Source: Boston Globe / Getty Every June, America asks me to celebrate two freedoms at once. As a Black trans woman, I have never understood why so many people insist on treating them as separate stories. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced freedom for enslaved Black…
The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago delivered no shortage of viral moments. Celebrities, political heavyweights, and several former presidents gathered to celebrate the long-awaited milestone that took 10 years to complete. From surprise reunions and candid interactions to standout fashion moments and emotional tributes, social media users had plenty footage to…
FILE – Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny) attends the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at Regal Union Square on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) The historic milestone comes as Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour’ continues across Europe, making him one of only 25 artists…
Former President Barack Obama (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) A new CNN poll found Barack Obama holds the highest favorability rating among living U.S. presidents, outperforming both President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden ahead of the opening of his presidential center. This week, as his new presidential center opens, a new poll from…
President Donald Trump promised the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation would be the crown jewel of America’s 250th birthday celebration. However, the $14 million project has raised doubts about long term maintenance after workers using chemicals to treat the algae-filled green water in the basin. Trump has blamed previous administrations failed to fix leaks and…
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Talent isn’t why the New York Knicks are NBA Champions — heart is. But, in the coming weeks, we’re going to find out just how tough this group of players really is. Will an almost all-Black team led by a Black coach show up at the residence of a man…
speaks onstage during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 28th Annual Awards Gala at Washington Hilton on November 21, 2016 in Washington, DC. Bryson’s celebration of life will be held Monday at Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta and livestreamed for fans who cannot attend. The family of Peabo Bryson has announced plans to honor the two-time…
Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, and other luminaries sparked excitement in Chicago as they gathered for the long-awaited, star-studded opening of the Obama Presidential Center and Museum. During Obama’s dedication speech on Thursday, June 18, where four former presidents, including Obama, gathered joining the crowds of spectators and well-wishers, the popular…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Ryan Coogler attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)Photo by: Julian Hamilton / Getty Images Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to exclusively develop television series after its previous agreement with Disney expired….
Weeks after Donald Trump transformed the White House into his own personal MAGA playground, the cleanup has become almost as controversial as the event itself. Images taken after his UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash show trash scattered around the executive mansion in the days following. Critics loathed the celebration, but they picked apart far more…
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