White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is off the grid, and her replacement is stepping up to the podium. Another member of President Donald Trump’s administration delivered his first press briefing in Leavitt’s absence on May 5. His first day handling the role fuels speculation that the fill-in gig was a scheme crafted behind Leavitt’s…
A former New York City cop is suing his former employer and the city after he learned that members of an NYPD unit that he applied to join were trading racist AI-generated images in a group chat. NYPD Detective Luis Pichardo filed a lawsuit accusing the city and the police department of discrimination, according to…
Source: Justin Casterline / Getty I watched the Raising GOATs video the WNBA released earlier this month that honored the future of the league and the younger generation of players poised to become the next generation of GOATs. The video was an important reminder of the strong talent the league has in its hands. It’s…
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 07: Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson listen as President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on February 7, 2023 in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. The speech marks President Biden’s first address…
Source: FG Trade / Getty Black women are dying at the hands of people who are supposed to love them and keep them safe. I know this isn’t breaking news. Years of research have warned us about the patterns of intimate partner and familial violence that stalk us. It feels urgent to name this in…
Gabrielle Union is a red carpet pro, but even media training could not mask her frustrations during the 2026 Met Gala. A clip circulating on social media feels familiar, reminding fans of the disrespect another Black entertainer experienced during a coveted awards ceremony last year. Gabrielle Union’s experience at the 2026 Met Gala went unexpectedly…
Donald Trump still manages to display a remarkably narrow understanding of everyday culture for someone afforded so many experiences and access to so many opportunities, Just weeks ago, the New York native admitted he had no idea what a corner store was. This tracks as he might not recognize indirect criticism or shade either —…
Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) From Beyoncé to Colman Domingo, here are all of the Black attendees at the 2026 Met Gala who were on theme. At the…
Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty The Obama Presidential Center is just a month away from opening its doors on June 19, and visitors who’ve had an exclusive early preview of the new global hub are already blown away. According to ABC 7 Chicago, an invite-only tour for early supporters and donors took place on April…
Angela Bassett, Amy Sherald, Law Roach, and more drew inspiration from Black artists for their 2026 Met Gala looks. The Met Gala, also known as the biggest night in fashion, has officially passed for 2026. And as social media users continue to debate who should be crowned best dressed, this year’s theme of “Costume Art”…
