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Some awards shows exist to celebrate fame, and then there are nights like this, where recognition feels more like a responsibility than a red carpet moment. The MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards in Atlanta gathered social justice leaders, artists, and organizations under one big idea: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s
John Legend is taking his long-standing relationship with Global Citizen to the next level. The EGOT-winning artist, producer, and activist has been appointed to Global Citizen’s Board of Directors, the organization announced Monday, as part of a slate of five new board members joining during what leadership describes as its
The NFL is bringing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message to the biggest stage in sports, starting in the end zone. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the league will honor King across all four divisional round playoff games by displaying “CHOOSE LOVE” in the end zones and
Teddy Riley didn’t just make hits. He helped shape the sound of a generation, and now, he’s finally telling the story behind the music, the moments, and the movement he helped create. The Grammy Award–winning producer and songwriter—widely recognized as a defining architect of modern Black music—will release his memoir,
A state civil rights lawsuit filed this week accuses a New Jersey suburb and its past and present officials of directing local police to discriminate against Black and other non-white motorists. The complaint, brought by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the state Division on Civil Rights, alleges that
Protesters in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area disrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church this week after discovering online claims that one of the church’s pastors also serves in a senior role with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Videos and posts circulating on social media show demonstrators chanting and speaking
A$AP Rocky made his long-awaited ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut this weekend, delivering new music and a surprise sketch appearance just a day after releasing his first album in eight years. On Saturday, Jan. 17, Rocky served as the musical guest for the ‘Saturday Night Live’ episode hosted by actor Finn
When ‘Alma’s Way’ returns on Monday, the Emmy-nominated PBS KIDS series arrives for Season 3 with stories rooted in history, identity, and everyday moments that help young viewers make sense of the world around them. From Black cowboy culture to hair as self-expression, the stories unfold amidst the vibrant backdrop
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 The singer says Prince gave her his blessing to keep using the name and persona for her music career. Apollonia, who starred in Prince’s “Purple Rain” musical film and was considered the singer’s muse, has called out the late singer’s estate for their attempts
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 Lawmakers slammed the meal idea that left much to be desired on a plate. As the Trump administration reveals its meal to help Americans navigate an affordability crisis, the menu left the internet in shock. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, unveiled the
Some awards shows exist to celebrate fame, and then there are nights like this, where recognition feels more like a responsibility than a red carpet moment. The MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards in Atlanta gathered social justice leaders, artists, and organizations under one big idea: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s
John Legend is taking his long-standing relationship with Global Citizen to the next level. The EGOT-winning artist, producer, and activist has been appointed to Global Citizen’s Board of Directors, the organization announced Monday, as part of a slate of five new board members joining during what leadership describes as its
The NFL is bringing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message to the biggest stage in sports, starting in the end zone. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the league will honor King across all four divisional round playoff games by displaying “CHOOSE LOVE” in the end zones and
Teddy Riley didn’t just make hits. He helped shape the sound of a generation, and now, he’s finally telling the story behind the music, the moments, and the movement he helped create. The Grammy Award–winning producer and songwriter—widely recognized as a defining architect of modern Black music—will release his memoir,
A state civil rights lawsuit filed this week accuses a New Jersey suburb and its past and present officials of directing local police to discriminate against Black and other non-white motorists. The complaint, brought by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the state Division on Civil Rights, alleges that
Protesters in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area disrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church this week after discovering online claims that one of the church’s pastors also serves in a senior role with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Videos and posts circulating on social media show demonstrators chanting and speaking
A$AP Rocky made his long-awaited ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut this weekend, delivering new music and a surprise sketch appearance just a day after releasing his first album in eight years. On Saturday, Jan. 17, Rocky served as the musical guest for the ‘Saturday Night Live’ episode hosted by actor Finn
When ‘Alma’s Way’ returns on Monday, the Emmy-nominated PBS KIDS series arrives for Season 3 with stories rooted in history, identity, and everyday moments that help young viewers make sense of the world around them. From Black cowboy culture to hair as self-expression, the stories unfold amidst the vibrant backdrop
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 The singer says Prince gave her his blessing to keep using the name and persona for her music career. Apollonia, who starred in Prince’s “Purple Rain” musical film and was considered the singer’s muse, has called out the late singer’s estate for their attempts
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 Lawmakers slammed the meal idea that left much to be desired on a plate. As the Trump administration reveals its meal to help Americans navigate an affordability crisis, the menu left the internet in shock. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, unveiled the