The power of forgiveness among African-Americans in the midst of devastating tragedy is a remarkable testament to faith. I was struck by the way Robert Godwin’s children seemed so at ease as they spoke softly about forgiving Steve Stephens for senselessly killing their father last week on a Cleveland sidewalk and then callously uploading the […]

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Sixty one people were shot in the Windy City this holiday weekend and of those marked by gun violence, 11 died from their wounds.

The accused shooter faces a life sentence. He's expected to argue self-defense.

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Daveon Coates,15 and his sister, 11-year-old Tatiyana Coates were killed in an apparent gang retaliation shooting, police say.

The high school track star was an innocent bystander, caught in the crosshairs of gun violence in Lexington, Kentucky.

Toya Wright opens up about coping with the murders of her brothers as the search for his shooter continues. She discusses her ex-husband, Lil Wayne, and the letter he recently wrote to her. She also opens up about her last husband, Memphitz, felt about her and Lil Wayne’s abnormally close friendship. Sign Up For Our […]

Toya Wright came through to the morning show studio to talk about her new book, “In My Own Words.” She says, after doing so much reality television, people think they know her story, but she begs to differ. This book is meant to really portray her “real reality,” as opposed to the “30-minute edited version” […]

A mother was fatally shot in Chicago. Authorities said she was caught in the crossfire while standing outside with her 1-year-old daughter.

The suspect's father was found dead in his home, which was two miles away from the elementary school.

Plus, security threat spoils ‘Black Men Uniting’ event at a Seattle middle school and H&M's newest ad tackles what it means to be "ladylike."