Source: EMILY KASK / Getty Environmental racism has long been an issue in Louisiana. To drive home how big of an issue it’s been, there’s an 85-mile stretch of land called “Cancer Alley,” due to the number of petrochemical plants built in the area. Unsurprisingly, that stretch of land is filled with low-income, predominantly Black…
Source: Prince Williams / Getty The hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson earlier this year has stoked so many emotions, among them disappointment in the culture that surrounds fraternities. Comedian Rickey Smiley took aim at that during a recent appearance on the Spolitics podcast with Jemele Hill, speaking from his experience as a…
The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, very publicly accused an undocumented immigrant of making a threat to assassinate President Donald Trump in a letter sent to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But it turns out investigators believe the father of three is innocent and may have been set up. Noem announced…
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 20: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) U.S. Rep. Crockett’s candidacy presents an opportunity for a generational shift in House Democratic leadership. Rising Democratic star U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is seeking…
An unarmed 37-year-old Black man named Kilyn Lewis was shot and killed by a Colorado cop last year after raising his hands while holding a cellphone. But it took nearly a month for Aurora police to acknowledge Lewis had been unarmed and holding a cellphone when he was shot and killed by a cop named…
Actress Lindsay Lohan, 38, is putting a spotlight on her face. The “Freaky Friday” star has her fans doing a double take after sharing a selfie on her Instagram page. She wrote in the caption, “Skin’s on vacation mode.” Lindsay Lohan’s recent Instagram photo has fans questioning her skincare routine. (Photo credit: @lindsaylohan/Instagram Lohan’s photo…
(L-R) Wood Harris, Mara Brock Akil, Michael Cooper Jr. attend Netflix FYSEE: Forever at The West Hollywood EDITION on May 05, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix) Netflix’s “Forever” creator and actors explain how the show was not only the love story the culture needed, but also a healing…
Source: TrongNguyen / Getty A homeowners association in North Texas is being sued by many of its Black residents, who the HOA moved to boot from the community under the guise of addressing crime. According to The Dallas Morning News, the federal lawsuit against the small Denton County HOA was filed this spring in the…
A 10-year-old boy with special needs died after choking on food at a Chicago elementary school, and his family is now suing the school district, alleging he was left unsupervised in violation of his care plan. Kody Townsend, a student at Clissold Elementary School, died on Oct. 18 following the incident. His parents, Travis and…
Brian McKnight performs onstage at Celebrity Fight Night XXIV on March 10, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night) Brian McKnight addresses the narrative around his complex family dynamics and gives his side of the story. Brian McKnight has broken his silence following the death of his estranged son…
