Can Trump really invoke the Insurrection Act? Let’s unpack. Right now, Minnesota is burning with pain and confusion. Everyone’s seen the video of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mom who was shot and killed by an ICE agent after an altercation just after dropping her kid off at school earlier that morning. Last night in Minneapolis, another […]
UPDATE — Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, 2:30 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal…like their success is proof that we can make it too, that […]
Muhammad Ali's legacy as a trailblazing athlete and civil rights icon is honored with a historic U.S. Postal Service stamp.
Nothing really tops a family vacation. It’s one of the few times when everyone’s in the same place, on the same schedule, creating memories that actually last. For Black families, travel hits a little differently. It’s not just about beaches and photos – it’s about feeling safe, welcomed, and free to fully enjoy ourselves without […]
As the holiday quickly approaches, tap in to some ways that you can make a difference, whether big or small, to honor a legend's dream.
Every year, we hear that “scam season” starts earlier and ends later—and if you think crooks only work 9-to-5, think again. People fall victim to fraud year-round, but there’s a real spike during the holiday season. That’s because during this time folks are stressed, in a rush, spending more money, and opening themselves up to […]
Politics and sports have always danced around each other, even when folks swear they shouldn’t be in the same room. The truth is that whenever athletes step on a court, field, or track, they carry their identities, their communities, and the world’s tensions right along with them. For many fans, sports serve as an escape, […]
NIL is here. The era in which college athletes could not be compensated for their services is now over. But how does it all work?
Pras Michel is now in prison for conspiracy and other charges. How did he end up at this low point, though?
Zohran Mamdani celebrated his historic win with an encouraging speech that you absolutely must see to get your juices flowing.
The actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr.'s passing is shedding light on heart health, something once viewed as an issue affecting older people.
The trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson, who fatally shot Sonya Massey, is set to begin this week.