
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A jury convicted former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson on Wednesday of second-degree murder in Sonya Massey’s 2024 shooting. Massey, a mother of...

A Mississippi judge dismissed all charges against two men accused of shooting at a Black FedEx driver, citing repeated police misconduct.

David Leigh, 35, of Auburn, New York, was sentenced Friday by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Natalie S. Watson.

For over 50 years, ESSENCE has celebrated Black women as cultural architects. This year’s honorees continue that legacy by reshaping boardrooms, arenas, and industries — on...

A new documentary airing tonight reframes the DC Sniper case through the lens of domestic abuse, revealing chilling motives behind the 2002 attacks.

A Texas teen is alive today thanks to his mother’s swift actions after noticing something was wrong.

The film revisits the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Sean Bell, who was killed by undercover NYPD officers just hours before his wedding.

Known for his seven-week winning streak on BET’s “106 & Park” in 2001, Posta Boy helped elevate battle rap to national prominence.

Federal authorities are investigating a string of arsons in Georgia, as a potential hate crime.

South Carolina man Travis Douglas was diagnosed with breast cancer at 46 years old, now he encourages men to prioritize their health.