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Teacher’s Body Found Month After He & Fiancée Vanished From Boat On Lake

Black Information Network - March 11, 2025

The body of an Atlanta teacher has been discovered in waters near where his fiancee was found dead after the two disappeared while boating...

White Man Arrested After Chasing Woman With Ax, Yelling N-Word: Police

Black Information Network - March 10, 2025

A Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly chased a woman with an ax while yelling racial slurs. According to 7News, John Harper was...

Arrest Made In Alleged Hazing Death Of Southern University Student

Black Information Network - March 7, 2025

Photo Credit: Southern University Human Jukebox An arrest has been made in connection to the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who collapsed while...

Black Lives Matter Plaza To Be Removed In DC Amid GOP Pressure

Black Information Network - March 7, 2025

The Black Lives Matter plaza erected in Washington D.C. following George Floyd's murder is set to be removed. On Tuesday (March 4), D.C. Mayor Muriel...

Sentencing Looms For Woman Who Threatened Black Judge Overseeing Trump Case

Black Information Network - March 6, 2025

A Texas woman is still facing possible prison time in connection to a case associated with the January 6 Riots despite President Donald Trump...

Man Facing Theft Charges After Swallowing $769K Tiffany Earrings: Police

Black Information Network - March 6, 2025

A man is facing charges for allegedly swallowing $769,500 worth of jewelry he stole from a Tiffany & Co. store. According to PEOPLE, 32-year-old Jaythan...

Southern University Student Dead After Participating In Fraternity Ritual

Black Information Network - March 2, 2025

Photo: Southern University Human Jukebox A Southern University student was found dead after participating in a fraternity ritual off campus. According to reports, the 20-year-old student,...

‘Are You Stupid?’: Eric Adams Calls Supporters Of His Resignation ‘Negroes’

Black Information Network - March 1, 2025

Photo: Getty Images New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending comments he made about "negroes" calling for his resignation, per The Hill. During a Black...