President Donald Trump spent much of the past year declaring that diversity, equity, and inclusion programs opened the door to people without the right credentials landing important roles. The argument became a centerpiece of his message as he promised to dismantle DEI across government and institutions, framing the move as a return to what he…
(Photo: Getty Images/YouTube) On his podcast “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” Smith said Harris’s remarks had him on “the verge” of “blowing a gasket.” Stephen A. Smith called out Kamala Harris following the former U.S. vice president’s remarks at the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral service last week. The always outspoken newscaster turned political commentator expressed…
MONTGOMERY, AL – MAY 15: The Governor’s office is seen at the Alabama State Capitol on May 15, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Today Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a near-total ban on abortion into state law. (Photo by Julie Bennett/Getty Images) Burton was set to be executed on Thursday for his role in the 1991…
Jordan Jones, Saddle Bar. (Photo credit: Fox 5 Atlanta) Indoor pro footballer Jordan Jones is being remembered as a “big brother” and “gentle giant” who died defending a woman. The Indoor Football world is reeling after it lost one of its own to gun violence over the weekend. On Saturday (Mar. 7), Jordan Jones was…
Aisha Tyler attends the Apple TV+ “The Last Thing He Told Me” premiere at Regency Bruin Theatre on April 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) In this exclusive interview, actress Aisha Tyler opens up about her family history with hypertension and how self-care is saving her life. When Aisha Tyler’s…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 05: Senator Cory Booker attends PBS’ “Black & Jewish America: An Interwoven History” Screening With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. And Conversation With Sen. Cory Booker at 92NY on February 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) The New Jersey Senator’s plan would also include expanding…
President Donald Trump‘s walked across the South Lawn of the White House Sunday night after returning to Washington from a weekend in Miami, where he attended the “Shield of the Americas Summit” at Trump National Doral Golf Club alongside leaders and officials from across the Western Hemisphere. Dressed in a deep blue suit with a…
Source: Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty The debate about the future of Black journalism is already happening in newsrooms, press freedom panels, and professional organizations, but the next generation of Black journalists still in training has largely been missing from the conversation. Across the country, media organizations and press freedom advocates have raised alarms about what…
A Texas woman was charged with her boyfriend’s murder after authorities say she brutally stabbed him in the face with a screwdriver during an argument. Police charged 22-year-old Jayla Brown with murder in connection with the death of 21-year-old Keylan Foreman. The incident happened on Dec. 27 in Houston, Texas. Jayla Brown, 22, was charged…
(Photo: Getty & Warner Bros. Pictures) After taking her final bow, Misty Copeland returns to prove that ballet is not dead with “Sinners” at the Oscars. Misty Copeland is returning to the stage to help celebrate “Sinners,” and lowkey prove a pointe. Today, the Academy announced the performers for the upcoming Oscar Award ceremony. “This…
