Source: Matthew Bluford / Matthew Bluford On any given evening along 8th Street NW, the glow from Doro Soul Food’s windows cuts through a tense Washington night. Inside, the hiss of hot oil mingles with the scent of berbere spice, a warm, earthy blend of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cardamom, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and…
President Donald Trump tried to flex his intellect mid-flight Monday, publicly challenging Democrats Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to take what he called an “IQ test.” But the moment quickly backfired — the test he bragged about wasn’t for intelligence at all, but for cognitive decline. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) While speaking to reporters…
Actress and singer Naturi Naughton-Lewis brought the best career advice comes wrapped in regret, delivered with a smile, and served with a hefty dose of wisdom. to the ABFF Pop-Up in New York City. Long before “Black Panther’s” Ryan Coogler became the visionary filmmaker behind billion-dollar blockbusters, he was a rising director working on his…
Source: Getty / Getty E-commerce giant Amazon is set to reduce its corporate workforce, cutting 14,000 roles, in the coming months, according to a letter published by the company’s SVP, Beth Galetti, on Oct. 28. Amazon wants to speed up company productivity and double down on AI, Beth Galetti said. Galetti wrote that the massive…
(Photo: Getty Images) “This person summed up Obama’s message to Pelosi as, essentially, ‘What the f–k did you just do?’” reads an excerpt from the new book “Retribution” by Jonathan Karl. A new book claims Barack Obama was displeased with Democratic phenom U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi after the former speaker of the U.S. House of…
Denzel Washington attends the Los Angeles special screening of Apple Original Films and A24’s “Highest 2 Lowest” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on August 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Denzel Washington says he hasn’t had a drink in 15 years when a fan accuses him of lying about…
Masked trio. (Photo credit: ABC7) Three individuals wanted for burglary after terrorizing a home in Halloween costumes have been discovered to be related to the owners. Sometimes, it be your own people. After three individuals in Halloween masks were wanted for burglary in Alexandria, Virginia, earlier this month, the culprits have been revealed in a…
New photos of Donald Trump continue to fuel speculation about his health. While on his trip to meet with Asian dignitaries, people zoomed in on the chronic swelling taking place below his knees. Trump, 79, was seated near Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim when eagle-eyed observers became distracted. Not even his big suit and dark…
(Photos: Getty Images & Adobe Stock) Alabama State University is the latest recipient of MacKenzie Scott’s generosity and her mission to support students of color. During a time when it feels like people are using their wealth for more evil than good, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues to be a breath of fresh air. This year…
A Black man convicted of murdering a convenience store clerk in Boston in 1998 was released from prison this month after 28 years behind bars, after prosecutors told a Suffolk County Superior Court judge that he did not receive a fair trial and deserves a new one. Rickey “Fuquan” McGee was 19 in April 1997…
