control of security screenings with private security companies. The New York Times reports that the T
July 24, 2026
Keke Palmer announces she’s receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in emotional post
Keke Palmer attends the World Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ “The Pickup” at Regal LA Live on July 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Keke Palmer has announced she’s receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sharing the news in an emotional video dedicate
July 24, 2026
Protestors interrupt press conference following viral video of fatal police shooting in Madison
MADISON, WISCONSIN – JULY 23: People attend a vigil at the intersection where Corey Ruiz was shot and killed yesterday by a Madison Police officer on July 23, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Ruiz was killed following a brief altercation with police during which police reported he brandished a knife. (Ph
July 24, 2026
‘Inartful comparison’: USA Today columnist addresses invoking Emmett Till in Caitlin Clark story
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JULY 22: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball while defended by Nell Angloma #33 of the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 22, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or
July 24, 2026
SC hasn’t elected a Democratic governor since 1998. Jermaine Johnson hopes to change that and make history
HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 26: Gubernatorial candidate Rep. Jermaine Johnson (D-Richland) shares a laugh while waiting in line to vote on the first day of early voting at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center on May 26, 2026 in Hopkins, South Carolina. As voters cast early ballots across the s
July 24, 2026
Why Mara Brock Akil hopes Black men read ‘The Revelation of Dionne Daphne,’ the book that’s sending Black women to get tested for STIs
Mara Brock Akil. The Revelation of Dionne Daphne. (Photo credit: Getty Images) In this exclusive interview, Mara Brock Akil opens up about her debut novel, “The Revelation of Dionne Daphne” Long before Mara Brock Akil was an acclaimed television creator, she was a journalism student at Northwestern
07/05/2026
Opinion | She Didn’t Say a Word.
She didn’t say a word.She didn’t have to.On America’s 250th birthday, a young Black woman sat alone on a Washington Metro train while dozens of masked members of Patriot Front surrounded her. Confederate flags. Matching uniforms. Covered faces. Independence Day.If there was ever a photograph that ca
04/04/2026
Opinion: My Growing Theology of Grief…
I have a relative who sends inspiration and prayers to a group of folks every day. I’m humbled and honored to be included in these as many times they have helped me get out of bed or have something positive and loving in my spirit before I attempt rest.Today, the image sent said “Holy Saturday…In si
04/04/2026
Opinion: What We Have Done with King
EDITORIAL NOTE: Black News Alerts is committed to advancing the culture and causes of Black people globally. We feel that it is our innate responsibility to provide accurate, informative and vetted coverage to our readers, subscribers and viewers. After an internal review of this content and unani
10/29/2025
Wronged for 43 Years, Still Not Free — The Double Injustice of Subu Vedam
For 43 years, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam sat behind bars in Pennsylvania — convicted of a 1980 murder for which new evidence now proves he did not pull the trigger. He emerged, at age 64, a freed man only to be snatched by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and handed a fresh fight: one that thr

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