Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black U.S. senator but his legacy sparks debate
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., made history on Friday when the new 119th Congress was sworn in, making him the longest-serving Black U.S. senator. The achievement marks a turning point in U.S. politics, where Black Americans were historically shut out of public office, particularly in the South. Scott, 59, has represented South Carolina in the U.S. […]
Judge upholds Trump conviction, sets sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10
In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump‘s sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he’s due to return to the White House — but promised not to jail him. Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump’s trial, signaled in a written decision […]
Diddy’s former confidantes detail his alleged criminal behavior and abuse in upcoming Peacock documentary
As Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to await trial for sex trafficking and more charges behind bars, members of his inner circle are beginning to talk. On Thursday, Peacock released the first trailer for its upcoming documentary, “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.” Through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, the film claims to dive deep […]
Lupe Fiasco to teach a course on rap as part of a new Bachelor of Music in Hip Hop program at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute
Lupe Fiasco has long been one of hip-hop’s most thoughtful and thought-provoking emcees. His albums are often densely packed listening experiences that highlight Fiasco’s talents for both songwriting and lyrical performance. Now students at Johns Hopkins will get to experience that talent for themselves. Fiasco recently announced via Instagram that he will be joining Johns […]
Master P visits Bourbon Street after NYE attack with a powerful message about New Orleans’ resilience
Master P, legendary rapper and business mogul, recently spoke about the spirit and resilience of New Orleans in the wake of a New Year’s Day vehicle attack that took the lives of 15 people on New Orleans most famous street. In what authorities have deemed an act of terrorism, Shamsud-Din Jabbar rammed his vehicle into […]
The Surgeon General’s office warns about the correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer
Before you roll your eyes at those kicking off the year with a “dry January,” you may want to reconsider. According to an advisory released Friday by the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, there may be a direct link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of cancer. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause […]
Study finds films helmed by women and non-white directors ‘plateaued’ in 2024
If you feel there hasn’t been a noticeable difference in the number of films by Black directors over the last few years, it’s not just your imagination. According to a new study by USC‘s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the needle barely moved for women and non-white directors in 2024. The study, per the Hollywood Reporter, found […]
For the first time in history, a Black head coach will lead a team in college football’s FBS National Championship Game
It’s been a fascinating week in college football. The semifinals matchups are set, inching closer to a champion in this first year of the NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision’s (FBS) expanded, 12-team playoff to determine a national champion. Just as controversially as the teams that didn’t make the 12-team field (Alabama, Miami, etc.), the four top-seeded […]
Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job as a new Congress convenes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new Congress convenes Friday with one major task at hand — the election of the House speaker. But current Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak grip on the gavel threatens not only his own survival but President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious agenda of tax cuts and mass deportations as Republicans sweep to power in Washington. With opposition from his own GOP […]
Turo-rented cars were involved in 2 deadly incidents this New Year’s. Here’s what we know
NEW YORK (AP) — Two deadly incidents on New Year’s Day — an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism in New Orleans and an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas — both involved vehicles that were rented on Turo, a peer-to-peer car-sharing company. Early Wednesday, 42-year-old Army veteran Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar rammed a pickup truck into a […]
