A war of words between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and President Donald Trump is escalating after Johnson responded to Trump’s childish name-calling this week with a few choice words of his own directed right back at the President. Trump announced the federal takeover of policing in Washington, D.C., earlier this week to reduce crime and…
AP The historic mayor now faces conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction charges in a scandal tied to her longtime bodyguard—fueling debates over corruption, power, and double standards in New Orleans politics. Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office because of term limits, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was…
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is drawing attention online with a fresh set of fiery remarks about why most Black people don’t side with the Republican Party. The Texas House Democrat was part of a panel discussion at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, where she delivered her viewpoint on where many Black Americans stand when it…
Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty Former Attorney General Eric Holder spoke with House Democrats on Wednesday about strategies to combat what’s quickly becoming a national redistricting battle. According to CBS News, Eric Holder appeared along with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a virtual call hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. A source told…
Donald Trump’s latest public appearance is once again fueling widespread speculation about his physical condition. This time, it stems from a viral video showing the former president appearing unsteady as he walked down a red carpet to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during their summit in Alaska. The footage, captured on Aug. 15, shows Trump…
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty The Trump administration’s war against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in universities is facing a legal setback after a federal judge ruled against two of the actions by the Department of Education (DOE). AP News reports U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that memos issued by the DOE threatening…
Source: alfexe / Getty The latest employment data reveals a troubling trend that economists are calling an early warning sign for the broader economy. Black unemployment reached 7.2% in July 2025, a sharp increase from 6.3% just one year ago and significantly higher than the national average of 4.2%. This surge represents more than just…
Tracee Ellis Ross’ recent Instagram post has fans doing a double take for the most unexpected reason. The daughter of legendary singer and actress Diana Ross teased two new “things” in her Aug. 14 scorching-hot bikini collage post. According to the caption, the “black-ish” star is keeping the items a secret for now. But that…
Former WWE executive Vince McMahon, 70, is defending the history of controversial comments made by late professional wrestling icon Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea. Hogan passed away at 70 years old on July 24, 2025, though the wrestler’s complicated history has drawn mixed feelings for many unsure about honoring his legacy. McMahon turned the WWF (now…
Source: Anadolu / Getty There’s no denying the power of economic boycotts, just ask Target. Six months into the Target Boycott, and the retail giant continues to post losses after caving to the Trump administration’s anti-DEI attacks. While some of the decline is attributed to other industry issues, the impact of the boycott cannot be…
