Eighty-five years ago, a black surgeon named Dr. Charles Drew became the first medical director of the Red Cross Blood Program and built the system that still supplies much of the nation's blood. A new Red Cross film, “Iconic Excellence,” tells his story and takes on the myths about his death.

A Florida mother is suing Universal Orlando after alleging her 8-year-old son lost consciousness and suffered injuries aboard Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. Her attorney says the child met all ride requirements and disputes Universal's defenses.

Larry Martin Jr. and his daughter tell ABNN about the racial slur found on his truck’s oil-change sticker and their demand for answers.

August tied the hottest month ever recorded worldwide as federal research shows Black Americans face greater risks from extreme heat and climate-related pollution.

Our ABNN special report examines what Tarrant County's decision to cut 92 Election Day voting sites sites means for Black voters and the communities carrying the burden.

Jacob Coxon spent three years researching AI at OpenAI and Anthropic. Now he says the companies are moving too fast and putting lives at risk.

Lonnie Bunch, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, is stepping down as the Trump administration seeks to reshape how its museums present race and Black history.

Could a blue wave reach the Senate? Decision Desk HQ now gives Democrats and Republicans equal chances of controlling the chamber, with five races rated as toss-ups.

The national gasoline average has reached $4.14, putting Labor Day on track to set a record as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to affect oil markets.

National Black Farmers Association President John W. Boyd Jr. says higher costs, falling crop prices and Trump administration policies are threatening Black farmers' land, livelihoods and future.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Trump’s approval at 33% as Democrats report greater enthusiasm with less than 65 days before the midterms.

An anonymous federal whistleblower says a new USPS ballot-screening system was rushed and could disrupt mail-in voting before November's midterm elections.

Consumer confidence fell in August as Americans became more pessimistic about the economy’s future, despite improved views of current jobs and business conditions.

Bahama Breeze is disappearing restaurant by restaurant as Darden closes some locations and converts others into brands including Cheddar's and Yard House.

A study of more than 17,700 people found high blood levels of xylitol were associated with greater risk of death, heart attack or stroke, but researchers caution the findings do not prove causation.

The Trump administration says the broader White House East Wing project is 65% complete, but contractor records, spending figures and the project's timeline are raising questions about that number.

Charlotte ranked 16th in a LendingTree study of metro hubs for Black-owned businesses, and tourism leaders are encouraging visitors to make Black-owned businesses part of the trip.

Everton Blair is set to become one of the newest Black members of Congress after winning the race to serve the rest of the late Rep. David Scott’s term.

The Legal Defense Fund is asking Congress and the United Nations to investigate suspicious deaths of Black people and examine whether racial bias has affected local and state investigations.

Florida's new congressional map could give Republicans more House seats, but the bigger question is what the new lines mean for Black representation.

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton says twelve days is too long as residents, families and businesses continue waiting for full power restoration.

Rep. Al Green told The American Black News Network he will file articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, arguing Congress has a constitutional duty to act.

Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell accused Dearborn leaders of operating under Sharia law during a City Council meeting that followed days of concern over anti-Islam protests.

A new poll shows most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy as Treasury moves to buy back more long-term government debt.