The New York Times is defending its reporting after President Donald Trump lashed out at one of its reporters during a White House news conference, calling him “fake.” The dressing down happened during a news conference on the war in Iran on April 6 between Trump and reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs. President Donald Trump calls NYT…
This week was a good one for Black authors, and for readers who know there’s nothing like a story told in our own voices. If your TBR (to be read) list wasn’t already out of control, consider this your sign to go ahead and make some room. This week alone, 10 Black authors dropped new…
Source: ChongLy “Scott” Thao Family GoFundMe / Screenshot Earlier this year, when ICE and Border Patrol agents were wreaking havoc all over Minnesota after President Donald Trump’s Gestapo-like immigration crackdown hit the Twin Cities, we reported on the story of U.S. citizen ChongLy “Scott” Thao, an elderly man who ICE agents handcuffed and led out…
Photo from Ashlee Jenae (Ashly Robinson) Instagram Page The discourse around Ashlee Jenae speaks to something much deeper about how prevalent violence is against Black women. As more details emerge surrounding the mysterious death of Ashlee Jenae, including the update that her fiancé has been brought in for questioning, it is becoming increasingly clear how…
Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos are the unlikely duo who kicked off 2025 in a shockingly bizarre way. While reflecting on moments from the last year, including their lavish Venice wedding, Sánchez chose to fire back about one of their most viral moments that no one will ever forget. It was one of those…
Nia Long has been doing a lot of chatting about relationships and her current dating status, and fans are really intrigued. Last month, the 55-year-old “Love Jones” actress got unexpectedly candid while weighing in on Keke Palmer’s viral relationship comments, admitting that the idea of living separately from a spouse now sounds appealing. Long, who…
Source: Photo Courtesy of Ashlee Jenae’s Instagram / Ashlee Jenae real name Ashly Robinson. New details have emerged in the mysterious death of 31-year-old lifestyle influencer Ashly Robinson, who goes by the name of Ashlee Jenae on social media. According to an April 14 report from CBS News’ Jericka Duncan, Robinson’s fiancé, Joe McCann, is…
Another Georgia lawmaker fighting for re-election is apologizing after a photo of him appearing to be wearing blackface resurfaced on social media. State Rep. Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton), wanting to consolidate the controversy, reshared the picture on Facebook Saturday. The image shows Carpenter in blackface impersonating Kanye West. State Rep. Kasey Carpenter apologizes for a photo…
Branson Odour (FoxNews Baltimore) / Baltimore Harbor (Adobe Stock Images) Authorities find the body of a missing Baltimore 27-year-old man who disappeared after a night out, with the cause of death still under investigation. Police in Baltimore have recovered the body of a 27-year-old man who had been missing for nearly two weeks, bringing a…
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND – APRIL 11: U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on April 11, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Florida. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) President Trump is appearing to double down on comparisons of himself to Jesus following outrage, including from Trump voters and…
