The Black Chronicle

The Black Chronicle is a weekly newspaper that serves the African-American community in Oklahoma. Established in April 1979 and located in the Eastside of Oklahoma City, it is owned by Perry Publishing and Broadcasting. Currently, it boasts the highest paid circulation of any weekly newspaper in Oklahoma. The Black Chronicle has its roots in the Black Dispatch, a publication that began in 1915, founded by Roscoe Dungee and later managed by his son, John Dungee. After John Dungee passed away, the newspaper was acquired by Russell Perry, a dedicated employee who had worked there for many years.

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On This Day: Abolitionist John Brown, Born in 1800, Remains a Symbol of Radical Resistance

5 days ago | blackchronicle.com | Clay Cane

John Brown, a white, 19th-century abolitionist, was born on May 9, 1800. A white man unwaveringly devoted to ending slavery, Brown spent his life fighting oppression—donating land to escaped slaves and aiding the Underground Railroad. Frederick Douglass once said Brown “is in sympathy a Black man,” a testament to his deep commitment. In 1859, Brown led 21 men—Black and white—in a raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, W.Va., aiming to spark a slave uprising.
70% of Americans Say Money Worries Are at a Breaking Point

5 days ago | blackchronicle.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — Financial stress is surging under President Donald Trump’s second term, and it’s taking a serious toll on Americans’ mental health, according to a recent poll. A national survey conducted by Talker Research for Doctor On Demand found that 70% of Americans say their financial anxiety is at an all-time high. It comes amid ongoing inflation, rising health care costs and global tariff tensions that have defined the Trump administration‘s economic agenda.
Three Ex-Memphis Officers Acquitted in State Trial Over Tyre Nichols’ Death

6 days ago | blackchronicle.com | Clay Cane

Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted of all state charges — including second-degree murder — in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols, according to The New York Times. The acquittal follows an earlier federal trial in which they were found guilty of lesser offenses, including witness tampering. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was violently beaten after a traffic stop and died three days later. Video footage of the assault sparked national outrage.
From the South Side to the Holy See: Chicago’s Own Becomes First American Pope

6 days ago | blackchronicle.com | Ebony McMorris

Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the first American pope. The sound of the crowd roaring as he greeted thousands gathered for the historic moment echoed throughout the Vatican. For the first time, the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics hails from the United States — more specifically, the South Side of Chicago. The name he has chosen: Pope Leo XIV.
From Texas to Tripoli: Trump’s Deportation Pipeline Crosses New Lines

1 week ago | blackchronicle.com | Ebony McMorris

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to deport migrants to Libya — a country that the U.S. government itself warns Americans not to visit due to violence, kidnappings and chaos. According to Reuters, as early as this week, migrants — some not even from Africa — could be flown by U.S. military transport to the war-scarred nation without formal agreement or coordination from Libyan authorities.
Not Guilty — But Not Forgotten: Tyre Nichols Verdict Sparks Outrage - National - The Black Chronicle

1 week ago | blackchronicle.com | Ebony McMorris

Not guilty. That’s the verdict delivered by an all-white jury in Tennessee for three former Memphis police officers in the brutal 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols. Nichols, a 29-year-old unarmed Black man, died just days after being kicked, pepper-sprayed and pummeled by officers from a now-disbanded special unit.
Fed Hits Pause as Trump’s Tariff War Shakes Economy

1 week ago | blackchronicle.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — The wild economic ride of President Donald Trump’s second term continued Wednesday as the Federal Reserve announced it would hold interest rates steady. “The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased further.
Musk’s Mega Database Big Brother Just Got a Brain

1 week ago | blackchronicle.com | Ebony McMorris

Imagine one government brain tracking your Social Security, tax returns, disability status — even your medical diagnoses. Well, that’s exactly what DOGE — the Department of Government Efficiency — under Elon Musk‘s leadership is racing to build, and it’s being sold as modernization. But critics call it a digital dragnet.
UW Trailblazer Dick Crews, First Black Men’s Basketball Player, Dies at 89

1 week ago | blackchronicle.com | Clay Cane

According to Sports Illustrated, Dick Crews—the first Black men’s basketball player at the University of Washington—has died at 89 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. A Garfield High School graduate, Crews broke the color barrier at UW in the 1955–56 season, despite initial resistance from alumni and even the coach, Tippy Dye. His courage paved the way for future stars like Brandon Roy and Isaiah Thomas.
Black Teens Push Back on Stay-at-Home Parenting

1 week ago | blackchronicle.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — A recent survey from the Pew Research Center finds that most American teens believe children can thrive even when both parents work — and Black teens are by far the most likely to say so. Among U.S. teens ages 13 to 17, 57% say children are just as well off when both parents have jobs. But when broken down by race, 77% of Black teens hold that view — the highest among all racial groups surveyed.