St. Louis police initially claimed they shot and killed a Black teen named Emeshyon Wilkins in 2024 while chasing him on foot because the 17‑year‑old boy turned and pointed a gun at them, making them fear for their lives. But body camera footage released Monday shows the teen never turned around and never had a gun in…
Remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax (Photo: Dr. Fairfax and Associates Family Dentistry) Although her life ended tragically, Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax’s story represents excellence, care, and community rather than just tragedy. On April 16, 2026, women across the country were once again confronted with the sometimes fatal reality of domestic violence, as communities began grieving the…
Fan encounters with their idols don’t always go as planned, but singer Erica Campbell wants to change the narrative after being called out by a fan online. Erica is one half of the gospel duo Mary Mary alongside her sister Trecina “Tina” Campbell, whose husband Teddy Campbell recently filed for divorce, pushing the family name…
Source: Ashlee Jenae / Instagram The details are still coming into focus, but here’s what we know so far. Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae, died while on vacation in Zanzibar, Tanzania. She had been traveling with her fiancé Joe McCann, and in the days leading up to her death, her…
(Photo: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) The nomination of Schwartz, an award-winning physician who has served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, is being praised by the medical community. President Donald Trump announced his choice to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday, nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz…
Source: karandaev / Getty As Congress deliberates the fate of the controversial Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Black communities know the devastating impact of government surveillance and invasion of privacy. The last thing Trump needs is for Congress to make it easier for him to steal our rights and punish those…
Source: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / Getty The Trump administration has continued its efforts to rewrite history when it comes to the events of January 6. The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to dismiss seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were previously sentenced for their role in leading members…
Another day, another digital spectacle — but this one came with a twist nobody saw coming. President Donald Trump has had Democrats and Republicans shaking their heads over his social media antics, while supporters keep shrugging off his behavior as harmless fun. His fixation on casting himself as the hero in stylized imagery keeps colliding…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: Kristy Sarah attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)Photo by: Mike Coppola / Getty Images Kristy Sarah says therapy has been life-changing after her divorce from Desmond Scott, encouraging fans to prioritize mental health and self-care. Influencer…
President Donald Trump is making more outrageous claims about ending 10 wars in a messy social media post where he’s also taking credit for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon after a month-and-a-half of military strikes between the Israeli military and the Iranian-backed militants Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Trump wrote in a post on…
