POLICY & JUSTICE — Lloyd Gilmore, 44, died in Sikeston police custody on June 10 following a physical altercation involving seven officers. Police used a Taser and hobble restraints on Gilmore, who had mental health issues and sought police help. Two autopsies were performed but his cause of death has not been released, and toxicology results remain pending. His death fuels calls for accountability in a town with a history of racial violence.
ECONOMY & WORK — Residential electricity rates have increased 18% despite Trump's promise to slash prices by 50% by July 2026, disproportionately affecting Black households, with more than 1 in 10 carrying overdue balances—three times the rate for white households. Power demand from data centers is expected to double by 2027 and quadruple by 2035. Utility executives warn blackouts could hit some regions as early as next year without investments in infrastructure.
BLACK EXCELLENCE — Edwin Raymond was sworn in on July 27 as New York City sheriff, after his appointment by Mayor Mamdani on May 29. The son of Haitian immigrants took office on the same day Temporary Protected Status expired for more than 300,000 Haitians living in the U.S. Before his appointment, Raymond served in the New York State Attorney General's Office as the nation's first social justice liaison.
Courtney McClain is challenging Rep. William Timmons in South Carolina's 4th district to become the state's first Black woman in Congress.
Rep. James Comer introduced the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act, which would require joint congressional resolution before any local tax or fee increase takes effect.
HARLEM WEEK returns August 1-16 to honor gospel legend Richard Smallwood and the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute.
Sheldon Candis's coming-of-age boxing drama 'They Fight' made its Hulu and Andscape debut July 17, directed by the Baltimore native best known for his 2012 film 'LUV.'
The U.S. has paid reparations to Rosewood massacre survivors, Chicago police torture victims, state eugenics targets, and Japanese Americans—proving the nation knows how to remediate historical wrongs.
HBCU CONNECT offers $1,000 scholarships with December 1, 2026 deadline for students attending or planning to attend HBCUs.
L'Oréal and Deed are awarding six $25,000 grants to entrepreneurs in the beauty industry through the NAACP Empowerment Programs, with applications open through April 23, 2026.
86% of administrative assistants worry about AI replacing them, but many are embracing technology to enhance rather than eliminate their positions.
On July 29, 2016, DJ Khaled released his ninth album 'Major Key,' which debuted at the Billboard 200 top spot and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
The Hall of Fame General Scholarship supports African American HBCU students on a rolling basis with awards covering food, housing, transportation, and educational expenses.
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Owned by U.S. Army Veteran Daniel Lee, Farina crafts custom pasta dishes using locally sourced, quality ingredients. Lee secured a $30K small business loan in 2023 and now serves dine-in, takeout, and delivery throughout Center City, providing employment and authentic Italian cuisine rooted in community investment.
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