A teenager died after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Florida, which the park advertised at the “world’s tallest free-standing drop tower.”
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Miami Beach is setting a spring break curfew. Is it ‘heavy-handed’ or a matter of public safety?
Large crowds, the presence of guns and a perception that “anything goes” is making spring break more dangerous in Miami Beach, the city’s mayor says.
Hate groups declined in 2021, but fringe ideology is a ‘powerful force’ shaping US politics, SPLC warns
The Southern Poverty Law Center found hate groups were less active 2021 but partly due to extremist ideas becoming more mainstream.
Ukraine creates ‘IT army’ of civilians to hack Russian websites, ‘fight on the cyber front’
Ukraine is creating a volunteer “IT army” to hack Russian websites after facing a series malware and denial of service attacks.
An archive of Black newspapers is becoming more accessible at Howard. Here’s why it’s important.
Universities, libraries and grassroots organizations are digitizing archives and documenting online movements to highlight Black history.
Multiple crashes involving 100 vehicles shut down 30-mile stretch of I-39 in Illinois
Police urged drivers to stay off the roads after more than 100 vehicles were involved in multiple crashes amid heavy snow and wind.
This is America: We need to talk about colorism
Experts say colorism and racism are closely connected, but colorism is more nuanced. And it’s important to acknowledge the difference between them.
‘Strong Black woman’ myth is hurting the mental health of African American women, author says
Author Marita Golden talks about her new book, the consequences of the Strong Black Woman syndrome and how Black woman can prioritize self-care.
In trial of officers in George Floyd’s death, was it their duty to intervene?
Former officers Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao didn’t stop Derek Chauvin. Experts say training and police culture are to blame.
‘Didn’t even give him a chance’: Minneapolis police ‘executed’ Amir Locke during no-knock raid, family says
Minneapolis police footage has reignited criticism over the use of no-knock warrants after it showed officers fatally shooting Amir Locke.