Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms criticized President Donald Trump’s tariffs, citing rising casket prices as she argued that families are struggling with increasing costs.

The official release of an A$AP Rocky deep cut, a deluxe edition by Tierra Whack and Afropop by OWO highlight this week's new music roundup.

Barack Obama accused the Trump administration of targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar over her criticism of President Donald Trump, challenging the allegations behind the citizenship investigation and warning of consequences for future administrations.

Jury selection has begun in the federal hate crimes trial of Payton Gendron, the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a racially motivated shooting at a Buffalo supermarket in 2022. Gendron, who is already serving life in prison, could face the federal death penalty if convicted.

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was released from prison after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence for murdering Botham Jean. She will remain under parole supervision until 2029 and faces restrictions on travel, residency and contact with Jean’s family.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police found no evidence that racist texts exchanged by six officers affected enforcement or criminal cases. Three officers resigned, and three others face termination.

Median wealth among Black households fell 25% between 2022 and 2025, dropping to $36,800 as White, Hispanic and Asian households saw their median wealth increase, according to a new analysis of Federal Reserve data.

Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby is celebrating the dismissal of her mortgage fraud conviction, but says she still faces a fight to retain her law license. Her two federal perjury convictions remain in place.

The Trump administration is investigating whether it can revoke Rep. Ilhan Omar’s U.S. citizenship and deport her, according to The Wall Street Journal. The investigation centers on allegations involving immigration paperwork completed when Omar was a child.

Keke Palmer pressed former Vice President Kamala Harris about whether she plans to run for president again in 2028 during an appearance on Palmer’s podcast. Harris said she hasn’t decided yet, adding that Democrats must get the 2026 midterm elections right before looking ahead to 2028.

Six historically Black colleges and universities are working together to make earning a degree or professional credential more accessible through a shared online education platform.

More than half a dozen Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers have reportedly been recommended for termination or resigned after an alleged racist text thread discussed pulling over Black drivers and using force against Black residents.