Source: The Washington Post / Getty There is something deeply American about the idea of a suffering class. From the outset, America has maintained the unspoken Constitutional fine print that the poor must stay poor. That’s the logic behind gated communities, redlining, and predatory lending. It’s what emboldens residents to question Blacks about whether they…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 28: Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants looks on from the tunnel prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) Last week, the DOJ released more Epstein files, revealing more details…
Jamie Foxx tried to score some cool-dad points with his daughters over the weekend, but his efforts turned awkward after an unexpected development. The “Unpredictable” singer abruptly set up a brief introduction between his girls and a singer whom they had been fawning over on the red carpet. Jamie Foxx put his daughters in an…
(Photo: Getty Images) “Don’t come for me unless I send for you. Okay, James, and keep my name out of your mouth while you’re at it,” said former U.S. Congressman Colin Allred after claims from an influencer went viral. The Democratic race for U.S. Senate in Texas has officially turned messy. While U.S. Rep. Jasmine…
(Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) Morehouse College defeated their rival Tuskegee University 77-69 in men’s hoops on Saturday, but the incident involving coach Benjy Taylor has led to him hiring a civil rights attorney in light of a potential lawsuit. A rivalry basketball game between Morehouse and Tuskegee on Saturday (Jan. 31) turned into something…
Source: Lawrence Blake / facebook The Black Church lost a hero this week. Elder Lawrence Champion Blake passed away after a brave battle with cancer. He was 54 years old. The youngest son of Mae L. Blake and Charles E. Blake, Sr., who was the pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ (COGIC)…
Van Van (C) attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Ahead of her animated feature film debut, VanVan collaborates with “Sesame Street” and Dove’s CROWN Coalition. VanVan is taking her “good” morning haircare routine to Sesame Street. The 7-year-old social media…
A look into the history of 100 years of Black History celebrations How Negro History Week, founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926, evolved into today’s nationally recognized Black History Month. Black history has always existed. The fight has never been about whether it happened, but whether it would be acknowledged, taught, and remembered. This…
Source: JDawnInk / Getty This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. As we reflect on our stories, this centennial is not only a moment of celebration but a call to urgency, a reminder that protecting, preserving, and uplifting Black history matters now more than ever. Let’s take a look back at how…
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Last week, as many had predicted over the past few years, Kanye West woke up one morning and decided to apologize. Not necessarily in the half-hearted, PR-cleansed way we’ve grown accustomed to from public figures who torch their reputations with some moral dereliction or another and then attempt to rebuild…
