It’s been two years since an Oklahoma cop shot Demetrize Carter in the chest during a chaotic situation at a high school football game in which shots were fired during an argument between students, claiming the Black man was holding “something black” in his hand, making the cop fear for his life. But investigators have…
Hollywood and hip-hop star Lonnie “Common” Lynn was among the celebrities who attended the US Open Tennis Championships over the weekend, but noticeably missing was his EGOT-winning girlfriend. Photographers captured Common, 53, at the women’s singles final match between Belarus’s Aryna Sabalenka and America’s Amanda Anisimova in New York City. Jennifer Hudson’s boyfriend Common was…
Source: Xavier Lorenzo / Getty The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August jobs report, released Sept. 5, revealed concerning trends for Black Americans. Black women, in particular, saw a sharp rise in unemployment, while Black employment as a whole continues to face major setbacks. The report highlighted that the unemployment rate for Black women jumped to…
The rise and fall of Paula Deen’s television career is being chronicled in a new documentary titled “Canceled: The Paula Deen Story.” Dean, 78, went from a local Savannah, Georgia, business owner to a Food Network standout thanks to her Southern-styled dishes. However, her expanding food empire was brought down by a racial slur controversy. Television…
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 07: Yamiche Alcindor of PBS NewsHour asks a question after U.S. President Donald Trump gave remarks a day after the midterm elections on November 7, 2018 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Critics of President Trump have long condemned his personal attacks…
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens passes the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) A fan struck Hopkins and Jackson’s helmets as they celebrated after a touchdown;…
A strange blue object caught between President Donald Trump’s teeth at the US Open has the internet spiraling with theories. Photographer Andres Kudacki snapped the moment as Trump sat courtside during the men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt sat behind him. The shot makes it look…
Source: This year, the Gospel Hall of Fame welcomed a truly special class of inductees, honoring titans whose influence extends far beyond the airwaves and into the very heart of the community. Leading the 2025 class are three beloved figures: gospel music powerhouse and radio personality Erica Campbell, Rickey Smiley, and Griff. Erica Campbell has…
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, but not even her accolades can shield her from pranks casting doubt on her athleticism. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist got the last laugh, though, when content creator Sophie Angel made her the star of a viral TikTok. The video began with the “content queen”…
FILE – Immigration agents conduct an operation at a car wash Aug. 15, 2025, in Montebello, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File) The 6-3 decision reverses a lower court’s order that barred agents from making stops based on race, language, or occupation alone. The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping…
