✕ Did you know the United States has created more laws than any other nation in recorded history? The Le[e]gal Brief with Lee Merritt, Esq. is a weekly series that examines those laws and their impact on Black America. Each week, Lee Merritt will break down the law through statistics and history. This week’s episode…
President Donald Trump rarely strays from his signature look, wearing variations of the same color for years. He’s relied on the same dark blue suit and white shirt look, paired with a colorful tie, which made his latest appearance feel routine — until cameras lingered just long enough for one detail to start doing the…
IN FLIGHT – JANUARY 11: U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from the members of the press aboard Air Force One on January 11, 2026 en route back to the White House from Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) “The issue isn’t that he is unaware of the history or lacks education–it’s that…
Rudy Giuliani thought he had control of the room when he went to capture the scene at Donald Trump’s party by recording video — but things immediately went off the rails. Fans ended up viewing a mug they never wanted to after viral clips of the former New York City mayor struggling with his phone…
Understanding social media’s growing ‘personal curriculum” trend (Photo: Adobe Stock) What is a personal curriculum? The social media trend highlights a renewed interest in learning and an effort to stop doomscrolling. For many adults across social media, class is back in session…this time, by choice. Lately, users on TikTok and Instagram have been sharing their…
A Chicago woman who is currently serving a 58-year prison sentence for the murder and dismemberment of her landlord will be awarded nearly $3 million in damages. Sandra Kolalou, who is known as Sandra White following a change in marital status, was injured after being struck by a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus in March…
Source: WISH-TV / WISH-TV Earlier this month, an incident involving a Black man and police officers in South Florida reminded us of a crucial fact that should be highlighted as widely and as often as possible for the safety and security of a free society: Police be lying. When a cop shoots and kills an…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie attends Equality Now 30th Anniversary Gala at Guastavino’s on November 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)Photo by: John Lamparski / Getty Images The family of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reveals details about her son’s death as the hospital launches an investigation. After her young son died following a…
A criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has ripped open a new political crisis, as lawmakers warn the Fed’s independence is under threat — and as Powell refuses to back down, critics are zeroing in on what they say set President Donald Trump off in the first place. The U.S. attorney’s office in…
Rosie O’Donnell has made a career out of saying exactly what she means. This time, she proved she can do it with just a three-word strike aimed at President Donald Trump. The comedian and former talk show host has never shied away from confrontation, even after he threatened to revoke her citizenship. O’Donnell’s long-running clashes…
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