A Black police officer from Maryland says he was fired from the Prince George’s County Police Department in retaliation after he refused to arrest a Black man for recording the violent arrest of his mother, who was being abused for flipping off a white cop in 2019. Mohamed Magassouba, who was fired in 2021 and…
Publix is facing mounting backlash and boycott calls after withdrawing as the exclusive sponsor for Black Book Bash in Jacksonville just days before the event. The three-day festival, set for Oct. 3–5 at the Hyatt Regency, is a celebration of Black literature and culture where readers can meet authors, shop from Black-owned businesses, and visit…
When former “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood traded her microphone for a judge’s chair, nobody warned her that the hot seat would come with this much heat from fans wielding strong opinions. The eight-time Grammy winner has found herself defending her judging style on the singing competition she once won, after facing intense criticism for…
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz-Pool/Getty Images) The DOJ’s inquiry into Willis comes as President Trump has pressured the nation’s top law…
Source: The moment it was confirmed that revolutionary Black icon Assata Shakur passed away, we knew or should have known that mainstream media outlets were going to highlight the fact that she was a wanted fugitive accused and convicted of killing a cop, because white America’s interpretation of history has always been prioritized in the…
FILE – A student walks across the University of Southern Mississippi School of Business in Hattiesburg, Miss., Nov. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File) According to the federal lawsuit, Rafeal Joseph and other pledges were struck repeatedly with a wooden paddle made from a two-by-four plank in 2023. A former Omega Psi Phi pledge…
Celebrity memorial statues often spark mixed reactions, with some being praised as powerful tributes, while others face sharp backlash for missing the mark. Fans can’t tell what happened after a giant statue of Tina Turner was unveiled near her hometown. The “Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll,” who passed away in 2023 after a long illness,…
The Capitol is seen during rainy weather just days before federal money runs out which could trigger a government shutdown, in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) With a shutdown looming, President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders, but both parties remain far apart on health care and government funding….
When your grandfather controls the Oval Office and your last name opens doors most people only dream of, why not turn the White House into your personal photo studio? That’s exactly what 18-year-old Kai Trump did when she launched her clothing line on Sept. 25, transforming America’s most iconic residence into the backdrop for her…
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty [Warning: Full spoilers for “Him” below] “Him” was one of my most anticipated movies this year. Jordan Peele’s filmography, both as a director and producer, has been fairly consistent. I was excited to see Marlon Wayans take a crack at horror, and the world of professional sports seemed rife for…
