In a House hearing last week, Rep. Al Green turned his five minutes into one of the most charged moments of the congressional session — methodically laying out the characteristics of racism on the record, playing video evidence of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s past behavior, and refusing to be silenced when Mullin tried to…
Jennifer Lopez may not be ready for a new relationship, but she’s ready to explore other realms of dating. The singer-actress has a reputation for easily getting a man and moving on to the next when things go sour. Lopez has been married four times, and engaged six times, two of which left her standing…
President Donald Trump just cannot seem to stay awake in public. Democrats have used another pointed White House moment to make a point about him. The 79-year-old commander in chief had another Oval Office snoozefest for the world to see. Trump couldn’t keep himself together as he unraveled in many ways after meeting fishermen and…
Tracy Morgan attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations “The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins”” screening and conversation at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center on May 27, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images) Tracy Morgan said he can’t stand teachers, launching a nuanced debate about the Black experience and education. As the…
Source: NurPhoto / Getty We’re nearly four months into the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, and, once again, there’s talk of a ceasefire and a deal that could end the conflict. Now, we’ve heard all of this before — dozens of times over, actually — but this time, there actually seems to be some…
8 books by Black queer authors to add to your reading list during Pride Month and beyond These books highlight the complexity & beauty of Black queer experiences through stories readers from all backgrounds can connect with. Pride Month might have a designated calendar slot, but honestly? Black queer literature deserves a permanent spot on…
Source: Warner Bros Entertainment / Proximity Media When the ngoni enters the Juke Joint in Sinners, the room shifts. The sound is small, sharp, ancient, almost easy to miss if you’re only listening for volume. But that little stringed voice opens a door. Suddenly, the blues is not alone in Mississippi. It has ancestors in…
Getty Images The hype around the ‘Michael’ movie has generated various fan castings, but Bailey as Janet has generated the most chatter. Halle Bailey has heavily leaned into her acting bag in recent years, first with “grown’ish,” then the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” and the rom-com “You, Me & Tuscany.” However, one Academy…
Vice President JD Vance‘s relationship with President Donald Trump has evolved from being one of his vocal critics to becoming his biggest defender. Vance went from “I never liked him” to defending the erratic behavior during Trump’s second wayward presidency. Some say Vance has changed his tune and shown he’s willing to do anything for…
An Atlanta woman wants to know what happened to her fiancé after he died at work. Demarcus Little Sr., 45, died at the Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center in suburban Atlanta on June 3. He is the fourth worker to die at the facility since it opened a little over two years ago. Demarcus…
