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Source: Scott Olson / Getty On Thursday, civil rights attorney Ben Crump revealed new developments and discrepancies regarding the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells. These revelations come after a grand jury declined to file criminal charges in his death earlier this week.  Crump’s office sent a statement along with several documents to NewsOne related to Nolan Wells. One of the most notable developments is the revelation that Wells’ […]

The Washington Post / David Jensen / Getty If anyone knows how formidable the college years can be, legendary athlete Michael Jordan is definitely one with insight on the topic. His pre-NBA college career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill proved to be a generational run, from his ACC Freshman of the Year title and a game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game to being named the […]

Women demonstrate during a march against gender-based violence (GBV) on September 19, 2026, in Kempton Park, South Africa. South African police are investigating the potential presence of a serial killer after the bodies of nine women were discovered over two months in the east of Johannesburg. The victims, aged between 20 and 38, were found dead under highly similar and disturbing circumstances, prompting widespread panic and renewed national outrage regarding […]

✕ Sybil Wilkes is back with What We Need To Know, bringing stories that touch every corner of our community, spanning courtrooms and workplaces, heartbreak and hope. Here’s what you need to stay informed and empowered.

Scott Olson A shared testament for many in the African American community is a feeling of having to grow up way too soon in the journey from adolescence to adulthood. For Black men specifically, an age-old statistic even made us believe that many of our brothers wouldn’t see it past the age of 25. The mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells this past summer has unfortunately gave truth to the […]

Source: Courtesy of the family of Nolan Wells / Family of Nolan Wells A grand jury in Mississippi found that there was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells.  According to the New York Times, the grand jury report found that “the position of, the condition of, time of discovery, and location of Mr. Wells’ body is consistent with drowning.” The report noted that Nolan’s […]

CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / Donald Trump / Trump TV Donald Trump is currently getting no coverage after he unconstitutionally banned multiple news outlets from covering him. But it appears he had a backup plan: Trump TV. Trump learned quickly that his decision to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico was an absolutely dumb move, due to ABC, CBS, Fox News, and NBC joining in solidarity and suspending pool coverage, leading to his voice being drowned out […]

✕ D.L. Hughley cut straight to the bone, exposing what he calls America’s crumbling claim that it cares about children. From gun violence to courtroom double standards, Hughley connected the dots on issues our community talks about every day. America’s Failing Children ughley opened with a hard truth: the idea that children matter in this country is being dismissed daily. We don’t make sure they’re educated, fed, or safe in […]

Gordon Parks / Dan Bradica Studio / The Gordon Parks Foundation / Jack Shainman Gallery New York Think of a memorable photo from the civil rights era. There’s a good chance that it was taken by renowned photographer Gordon Parks, or at the very least his vault includes a version of it with equal significance. Whether he was constructing photo essays for LIFE Magazine or capturing the raw and honest […]