#NdCulture “Negro” means more than skin color. It speaks to lineage, history, dignity, discipline, and responsibility—a heritage to honor and a standard to uphold.
#NdMoney Black wealth faces measurable barriers, including gaps in banking, stock ownership and homeownership, plus heavier required payments. https://t.co/Z82709WbFH
#NdMoney We examine Moses Speaks’ blueprint for why many Black families remain broke—and how to escape. His saving and investing framework has value, but we question its rigid order, reject a compounding “floor” and ask how struggling families create money to invest first. https://t.co/lGgKCn9QVS
#NdJail Rapper Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, 50, was arrested in Miami Beach on battery and strangulation charges involving an alleged assault on ex-girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick. He pleaded not guilty; his arraignment is set for October 22. https://t.co/jfdq3LqcaL
#NdCommunity Six years ago, Daron Seals, 32, attempted suicide. Today, he hosts The King’s Effect Podcast, making room for Black men to speak honestly about grief, pressure and mental health. His message: asking for help does not diminish a man’s strength. https://t.co/5TdFm9svIP
This former Marriott executive built a massive food and services operation feed folks at Microsoft, UVA and 18 HBCUs—all while keeping 100% ownership.
Here’s how he did it: https://t.co/TxGaG8CJEp
📸: Robert Severi for Forbes
#NdCulture Critics argue A’ja Wilson’s Fever fan clash wasn't about safety, but a pattern of defensiveness. By turning routine baseline banter into a narrative of threat, the 3x MVP shielded herself from accountability, revealing a worldview anchored in grievance rather than poise.
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#NdBusiness Can you negotiate yourself out of an opportunity? Read how this black content creator did just that. Protect your interests—but remember: the person offering the deal can decide it’s no longer worth making. https://t.co/yrrIcr30en
#NdCourt Louisville pastor Virgil Mozee of The New Christian Church of Jesus Christ was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing wallets from older shoppers and using their credit cards. A judge rejected probation, citing nine prior felony convictions. https://t.co/9yktGfYHsJ
#NdCommunity A Boston study found Black men and boys face barriers to affordable housing, living-wage jobs, education, and mental health care. More than 2,000 residents contributed. Mayor Wu’s administration says the findings will guide action. Will City Hall deliver? https://t.co/mEMrZjqZXw
#NdSports NFL Week 3 brought a Falcons blowout, a 35-point Jaguars win, and a three-point Ravens victory over Dallas. Here are the 15 final scores from Thursday and Sunday. Eagles–Bears closes the week tonight. #NFL#Week3
#NdCourt An 18-year-old Black teen, Nolan Wells, died after disappearing during a Fourth of July outing near Horn Island. A Jackson County grand jury declined to indict anyone, citinACg evidence consistent with drowning, though his exact cause and manner of death remain undetermined. https://t.co/TlRMn0M3Zi
#NdCulture Nikole Hannah-Jones couldn't properly educate her own child but spent years telling you how to teach yours. Her latest admission is NOT a shock. From 1619's disputed claims to UNC's tenure controversy, her record reflects a pattern of questionable judgment. #Politics Source: New York Post https://t.co/e4ItDQWdem
#NdCourt Michael P. Desronvil, 48, is the lone holdout juror whose vote left the Lindsay Clancy jury split 11-1 and ended in a mistrial. Here's what's confirmed, what he says, and what's still unverified. https://t.co/pX35APgDXN
#ThrowbackThursday NEGRO DIGEST September 1947 | ⚾ JACKIE ROBINSON was named the first-ever MLB Rookie of the Year after breaking the baseball color line.📺 "Sugar Hill Times" debuted on CBS as the first Black-led variety show on network television.🏫 St. Louis Catholic schools were integrated by Archbishop Ritter, seven years before Brown v. Board of Education. https://t.co/my8pccneBE
#NdBedroom From Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker to Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, several prominent Black couples have experimented with open relationships—but for some, opening the marriage created complications that ultimately proved harder to manage than monogamy. https://t.co/9xpNM2dcMs
#NdCommunity On the morning of September 11, 2026, Senior Corporal Ray Cunningham, #5615, passed away while off duty.
Senior Corporal Cunningham honorably served the Dallas Police Department since 1987 and was a valued member of the South-Central Patrol Division.
Throughout his career, he was not only known for his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the community, but also as a respected and beloved trainer to many officers. His willingness to share his knowledge, experience, and guidance left a lasting impact on those he trained and worked alongside.
Senior Corporal Cunningham was deeply respected and loved by many throughout the department. His presence, mentorship, and genuine care for his fellow coworkers made him a valued member of the Dallas Police Department family, and his loss will be felt throughout the department and the community he proudly served.
His dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the community will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.
We ask that you keep Senior Corporal Cunningham’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts during this difficult time. Additional details will be shared as they become available.
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#NdFim Filmmaker Paul Schrader sparked outrage after saying he couldn’t find any “good Black people” willing to portray three criminal characters in his planned film—so he turned to AI-generated actors instead. Critics argue the move allowed Schrader to sidestep the concerns and consent of real Black performers. https://t.co/uMdsZDvc2a
#NdFilm #BlackHollywood #ArtificialIntelligence