David Merryman, a landlord notorious for the deplorable conditions of his properties and years of racial harassment toward Black tenants, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Dec. 18. The sentencing, delivered by Senior U.S. District Judge Raymond A. Jackson, capped a yearslong investigation […]
Kavon Ward’s frustration with El Rincon Elementary School in Culver City, California, reached a breaking point in December when she confronted the school principal, Dr. Amy Hodge, over the persistent bullying her 7-year-old daughter Semira endured. What started as an impassioned plea for intervention escalated […]
Harry Robinson – A Life Well Lived Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario Prior to the Knicks game Monday night, the organization announced that they lost a valuable member of their family. Long time statistician for the Knicks radio broadcast, Harry Robinson […]
Rodgers and Jets No Second Half Points Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Shara Talia Taylor Stafford Does Just Enough To Get The Win Photo: Special to the NY Beacon The New York Jets let their lead slip away in the fourth quarter as […]
A Michigan family has filed a lawsuit against the Portage Public School District, alleging that their two Black children were subjected to severe racial harassment by white peers, including being called racial slurs and subjected to racist imagery. The lawsuit further claims that school administrators […]
A Detroit gas station has been temporarily closed following a fatal shooting incident where a clerk shot and killed a customer accused of shoplifting. The incident, which occurred on December 11th, has sparked outrage within the community and raised concerns about the use of force in […]
Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves, two of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures, have lent their distinctive voices to the latest installment of the “Sonic the Hedgehog” franchise. Elba reprises his role as the powerful Knuckles, while Reeves makes his debut as the iconic Shadow the Hedgehog. […]
The sudden death of Amanda Sylvester, a promising 15-year-old volleyball player, has ignited fierce scrutiny over emergency response practices in College Park, Georgia. Amanda collapsed during practice at the Tracey Wyatt Recreation Complex, and while fire department medics arrived promptly, an ambulance was delayed for […]
In a vibrant celebration marked by a second-line parade, New Orleans unveiled a historic marker under the Claiborne overpass, commemorating a once-thriving Black business district. The marker stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of a community uprooted decades ago by the construction of […]
30 Points Not Enough For Wagner Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Samori Benjamin The Orlando Magic fell to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night 121-106 at Madison Square Garden. The game was also an Emirates NBA Cup Tournament game where going in, […]
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