No matter how many renovations President Donald Trump does to Washington D.C., some things refuse to get buried in the rubble. During a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, a heckler, holding up his two middle fingers, interrupted the president during his speech, and said something so loud and pointed it caused a brief moment of…
Baltimore Mayor Bandon Scott. Photo credit. J.J. McQueen. As AFRAM celebrated 50 years, Scott reflected on the city’s past and present, and its role in shaping Black America’s future. From abolitionist Frederick Douglass to Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore has produced generations of leaders whose impact continues to shape the nation. Baltimore Mayor Brandon…
If Broadway actress Jenifer Lewis is telling a story, you can bet that listeners will be hooked. The 69-year-old Hollywood entertainer has been acting in TV shows and films since the 1980s. Whether the role is big or small, Lewis does her part to enthrall an audience with her vibrancy and comedic timing. Jennifer Lewis…
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – FEBRUARY 13: Civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks with media gathered after an arraignment hearing at the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on February 13, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Levy Armstrong pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and…
Source: Barstool Sports / Screenshot Look, man, a lot of us were beyond thrilled to see the New York Knicks win their first NBA championship in 53 years earlier this month. One can imagine that most people from or living in the Big Apple were beside themselves with joy and excitement, and of course, maybe…
Source: Anadolu / Getty The bigoted UFC fighter who blurted out, “Michelle Obama is a man,” during a Freedom 250 event at the White House is now pretending he was trying to pay the former First Lady a “compliment,” but also defending his clear insult was a matter of “free speech,” because if we’ve learned…
A Baltimore man is facing charges after police say he used Find My iPhone to track and kill another man. Dontaye Montez Carter, 44, was charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, kidnapping, use of a firearm, and more on June 11. Baltimore police said he killed Kenneth Lawson, 20, in 2022. Lawson’s body was found on…
Barack Obama remains President Donald Trump’s favorite target despite leaving the White House nearly a decade ago. Trump has repeatedly taken aim at his predecessor over the years, fueling claims that he’s jealous of Obama. Trump has spent years blaming his predecessor for everything from policy failures to conspiracy theories. Critics who believe Trump is…
It seems a white Florida couple tried to bait a Black man into an argument. A Black fisherman cast his line from the shore at Jensen Beach, a popular fishing spot on the Treasure Coast in Florida. A white man rudely interrupted his tranquil wait by the water and told him to move. Soon, the…
The advisory board will operate as a “strategic and cultural sounding board” for the network as it enters a unique time, beginning with Sunday’s BET Awards. June is traditionally a month of renewal and expansion for BET. With the return of “ComicView” already announced, the network is adding another name to its newly crafted Board…
