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Jackie Wilson was awarded a $17 million settlement for his wrongful conviction brought on by the "Chicago police torturers." The post Exonerated Black Man Rips ‘Chicago Police Torturers’ After $17M Settlement For Wrongful Conviction appeared first on NewsOne.

It seems the complaints behind McDonald’s ice cream machines have hit the fed’s radar. The DOJ has formally addressed their faulty equipment. The Verge is reporting that the global fast food chain’s signature soft-serve dessert is the topic of discussion for not only the United States Department Of Justice but also the Federal Trade Commission. […]

Jeronimo Yanez, the ex-Minnesota cop who killed Philando Castile, was denied a teacher's license by an appeals court. The post Ex-Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Is Stopped From Being A Licensed Teacher For Good appeared first on NewsOne.

Here's what we know about a new bill that has passed through the House of Representatives, which could result in a ban in the U.S.

Who knew that one hypothetical question could cause all this?! Melissa Wade had a special guest co-host in the Light Lunch as we welcomed Get Up! Mornings co-host Griff in the studio! He was in town to catch our girl Erica Campbell during the Raleigh stop of the One Hallelujah Tour and decided to check in with the Light […]

Shirley Chisholm’s influence is felt worldwide, but her interns, Robert and Barbara Lee, grew the most after working under the first Black congresswoman and the first Black woman presidential candidate. Netflix’s film Shirley explores the ups and downs of Chisholm’s presidential campaign and the small group of people who aligned with her vision. As a Black woman, […]

Grammy Award-winning group Elevation Worship announces summer tour. The tour titled, “Praise Party” will feature eight outdoor shows including here in Baltimore as part of a special summer concert series. The group will be the only Christian act. This comes on the heels of their sold-out run of Elevation Nights which ended in February and […]

Twenty-six women filed a lawsuit against the state of Maryland and some of its agencies on Tuesday, alleging they were sexually assaulted when they were children at Good Shepherd Services. All 26 plaintiffs are going by their initials only. The complaint alleges that the victims were between 12 and 18 years old during the abuse […] The post 26 Women File Lawsuit Against State of Maryland, Allege Sexual Assault In Youth Facility appeared first on 92 Q.

Race Forward is honoring Women’s History Month with the release of 'Women Transcend,' a documentary shedding light on the struggles of incarcerated women in the U.S. The post Race Forward Shines A Light On The Plight Of Incarcerated Women For Women’s History Month appeared first on NewsOne.

“Sister, Sister” celebrates its 30th anniversary with an all-day marathon. Read more and find out where you can watch it inside.