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Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson passes away at 75, leaving a musical legacy spanning decades of cherished love songs.

Reporting on losses in Black culture, honoring legacies, and navigating grief and resilience.

On Monday, a jury found 61-year-old Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murdering Cyrus Carmack-Belton, who was accused of stealing water from the Shell gas station Chow owns

It remains to be seen what impact the ruling may have for former FBI head James Comey, who’s facing charges for posting a picture that read “86 47.”

Sybil Wilkes covers key issues: primaries shaping policy, California races, minimum wage battles, Kennedy Center ruling, tax tips, and Michael Jackson biopic success.

Baltimore recorded a 23% drop in homicides through the first five months of 2026. Carjackings, robberies, burglaries, and auto thefts also declined, according to city data.

Maryland's new AI Ready Schools Act is now in effect, requiring statewide guidelines for artificial intelligence use in K-12 schools and preparing students for future careers.

A federal investigation has put Uncle Nearest under court control, with a receiver signing a letter of intent to sell the brand’s assets to an unnamed investment firm with Black ownership and leadership. The prospective buyer plans to maintain the brand’s workforce, strengthen sales and distribution, and honor the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the […]

Sybil Wilkes delivers trusted news on key issues impacting the Black community, from Supreme Court rulings to rising inflation.

A 1978 accidental child death is reopened as a homicide after a confession decades later reveals a UK woman actually abused her stepdaughter.

NYC socialist mayor launches 'government efficiency' commission, drawing comparisons to Elon Musk's DOGE but with a focus on helping people.

Multiple fights disrupted John Marshall High School’s graduation Wednesday, leading to several detentions and increased security for upcoming ceremonies.