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Michelle Garcia

Michelle Garcia is the editorial director of NBCBLK

Michelle Garcia is the editorial director of NBCBLK


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28d ago

Nathan Martin is ready to race at the New York City Marathon, and Black runners are amped

Nathan Martin, currently the fastest American-born Black marathoner, will be competing in the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

Search warrant executed in Tupac Shakur homicide case, Las Vegas police say

Las Vegas police served a search warrant this week in connection with the more than quarter-century-old unsolved slaying of rap icon Tupac Shakur, authorities said Tuesday.
135d ago

Police execute search warrant in Tupac Shakur homicide investigation

Las Vegas police served a search warrant this week in connection to the more than quarter-century-old unsolved slaying of rap icon Tupac Shakur, authorities said Tuesday.
176d ago

Jim Hines, 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion and NFL wide receiver, dies at 76

Jim Hines, the 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion who went on to be an NFL wide receiver, has died.
253d ago

A course meant to inspire more Black students to take AP classes sparked a culture war instead

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration blocked AP African American Studies in Florida’s public schools last year, making it a political talking point.
294d ago

Body camera footage released from 'Cop City' protest shooting

Police in Atlanta on Wednesday released body-camera video related to the Jan. 18 fatal shooting of an activist who was camped out to protest the building of a law enforcement training facility.
310d ago

Some critically acclaimed films by and about Black people don’t make the Oscars list in a major letdown

Among those who were expected to be nominated and weren’t: Viola Davis for “The Woman King” and Danielle Deadwyler, who portrayed Mamie Till-Mobley in “Till.”
314d ago

Diners caught off guard as a GOP group aired footage relating to Breonna Taylor's death at a Kentucky restaurant

Diners were caught off guard when an event featuring former officer John Mattingly shared bodycam footage of Breonna Taylor's death.

Quinta Brunson makes comedy Emmy history with 'Abbott Elementary'

Quinta Brunson has made Emmy history with “Abbott Elementary.” Landing three nominations for outstanding comedy series, lead actress in a comedy and writing
530d ago

Juneteenth was finally recognized as a federal holiday. Then came commercialization.

Juneteenth may be the country’s newest federal holiday, but for many Black Americans, June 19 has long been associated with homegrown community celebrations,

Acclaimed author and activist bell hooks dies at 69

Acclaimed author and activist bell hooks died on Wednesday. She was 69.