Source: The moment it was confirmed that revolutionary Black icon Assata Shakur passed away, we knew or should have known that mainstream media outlets were going to highlight the fact that she was a wanted fugitive accused and convicted of killing a cop, because white America’s interpretation of history has always been prioritized in the…
FILE – A student walks across the University of Southern Mississippi School of Business in Hattiesburg, Miss., Nov. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File) According to the federal lawsuit, Rafeal Joseph and other pledges were struck repeatedly with a wooden paddle made from a two-by-four plank in 2023. A former Omega Psi Phi pledge…
Celebrity memorial statues often spark mixed reactions, with some being praised as powerful tributes, while others face sharp backlash for missing the mark. Fans can’t tell what happened after a giant statue of Tina Turner was unveiled near her hometown. The “Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll,” who passed away in 2023 after a long illness,…
The Capitol is seen during rainy weather just days before federal money runs out which could trigger a government shutdown, in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) With a shutdown looming, President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders, but both parties remain far apart on health care and government funding….
When your grandfather controls the Oval Office and your last name opens doors most people only dream of, why not turn the White House into your personal photo studio? That’s exactly what 18-year-old Kai Trump did when she launched her clothing line on Sept. 25, transforming America’s most iconic residence into the backdrop for her…
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty [Warning: Full spoilers for “Him” below] “Him” was one of my most anticipated movies this year. Jordan Peele’s filmography, both as a director and producer, has been fairly consistent. I was excited to see Marlon Wayans take a crack at horror, and the world of professional sports seemed rife for…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest clapback didn’t just sting — it humiliated one of Donald Trump’s closest allies and set off a MAGA meltdown online. The exchange began on Newsmax’s Finnerty, where former ICE director Tom Homan derided Newsom’s new state regulation requiring agents to remove masks during raids. Asked if he had a message…
FILE – Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny) attends the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at Regal Union Square on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) The Puerto Rican superstar, fresh off a record-breaking residency and leading 12 Latin Grammy nominations, will bring Latin trap and reggaeton to the…
A New York woman claims she was racially profiled at a local hospital after checking in to seek help with a sickle cell crisis. TikTok user MsValiyahB chronicled part of the incident on her page in a video. She claims that a nurse ordered her room searched because she “smelt something.” The video shows men…
People protest outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) From Chicago to Portland, residents and leaders argue federal crackdowns undermine local safety and trust in law enforcement. Armed federal agents patrolled Chicago’s downtown streets on Sunday and President Donald Trump called up 200 National Guard…
