Tito Jackson, a member of the famed Jackson 5, poses for a portrait in Los Angeles, July 24, 2019, to promote his solo project, a new version of his 2017 song “One Way Street.” His family announced on Instagram Monday morning that he died at 70. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File) Family and friends…
Dave Chappelle won’t be weaving jokes and election news together when “Saturday Night Live” airs its first episode after America has determined Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States. The veteran comic has had the privilege of handling the opening monologue on the first Saturday after Election Day since 2016. The…
Joel Embiid of The United States looks on during the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase match between USA and Germany at The O2 Arena on July 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)(Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Embiid took issue with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes, who mentioned the seven-time All-Star’s late brother…
(Photo: Courtesy of Nick Brown for Washington Attorney General campaign) “I love the idea of making history. Not just to be the first but to bring perspective as a Black man,” Brown previously told theGrio. Nick Brown has been elected attorney general in Washington, making history as the first Black American to serve in the…
A Connecticut woman said she pressed charges against a tow truck driver after recording the driver following her too closely and confronting her, leading to a heated road rage encounter. Tameka Johnson posted videos on her TikTok page showing the traffic incident that led to a verbal altercation. One video shows a tow truck driving…
Democratic Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks cheers during an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks prevailed in their races, doubling the number of Black women ever elected to the Senate – from two to four. WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters for the first…
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 05: Supporters watch results come in during an election night watch party for Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University on November 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala…
Source: therealhudebate / Instagram Howard University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Forensics Society exemplifies the institution’s enduring commitment to excellence in debate and public discourse. Established in 1973 by Dr. Laura A. Fleet within the Department of Communication and Culture, the society honors Dr. King’s legacy of eloquence and advocacy for social justice. Professor Angela…
Congressional candidate Wesley Bell cast his ballot at the Mid County Branch Library on August 6, 2024 in Clayton, Missouri. Bell is looking to unseat US Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) in Missouri’s primary election today. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images) Wesley Bell has been elected to represent Missouri’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S….
For Donald Trump, every day is Festivus, the fictional day for airing grievances popularized on “Seinfeld.” So why should Election Day be any different? After casting his ballot Tuesday, Trump let the complaints fly in a brief session with reporters. Asked about Oprah Winfrey’s warning that he poses an existential threat to democracy, the former…
