Democrat Wes Moore has made history in Maryland as the state's first Black governor. He is only the third Black governor elected in the country.
The Supreme Court has denied former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger's appeal over her murder conviction in the shooting death of Botham Jean.
Pioneering New York rapper Hurricane G has died at the age of 52.
Ye can't sell White Lives Matter shirts or merchandise because two Black radio hosts and activists own the trademark.
Late actress, singer, and civil rights activist Lena Horne has become the first Black woman to have a Broadway theater named in her honor.
Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, has died after being shot early Tuesday in Houston, Texas.
Two men who were exonerated in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X will receive a $36 million settlement from the city of New York, officials announced.
Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts, one of New York City's most prominent religious and civil rights leaders, has died.
15-year-old Jaheim McMillan was shot and killed by Gulfport, Missi. police on Oct. 6.
Brittney Griner has lost her appeal on her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession in Russia.
