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ATLANTA (BAMM Network) — Labor Day weekend is becoming one of the South’s biggest annual showcases of Black LGBTQ+ culture, with major celebrations unfolding simultaneously in Atlanta and New Orleans — and generating business far beyond the official event stages. An attendee celebrates Atlanta Black Pride at Piedmont Park in 2025. Atlanta Black Pride marks its 20th anniversary this Labor Day weekend with parties, community events and Sunday’s Pure Heat Community Festival. (Th

BATON ROUGE, La. (BAMM Network) — Southern University System Board Chairman Tony Clayton wants the university system to consider a broader student dress code, arguing that students should present themselves in a way that reflects the professional preparation expected from a college education. Southern University students gather on the Baton Rouge campus. A proposed systemwide dress code is raising broader questions about professionalism, personal expression and how HBCUs shou

NEW ORLEANS (BAMM Network) — Jerome “Big Duck” Smith, a legendary New Orleans civil rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator and community leader whose work helped shape the city’s role in the national civil rights movement, has died. He was 87. Smith’s death was confirmed Friday. WDSU reported that the longtime activist and culture bearer had died, marking the loss of one of the city’s most enduring voices for racial justice and community empowerment. A lifelong New Orleania

ATLANTA — Historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing renewed interest from students, including a surge in applications at some of Georgia’s best-known institutions. But behind that growth is a troubling national trend: Black men are becoming a smaller presence in higher education. Students gather outside Graves Hall at Morehouse College in Atlanta. While Georgia’s HBCUs continue attracting students, national data show Black men make up a shrinking share of

A potentially deadly bacterium found naturally in warm coastal waters is raising renewed concerns across the Gulf Coast, with Louisiana and Florida reporting infections and deaths as summer temperatures keep millions of residents and tourists near beaches and other waterways. Vibrio vulnificus, commonly described as a “flesh-eating” bacterium because severe infections can rapidly destroy tissue, is naturally present in warm salt and brackish water. Infections are relatively r

MANILA, Ark. (BAMM Network) — An 18-year-old Arkansas woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a state trooper after dashcam video showed him taking her to the ground and punching her in the face during a traffic stop, an encounter now drawing calls for an investigation from civil rights leaders and state lawmakers. Alisa N. Hackett of Osceola was stopped by Arkansas State Police Trooper Moisses Arellano shortly before 11 p.m. Aug. 1 near Manila, in northeastern

Five Black candidates will carry the Democratic Party’s banner in gubernatorial races across the country this November, creating a notable moment for Black political representation in the 2026 midterm elections. The five pictured are Wes Moore of Maryland, Jermaine Johnson of South Carolina, Keisha Lance Bottoms of Georgia, Aaron Ford of Nevada and David Crowley of Wisconsin. The group includes Wes Moore in Maryland, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, Jermaine Johnson in South

WASHINGTON (BAMM Network) — President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of NBA superstar LeBron James on Friday, suggesting the basketball icon may be “a racist” while declaring Michael Jordan the greatest player in league history. Trump made the comments in the Oval Office after Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked whether James should be considered the greatest NBA player of all time following his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. While sitting in the Oval Office dur

BATON ROUGE, La. (BAMM Network) — All felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill have been dismissed, ending—for now—a politically charged case that underscored growing tensions between Republican state leaders and Democratic officials in New Orleans. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks with attendees during an election night watch party for U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthe

CHICAGO (BAMM Network) — An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells has been unable to determine how the Mississippi college student died, adding new questions to a case that has drawn national attention and intensified calls for a transparent investigation. Elmore Wonsley, center, speaks next to attorney Ben Crump, left, and Rev. Al Sharpton during a memorial service for Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old found dead after taking a Jul

HOUSTON (BAMM Network) — Houston activists are urging residents to halt daily commerce Friday as part of a citywide protest over the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent earlier this month. Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the killing of Mexican migrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, outside City Hall in Houston, Texas, on July 14, 2026 Photo by Mark Felix /

NEW ORLEANS (BAMM Network) — A federal jury has convicted a Louisiana pastor on multiple fraud charges after prosecutors said he stole more than $340,000 from churches he led and used the money to pay for personal expenses, including gambling, dining and living costs. Dale Sanders' Facebook profile photo. Dale Sanders, 56, of Kenner, was found guilty following a five-day trial on charges including wire fraud, access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation, acc

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (BAMM Network) — An independent investigation is underway into the mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, after the City Council accused him of violating municipal laws and administrative policies. Jayden Williams, 22, is the newly elected mayor of Stockbridge. Mayor Jayden Williams, who became the youngest person ever elected mayor of Stockbridge when voters chose him in 2023, remains in office while the investigation moves forward. The City Council has voted to tem

COLUMBIA, S.C. (BAMM Network) — U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman entered South Carolina's rapidly evolving U.S. Senate race on Saturday, launching a campaign for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham despite President Donald Trump's public endorsement of interim Sen. Darline Graham, the late senator's sister. Rep. Ralph Norman speaks to reporters as he leaves a House Republican Conference meeting at the Cannon House Office Building on May 20, 2026, in Washington, D.C

ATLANTA (BAMM Network) — Young Thug is returning to headlining arenas and amphitheaters for the first time in more than six years, but his newly announced New Generation Tour is about more than a comeback. Young Thug performs at Rock the Vote's #TURNOUTFORWHAT Concert at The Tabernacle on November 3, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.Paras Griffin/Getty Images The tour marks one of Atlanta's most influential artists reclaiming the stage while introducing a new wave of talent from his

ATLANTA (BAMM Network) — Atlanta police arrested an Argentina supporter during a pre-match rally ahead of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England, following an incident that drew widespread attention on social media and underscored heightened security surrounding one of the tournament's highest-profile matches. Video taken of an Atlanta police officer arresting an Argentina supporter during a pre-match rally ahead of a FIFA World Cup semifinal betwe

HOUSTON (BAMM Network) — For many immigrant and Latino families in Houston, daily routines are changing in ways that extend far beyond immigration enforcement operations. A mother and child stand in a Houston neighborhood as concerns over increased immigration enforcement continue to affect daily life for many residents. Residents, business owners and community leaders say increased federal immigration enforcement activity, coupled with lingering tensions following the fatal

HOUSTON (BAMM Network) — Newly unsealed FBI search warrant documents allege investigators found what appeared to be methamphetamine inside the work van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo following the fatal ICE shooting that has sparked weeks of protests and calls for greater transparency in Houston. FBI says agent believes it was methamphetamine found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) According to an FBI search warrant affid

BATON ROUGE, La. (Talk Dat NOLA) — Tensions between Governor Jeff Landry and New Orleans lawmakers escalated this week following a series of line-item vetoes that eliminated funding for numerous community projects across the city, prompting criticism from several legislators who argue the cuts disproportionately impact New Orleans residents. Among those speaking out were State Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-New Orleans, and State Sen. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, both of whom accuse

NEW ORLEANS — Mayor Helena Moreno on Monday announced a new economic development leadership team aimed at attracting investment and accelerating growth across New Orleans, with a particular emphasis on New Orleans East. FILE PHOTO: Mayor Helena Moreno holds a press conference about lighting in New Orleans East, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) The newly formed team is part of the Moreno administration’s broader effort to strengthen the city’s